MALASAG ECO TOURISM

 
MALASAG NATURE TRAIL – “Panoramic Scenery “; 10 minutes drive from Cagayan de Oro  to Malasag Reforestration Office. One has to negotiate existing asphalted road of about 3 kilometers from the office up to the 300 year Balete  Tree landmark near the Mahoganao Reservoir. Along this route, one can already have a panoramic view of the Betania Retreat House; the sitio of Malasag and the City of Cagayan de Oro .  This trick can be accomplished in one day.

GARDENS OF MALASAG ECO – TOURISM VILLAGE – situated in Sitio Malasag, Cugman; a rolling terrain in the slopes of reforestration area  20 minutes from the city center. A culturalvillage in a botanical garden setting, it showcases the tribal practices & crafts of Mindanao tribes. The village also serves as the learning center for ecotourism, ethnic arts, flora and fauna endemic to Northern Mindanao while at the same time generate revenues and livelihood  for the tribal groups . The village has a souvenir shop of ethnic products; Ethnic Museum; tribal houses of the Talaandigs, Higao-non, Subanon, Maranaos and Ifugaos. It features rows of cozy guest cottages; camp ground , swimming pool , picnic shed, orchidarium, mini garden, native restaurant, butterfly garden, multi purpose hall. It offers the view of  Macabalan Bay and hills of Malasag. Available transport :  jeepneys, taxis and motocycles  (habal-habal)