Dahilayan Forest Park: A Natural Wonderland

Getting There

• Car

  From Cagayan de Oro City, take the National Highway (also known as Sayre Highway) and head towards Bukidnon. Follow the signs to Manolo Fortich. Once in Manolo Fortich, look for Barangay Dahilayan. The park is located at the coordinates 8.2040904 latitude and 124.8569415 longitude, which you can enter into your GPS. Expect about 1.5 to 2 hours of travel time depending on traffic. There are no toll fees on this route.

• Bus

  From Cagayan de Oro, you can board a bus heading to Bukidnon at the Agora Bus Terminal. Look for buses that specifically mention Manolo Fortich. The bus ride typically takes around 2 to 3 hours. Once you arrive at the Manolo Fortich bus terminal, you can take a local tricycle or motorcycle taxi to Dahilayan Forest Park for an additional cost of approximately 50-100 PHP, depending on negotiation. Ensure you inform the driver of your destination.

• Tricycle

  If you are already in Manolo Fortich town, you can hire a tricycle directly from the town center to Dahilayan Forest Park. The ride should take about 30 minutes and cost around 100-150 PHP. Always confirm the fare before starting your trip.

• Motorcycle Rental

  For those more adventurous, consider renting a motorcycle in Cagayan de Oro or Manolo Fortich. This offers flexibility to explore the area at your own pace. Make your way to Barangay Dahilayan using Google Maps for navigation, and expect your journey to take around 1.5 to 2 hours from Cagayan de Oro. Rental fees can vary but generally start from 500 PHP per day.