Cagayan de Oro City and its surrounding provinces are popular destinations for both religious devotees and vacationers during Holy Week. The city boasts numerous religious landmarks, churches, and adventure destinations that attract visitors from far and wide. Saint Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the oldest and most iconic structures in the city, boasting numerous renovations and reconstructions over the years. It hosts various activities such as mass celebrations, processions, and Stations of the Cross. The Divine Mercy Shrine in nearby El Salvador is also a popular destination featuring a 50-foot statue of Jesus Christ of the Divine Mercy, a healing chapel, Mary’s Rosary Garden, and Stations of the Cross. The Eco Church, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, and the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception are also noteworthy churches. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Tablon is a famous destination known for its “miraculous healing powers,” requiring pilgrims to cross several rivers to reach this spot. Malasag Hills offer a three-kilometer climb to the chapel of the Birhen sa Medalya Milagrosa, while Pamalandong sa Talisayan and Camiguin Walkway are popular destinations for Catholics during Lent.
Misamis Oriental’s famous Route 955 spanning 71 kilometers is a popular road trip adventure, while Seven Seas Waterpark and Resort in Opol is the largest pirate-themed waterpark in the Philippines. It offers various waterslides, a lazy river, and a dual wave pool. Dahilayan Adventure Park in neighboring Bukidnon province is a popular spot with Asia’s longest dual zipline spanning a launch point at 4,700 feet above sea level. The Lasang Secret Adventure offers visitors activities such as trekking, zip-lining, and rappelling, while Macahambus Adventure Park features a hanging bridge, canopy walk, and zipline.
Cagayan de Oro and its neighboring provinces are home to numerous natural beauty spots, rich cultural and religious heritage, and adventure destinations. With these exciting activities and destinations to choose from during the Holy Week, visiting the city and its neighboring areas at this time of the year is an unforgettable experience that visitors will surely cherish.
