Why go
- Highly-urbanized city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
- Served by Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN).
History
Cagayan de Oro (CDO), officially the City of Cagayan de Oro, is a highly urbanized city in the Northern Mindanao region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 741,617 people, making it the 10th most populous city in the Philippines and the most populous in Northern Mindanao.
Where to stay
976 Tiano Brothers St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · bit.ly
C.M. Recto, corner Corrales Ave, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000, Philippines · ayalalandhospitality.com
Capistrano Kalambaguhan St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · hotel801.com
Limketkai Dr, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · limketkailuxe.com
Zone 3 Old Road, Cugman, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · chaliresort.com
FJWH+MQ4, Butuan - Cagayan de Oro - Iligan Rd, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · nhotelcdo.com
Convention Center Access Rd, Brgy. Pualas, Baungon, 8707 Bukidnon, Philippines · ultrawindsresort.com
FMH3+9J5, Limketkai Dr, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · pearlmonthotel.com
FJFV+JRW, Pabayo Street, Corner Tomas Saco St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · cdo-hamersonshotels.com
Pabayo, T. Chavez St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · bridgehotelph.com
FMJ3+PJC, Osmena St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · mallberrysuites.com
Macahambus St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · grandcityhotelscdo.com
Villarin St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · agoda.com
Triple J Building, St. (Beside Capitol University), Corrales Extension, 24 Corrales Ext, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · gvhotels.com.ph
Claro M. Recto Ave, Gusa, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · redplanethotels.com
FMP7+3HQ, Sitio, 115 San Juan I Access Rd, Lapasan, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines · reddoorz.com
Don Apolinar Velez St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · hiverooms.com
PHASE 2, STA CECILIA VILLAGE, 2032 Purificacion Street, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Behind Security Bank, Osmena St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Jose Calo Agudo St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Claro M. Recto Ave, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Zone 3, Corrales Ext, cor Gaabucayan St, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Don Apolinar Velez St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Agora Complex Agora Terminal, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
FJJX+R93, Corrales Ave, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Capt. Vicente Roa St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
corner A.S, Lt. Guillermo, Hayes St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
53 T. Chavez St, Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Tirso Neri St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Brgy 26, Mesaverte Residence, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines · facebook.com
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Cafe · Café at the back gate of the old Hall of Justice. Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 · facebook.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · C. M. Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-23:30 Features: air conditioning · Masterson Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 · hpropercoffeeroasters.com
Taiwanese, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 · tienmas.com
Bubble Tea, Burger, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: delivery · Block 7 Lot 25 Santan Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 · facebook.com
Durian, Dessert, Filipino, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 Features: air conditioning · Tirso Neri Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-20:00 Features: halal · Yacapin Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa-Su 07:00-20:00; Fr off Features: outdoor seating · Canyon Road, Libona, 8706
Seafood, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-24:00 · C. M. Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Barbecue, Food Delivery, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00 · 2nd Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Cake, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Breakfast, Pasta, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00 · Yacapin Street, 9000
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · C. M. Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 11-33 Summerville Subdivision, 9000
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 222 General Capistrano Street
Japanese, Takoyaki, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 · Toribio Chavez Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Milktea, Coffee, Sandwich, Refresher, Street Foods, Noodles, Cafe · Milktea/Coffee cafe · Zone 3 Barra Road, Opol, 9016 · facebook.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Sergio Osmeña Street
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Tirso Neri Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Korean, Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00 · Mayor P. N. Roa Street, 9000
American, Filipino, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-22:00 · Malasag Road, 9000
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-22:00 · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 1
Mediterranean, Fast Food · Features: halal · Domingo Velez Street
Thai, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · Mother of Perpetual Help Avenue, 9000
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 9th Street, 9000
Coffee, Cafe · Coffee cafe · General Antonio Luna Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Halo-Halo, Ice Cream · Halo-Halo ice cream · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food · 9000
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Pork, Fast Food · Pork fast food · 31st Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Pancake, Restaurant · Pancake restaurant · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · 50 Don Apolinar Velez Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · C. M. Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 72 Domingo Velez Street, 9001
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · Masterson Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Coffee Shop, Tea Shop, Bubble Tea, Ramen, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-20:00 · B45 L28, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 148 Magsaysay Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Asian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · R. N. Abejuela Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Filipino, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · Florentino Street, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 · Florentino Street
Barbecue, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · C. M. Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Cagayan de Oro City, 9000
Regional, Pater, Pastil, Fast Food · Features: outdoor seating · Corrales Avenue
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Airports
Laguindingan International Airport (CGY) 26 km to the centre
Laguindingan, MSR, PH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, Philippine Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Manila, Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A319, ATR, A320) · 5 routes: Bacolod, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Manila
- Air Philippines 2P (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Camiguin Airport (CGM) 86 km to the centre
Mambajao, CAM, PH — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Cebu Pacific) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Cebu (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cebu Pacific 5J (ATR) · 1 route: Cebu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN) 63 km to the centre
Balo-i, LAN, PH — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Lumbia Airfield 9.3 km to the centre
Cagayan de Oro, CGY, PH
Del Monte Plantation Airport 26 km to the centre
Manolo Fortich, BUK, PH
Mountain View College Airport 69 km to the centre
Valencia, BUK, PH
Getting there by ferry
Cagayan de Oro
Ferry terminal · 1.6 km from the centre · Philippine Ports Authority
Cagayan de Oro - Jagna
Ferry route · Super Shuttle RORO;Lite Ferries
Cagayan de Oro - Tagbilaran
Ferry route
Cebu - Cagayan de Oro
Ferry route · Cokaliong Shipping;Trans Asia Ferries;Lite Ferries;2Go Travel
Cagayan de Oro - Bacolod
Ferry route
Cagayan de Oro - Iloilo
Ferry route
Manila - Cagayan de Oro
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Maria Cristina (Iligan) Airport (IGN); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CGM has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Cebu). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Cagayan de Oro, 1.6 km); routes include Cagayan de Oro - Jagna, Cagayan de Oro - Tagbilaran, Cebu - Cagayan de Oro.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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