CAGAYAN de Oro (CDO), the gateway to Northern Mindanao, is a gold mine of amazing and diverse attractions. Known as the City of Golden Friendship, it is a major whitewater rafting and adventure destination in the country. CDO is also known as the ICT Goldmine in the Philippines because of its numerous ICT infrastructures and businesses. With its natural attractions, rich cultural heritage, and warm and friendly people, CDO is a multicultural urban center with a laid- back charm.