Camarahan Ridge: A Serene Escape in Cagayan de Oro

Getting There

• Car

  If you are starting from Cagayan de Oro, take the national highway (N. Ledesma St.) heading northeast. Follow the road for about 8 km until you reach the junction at Barangay Bugo. At the junction, turn left onto Manolo Fortich - Cagayan de Oro Road (also known as the Bukidnon - Cagayan de Oro Road). Continue for approximately 20 km. Look for signages indicating Camarahan Ridge. The coordinates for Camarahan Ridge are approximately 8.4469° N, 124.5884° E. Once you approach the area, you will find parking spots available.

• Public Transportation

  From Cagayan de Oro, you can take a bus heading to Manolo Fortich. Buses leave from the Agora Bus Terminal. The fare is approximately PHP 50. The travel time is about 1 hour. Once you arrive at Manolo Fortich, you can take a motorcycle taxi (habal-habal) to Camarahan Ridge. Negotiate the fare with the driver, which typically ranges from PHP 100 to PHP 200 depending on your bargaining skills. The motorcycle ride will take around 30 minutes.

• Motorcycle/Alternative Transport

  If you're more adventurous, you can rent a motorcycle in Cagayan de Oro. Rentals usually cost around PHP 500 per day. Head northeast on the national highway, then turn left at Barangay Bugo onto the Manolo Fortich - Cagayan de Oro Road. Follow the earlier directions for approximately 20 km to reach Camarahan Ridge. Make sure to wear a helmet and follow local traffic rules.