Cagayan de Oro Alibata is known as "The City of Golden Friendship". It is located along the northern coast of Mindanao, south of the Philippines. It is the provincial capital of Misamis Oriental. The city has an population of about 460,000 people as of 2000 Census.
People from Cagayan de Oro Alibata are mostly Roman Catholics. There are also a large number of Protestants and Muslims in the city.
Every August 25 to 28, the city celebrates the Kagay-an Festival. This festival is in honor of the city's patron, Saint Augustine. It is highlighted by trade fairs, street dancing, floats and the fluvial parade.
Cebuano is the main dialect spoken in the city. Filipino based on Tagalog is spoken as the National Language. English is also widely used.;lll
Average temperature in the city is 28 degrees celcius with a maximum of 36 degrees celcius. There are only two seasons. Wet season starts on June to October. The Dry season starts on November to May. The city is outside the typhoon belt.
The city has two bus terminals. The West Bound terminal caters to trips going to Iligan, Ozamiz, Pagadian and Zamboanga while the Agora Terminal caters to trips going to Gingoog, Butuan, Malaybalay, Valencia, Wao, Kidapawan, Davao and Camiguin Island (via Balingoan Port).
Jeepneys, Multi Cab and the Motorela (similar to the Thai tuk-tuk) are the main mode of transportation within the city. White, air-con taxis with meters installed, and car rentals are also available.
Whitewater Rafting - 14 rapids along Cagayan de Oro Alibata river. The rainy months of September and October are good for intermediate and professional levels (rapids range from class 3 to 4). The rest of the year especially during the dry season is good for novice or amateur rafters.
Macahambus Adventure Park - rappel and zip-line across trees a hundred feet above ground
Mapawa Nature Park - ideal for horseback riding, biking, zipline and nature trekking.