Northern Mindanao Philippines Travel Guide
Cagayan de Oro's warm and humid climate light, breathable clothing throughout the year. Your choices your comfort, especially when exploring outdoors.
The dress code is typically easygoing, but modesty is appreciated in specific settings. Your planned activities some clothing choices.
Comfortable walking open-toed footwear or flip-flops-flops for casual strolling.
Closed-protective footwear like Sneakers or light Walking shoes for longer walks.
Water shoes or strapped open-toed shoes for rafting. Light hiking shoes for trekking.
Careful organization of your travel documents stress and helps you manage unanticipated situations. Keep both physical and digital copies.
Modern travel often on technology. Proper power accessories and connectivity are important.
Document your journey and find your course with these tech aids.
Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud for regular photo and document backup.
An External hard drive physical backup for larger data sets.
Consider NordVPN or ExpressVPN for secure browsing on public Wi-Fi.
A well-stocked personal health kit minor ailments or unanticipated situations.
Staying protected from insects and sun, and maintaining hygiene a healthier trip.
Quick-dry clothes, Water shoes/Strapped sandals. Sunglasses with strap. Waterproof phone case/Dry bag. Life vests & helmets supplied by operators.
Comfortable hiking shoes or sturdy closed-toe trail sandals. Small backpack for essentials. Reusable water bottle. Light rain jacket (wet season).
Your preferred photographic equipment. Waterproof camera is highly recommended. Life vests & helmets for rafting are provided. Snorkeling/diving gear available for rent but personal gear often a better fit.
These things your travel comfort, security, and convenience.
Environmentally friendly alternatives and items for specific needs.
Bring spares if you depend on them.
Defense against the strong tropical sun.
Book, e-reader, downloaded movies for rest time.
Useful for local transport and small purchases.
Pack light. You can get most common things in Cagayan de Oro if you forget something. Roll your clothes to save space and minimize wrinkles.
Utilize packing cubes to keep your luggage organized and maximize space. Distribute heavier items evenly in your bag. Weigh your luggage before heading to the airport to avoid paying more for luggage.
