Reasons Why You Should Visit Misamis Occidental FUN FACTS!!! Misamis Occidental - is a province located in the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines - i t's subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities -it's capital is Oroquieta City -t he name "Misamis" is believed to have been derived from the Subano word "kuyamis," which is a variety of sweet coconut Tourist Attractions 1. Ozamiz City Photo Credits: Geoffrey Murallon (FB) Bucagan Hill – It has a concrete bell tower with four large bells from Germany. It is 92 meters above sea level. it is a picturesque hill overlooking Ozamiz City, Lanao del Norte and the Panguil Bay. A spiral road is constructed to reach the top. Cotta Fort Santiago – An old Spanish Port built in 1707 to protect this region from marauding pirates, it is only a few meters from the wharf. The Cotta has a miraculous growing image of the Virgin Mary and has been the object of pil...