MISAMIS

ORIENTAL

 Called as the Mindanao’s nature

front.

 It is a home to fine beaches, fertile mountains and lush forest reserves,

interesting dive sites, caves that wait to be explored, and a diverse culture that
beds to experienced.

 It’s capital and provincial center is the city of Cagayan de Oro.

 Misamis got its name from the word “misa” a Spanish term for the Eucharistic
Mass.

 Other stories say that the word “Misamis” came from the “Kuyamis” a variety of
sweet coconut which was also the staple food of the earliest known Negrito
settlers in the area.
Gateways

:
BY PLANE:
Laguindingan International Airport
- the first international airport in Northern
Mindanao.

- the airport is Mindanao’s second-busiest airport

after Francisco Bangoy International Airport in
Davao City.

Lumbia Airfield also known as Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro.

- A domestic airport

- It was the 2nd busiest airport after Francisco Bangoy

International Airport before the opening of Laguindingan
International Airport.

BY SEA:
Port of Cagayan de Oro
- Busiest government port in Northern Mindanao in terms of
cargo throughput.
- Dubbed as the gateway of Mindanao.
- Entry and exit point of goods and passengers for the City of
Cagayan de Oro and the provinces of Misamis Oriental,
Camiguin, Agusan, Bukidnon and Davao.
TMO of Balingoan
- Located in Barangay bauk-bauk, the commercial center of
the municipality of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental.

BY BUS:
Balingsaag Bus Terminal
Rural Transit Mindanao, Inc.
Bachelor Express
Initao Bus Station

Tourist spots
Sipaka Point
o Known for its strong current and is only advised for
more experienced divers.
o It is destination for people for penitence every Holy
week.

Sagpulon Spring and Falls

o 180-foot tall waterfall nestled among the
greeneries of Jasaan’s municipality.
o The Local Government has developed the
place into a resort.
o It is now built with pools.

La Castilla Museum

o A 20th century of Pelaez’ unique

collection and memorabilia.
o One of the museum’s current goal is to
educate the youth and the future
generations about the Filipino lifestyle
during the 20th century.

Malasaag Eco-Tourism Village

o It is a park owned and managed by the
Philippine Tourism Authority.
o It highlights replicas of tribal houses in the
regions.

Mt.
Balatukan
 o Massive potentially active compound stratovolcano in the northern
island of Mindanao.
o The highest point in the province of Misamis Oriental.
o The volcano has no historical eruptions but displays fumarolic activity.

Agutayan White Island

o One of the Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
in the region.
o It is rich in marine life.

Divine Mercy Shrine

o Catholic monument in El Salvador, Misamais
Oriental.

o It features 50-foot statue of Jesus as the

Divine Mercy as the focal point of Divine
Mercy Hills.

Opol Ostrich and Crocodile Farm

o Opol’s ostrich is the pioneer in the industry.

o There ostriches came from Africa and

Australia.

Festivals
Kuyamis Festival 
(January 05-10 – Misamis Oriental Province)

o Kuyamis is the original name of Misamis

before the Spanish colonize came.

o Kuyamis Festival of the Province of

Misamis Oriental highlights and
showcases of products and by-products
made out of Cocunut tree.

Sakay-Sakay
Festival
(3rd Week of
January –
Balingasag, Misamis Oriental)

o Balingasag, Misamis Oriental locals show their

devotion to the image of Sto. Niño with dance
and parade along the streets.
o The highlights of the festival is the Sakay-sakay
Fluvial Parade at Balingasag Macalajar Bay. It
is said to give blessing to the locals.
o Both locals and tourists visit Balingasag around
January to experience Sakay-Sakay festival.

Kalan-onon Festival
(7th of July – 14th of July)

o Kalan-onon Festival in TalisayFan seen to

boost its local economy.
o Various food and native delicacies which
were locally made were displayed by
representative from each of the 18
barangays.
in their creatively crafted booths in
the open field in the heart of the municipality
during the week long fieste celebration of
their patron saint Our Lady of Mt. Camel.

FOODS
 Ensaymada de Buko 
o pastry with coconut inside

Nilupak
o Made of mashed kamoteng kahoy
o Yucca root or cassava

Tupig
o Made from rice flour and coconut
strips then grilled in hot charcoal.