Mapawa Park

Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental

Tucked away in the mountains of Malasag, Cagayan de Oro, Mapawa Nature Park is a part of a 2,500-hectare property that is protected, conserved and sustainably managed.

With an abundance of breathtaking waterfalls, exquisite views, and lush flora and fauna, Mapawa Nature Park is a natural haven. Whether you are a nature lover, an adventure seeker, someone who needs a break from the h ...

ustle and bustle of the city, an individual, a family or a big group, Mapawa Nature Park has something for you to experience and enjoy.

Mapawa Nature Park is a natural oasis just 30 minutes away from the city. It is operated by the Emmanuel Pelaez Ranch Incorporated (EPRI). The nature park is just one of the many projects that are being done to educate and inspire people on the importance of caring for the environment.

Mapawa Nature Park News

  • Cagayan De Oro City: Best Of Weekend Adventures

    Cagayan De Oro City: Best Of Weekend Adventures

    Cagayan de Oro is dubbed as the City of Golden Friendship. But as affable as it is, this city is also chockfull of adventures at every turn. And it only needs 48 hours to prove to you that it is the best outdoor adventure city in the Philippines.

  • Campo Tropa Is The Ultimate Summer Barakada Outing That Wont Break The Bank

    Campo Tropa Is The Ultimate Summer Barakada Outing That Wont Break The Bank

    If youre in the mood to round up your barkada for an ultimate summer kick-off bash, then this event is right up your ally. Campo Tropa is the essential summer barkada trip that wont break the bank. Its a fun-filled and action-packed event that entails an overnight camping extravaganza in Mapawa Nature Park, located in Baraggay Cugman in Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental this coming March 17, 2018.

    I was able to catch up with my friend, Louie Pelaez Balbontin whose family operates the park and has leased the place from the government since 1959. She gamely filled me on the details of thi ...

  • Mapawa Trail Marathon A Race To Remember

    Mapawa Trail Marathon A Race To Remember

    Running the Mapawa Trail Marathon for my first 42km marathon was a humbling success. I have not imagined to win the first place but fate put a twist on trails that set my heart on fire.

  • Eco-friendly Adventures In Mapawa

    Eco-friendly Adventures In Mapawa

    To quickly escape the usual hustle and bustle of the city, Mapawa Nature Park is my familys go-to bet because of its proximity. Located in Cugman Village, it is only a 30 minute drive from downtown Cagayan de Oro.

    This park is a veritable treasure trove of natural beauty with its endless hilly terrains, picturesque landscapes, meandering streams, and rich collections of flora and fauna. Its forest feel definitely makes it one of the best places to unwind.

    In Mapawa, my husband enjoys the bike trails, while my kids enjoy the picnic area with its swimming pool and playground (the latter is ...

  • Cagayan De Oro City Mapawa Nature Park

    Cagayan De Oro City Mapawa Nature Park

    This is officially my first adventure after I finished college. I was invited by an office mate to join a group who will try the river trekking in Mapawa Nature Park in Cagayan de Oro City. Though a true Kagay-anon, I never heard of the place before. I agreed to go on the said trip out of curiosity and to bond with my office mate.

  • Love The Green-Mapawa Nature Park CDO IKC

    Love The Green-Mapawa Nature Park CDO IKC

    A beautiful day to stroll around nature's side. A visit to Mapawa park in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines is just perfect.

    Mapawa Nature Park can offer a rejuvenating and relaxing atmosphere to those who desire and seeks for peace of mind, solidarity, and relaxation. The idea of this is that the place itself is a hidden jewel located inside the wildlife-forest area of the city.

    Just a quick trivia:
    Mapawa Nature Park is owned and managed by the family of Emmanuel N. Pelaez Sr. and is located at Sitio Mapawa, Brgy., Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City which is a few kilometers from the Gardens ...