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Things to see in Cagayán de Oro (Philippines): 9 places and when to go
Cagayán de Oro is a major city in Philippines with around 1,122,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (7), Mountains (4), Temples (1). The best known are Mount Dulang-Dulang, Mount Kitanglad and Macajalar Bay. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May, November. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Philippines · 8.4508, 124.6853
- Population
- About 1,122,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (7) · Mountains (4) · Temples (1) · Wildlife (1) · With kids (1) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May, November.
- Nearest airport
- DVO Davao, 182 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Dulang-Dulang, at 2,938 m.
What to see in Cagayán de Oro
The places in and around Cagayán de Oro, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount Dulang-DulangSummit46 km
- Mount KitangladVolcano43 km
- Macajalar BayBay24 km
- Saint Augustine Metropolitan CathedralTemples5.5 km
- Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and SeascapeProtected area42 km
- Mount AlanibSummit44 km
- Mount ApolangSummit50 km
- Mount NanluyawSummit39 km
- Planetarium DOST-PagasaPlanetarium17 km
When to go to Cagayán de Oro
The best time to visit Cagayán de Oro is December to April; also possible: May, November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:33
- FebBest time11:44
- MarBest time11:57
- AprBest time12:11
- MayPossible12:23
- JunBetter not12:29
- JulBetter not12:27
- AugBetter not12:17
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:48
- NovPossible11:36
- DecBest time11:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cagayán de Oro
The nearest main airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO, Davao), 182 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Ozámiz5 places99 km
- Butuan5 places110 km
- Dumaguete7 places179 km
- Ciudad Davao16 places182 km
- Ciudad Cebú23 places226 km
And all of Philippines, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cagayán de Oro?
The best known: Mount Dulang-Dulang, Mount Kitanglad, Macajalar Bay, Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral, Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cagayán de Oro?
December to April; also possible: May, November. There are about 12 h 29 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Cagayán de Oro?
The nearest main airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport (DVO), 182 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cagayán de Oro as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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