Reasons Why You Should Visit Misamis Occidental

FUN FACTS!!!

Misamis Occidental

-is a province located in the region of Northern Mindanao in the Philippines

-it's subdivided into 14 municipalities and 3 cities

-it's capital is Oroquieta City

-the 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

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• 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 pilgrims in this part of Mindanao.

• Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral – A modern edifice which has the second largest pipe organ in the Philippines.

2. Oroquieta City

•  Provincial Capitol – Adjudged as one of the most beautiful capitols in the Philippines in 1973, and voted second in the beautification project of Mrs. Marcos under the park category, it has circumferential road, a park planted with flowers; fountain and basketball court in front of it and a children’s park on its side.

• Ciriaco Pastrano Hanging Bridge – It is a 75 linear meter hanging bridge elevated from the ground at almost 20 ft., connecting Barangay Layawan and Taboc Norte. It is overlooking the sea and the whole market area can be seen by passing through it

                                      

• Oroquieta City Plaza – Located in front of the Oroquieta City Hall and considered as the Mini Luneta Park of the city.

3. Tangub City

• Hoyohoy Highland Park – The little Baguio of Misamis Occidental. From the top, a scenic view of the Panguil Bay and surrounding towns can be seen.

4. Baliangao

• Oklahoma Beach Resort – It has the finest white sand and pristine clear waters, surely a breathtaker, with available cottages to accommodate tourists and local visitors.
• Palmera Beach Resort – A white sand beach with tantalizing clear water, ideal for picnickers.
• Sunrise Beach – Fine white sand and crystal waters ideal for picnics. Cottages available for rent to tourist and picnickers.

5. Clarin

THERE IS A LOT OF BEACH RESORTS IN CLARIN SO YOU SHOULD CHECK IT OUT

6. Jimenez

• St. John the Baptist Church

• Many Old Houses

                                      

7. Panaon

IF YOU ARE A BEACH-Y TYPE U SHOULD GO TO PANAON AND TAN YOURSELF THERE CAUSE THE BEACHES THERE ARE SO NICE AND ISN'T EXPENSIVE + THERE ARE AQUATIC ACTIVITIES YOU CAN TRY.

8. Sapang Dalaga

GO TO CALUYA SHRINE AND FLOATING COTTAGES BECAUSE I SWEAR IT'S ALL WORTH IT I'D PROBABLY RATE IT 11/10 HIHI