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Administrative region of the Philippines
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Northern Mindanao is a region of the Philippines.
By bus
Orange Rural Transit buses connect the region with Zamboanga Peninsula to the west and Davao to the south, while yellow Bachelor Express buses run from Butuan to the east, both terminating at Cagayan…
By car
Three major highways connect Northern Mindanao with other regions.
By ferry
Cagayan de Oro has ferry services from the Visayas and Manila. Iligan and Ozamiz also have ferry terminals, and Camiguin is connected to Bohol by RORO ferry.
Most transportation within Northern Mindanao is by road. Major highways are Rte 9 and Sayre Highway: the former runs along the north coast and the latter from CDO to Bukidnon.
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the capital of the province of Misamis Occidental
the largest city in Misamis Occidental, it has an 18th-century Spanish fortress
the "Christmas Symbols Capital of the Philippines"
home to many waterfalls, springs, and beach resorts
also called CDO, it is famous for its whitewater rafting and kayaking adventures along the Cagayan de Oro River
the "vacation city of Misamis Oriental"
a small unspoiled city, with friendly people and a mild climate
a typical Philippine city near Lake Apo (a crater lake) and the Kasanayan Cave
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