Christ the Redeemer Caluya Shrine, Misamis Occidental: How to Get There

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Misamis Occidental

Northern Mindanao · Mindanao

Capital: Capital: Oroquieta
Cities and municipalities: 3 cities · 14 municipalities
Languages: Languages: Cebuano · Subanen · Maranao · Filipino · English

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Tourist Spots

🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Car or habal-habal from Tangub City proper
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🕒 Best time:
Late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Along the Oroquieta coast; tricycle from the city proper
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🕒 Best time:
Clear mornings
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle or habal-habal from Ozamiz City proper to Barangay Malaubang; ask locally for the road up the hill
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🕒 Best time:
Clear mornings or sunset
🧭 Getting there:
Ask in Sapang Dalaga town for the road to Caluya
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Walk or tricycle from downtown Ozamiz, near the port
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🕒 Best time:
Early morning or late afternoon
🧭 Getting there:
Habal-habal or car up to Barangay Hoyohoy from Tangub City
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime. It was temporarily closed in Aug 2025, so check it's open before going.
🧭 Getting there:
Bus or jeep to Jimenez town proper (Barangay Nacional)
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🕒 Best time:
Morning
🧭 Getting there:
Walk or tricycle from Oroquieta City proper
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime outside Mass hours
🧭 Getting there:
On JP Rizal Avenue in downtown Ozamiz, a short tricycle ride from the Cotta Fort
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🕒 Best time:
Morning, at high tide
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Oroquieta City to Barangay Mobod
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🕒 Best time:
Sunset
🧭 Getting there:
Drive or ride to the Tangub City end of the bridge
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season; the access road can be rough after rain.
🧭 Getting there:
Sitio Piduan, Barangay Napangan; about 2 hours by road from Ozamiz City, then a short walk
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season
🧭 Getting there:
From Calamba town proper, ride up to Barangay San Isidro (about 20 minutes), then hike down the steps
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🕒 Best time:
Cool mornings
🧭 Getting there:
Habal-habal from Oroquieta City to Barangay Sebucal
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🕒 Best time:
Weekdays, cool mornings
🧭 Getting there:
Habal-habal or car from Calamba town proper to Barangay Siloy
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Beaches

🕒 Best time:
Dec–May. Ocean Grill seafood dishes were under ₱200 each (GMA, may have changed).
🧭 Getting there:
Along the Oroquieta–Ozamiz national highway in Sinacaban
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🕒 Best time:
Dec–May
🧭 Getting there:
Bus or van to Baliangao town, then tricycle
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🎟️ Entrance:
No entrance fee; boat ₱100 per person (GMA, may have changed)
🕒 Best time:
Dec–May. Bring your own snorkel mask; contact the Plaridel tourism office before going.
🧭 Getting there:
25–30 min boat ride from the Plaridel pier, or walk the 800 m mangrove bridge (was still being built)
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🕒 Best time:
Lunch time, calm seas
🧭 Getting there:
Ask in Sapang Dalaga town for the way to Caluya
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🕒 Best time:
Dec–May
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Oroquieta City proper
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season, weekdays
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Clarin town proper; ask for Rama Beach
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Camp Sites

🕒 Best time:
Dec–May (dry season). Climbs need DENR/PAMB permits and a local guide; keep quiet and respectful at the sacred lake.
🧭 Getting there:
Jump-off and visitor center at Mansawan, Don Victoriano Chiongbian, via Oroquieta or Ozamiz
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🕒 Best time:
Dec–May
🧭 Getting there:
Barangay Binuangan, Oroquieta City
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Pasalubong & Delicacies

Halang-halang
Oroquieta's spicy beef soup, often served with bulalo, chicken barbecue and puso (hanging rice). A dish to try there.
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Suman (assorted flavors)
Sticky rice cakes in many flavors from Clarin, which promotes itself as the suman capital of Misamis Occidental. The LGU's Bagsakan center serves local suman makers and their consignees.
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