About Mapawa Nature Park
Mapawa Nature Park is a large eco-tourism nature park in Malasag, Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao. Covering about 2,500 hectares of forest, hills, rivers and waterfalls, it was developed from a former ranch into a conservation and recreation area. It is notable for horseback riding, forest trails, waterfalls and adventure activities, offering a natural escape close to the city center.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested mountain park with rolling hills, rivers, waterfalls and open ranch areas. The park offers developed trails, horseback riding routes, natural pools and falls for swimming, zipline and ATV areas, picnic cottages, camping grounds and swimming pools. Surroundings are largely natural forest and grassland with views of the Cagayan de Oro uplands. Exploration is on foot or horseback with guides, with facilities clustered near the entrance and river areas.
Key highlights
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2,500-hectare forest and ranch landscape with hills, rivers and waterfalls
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Horseback riding trails through forest and open pasture
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Mapawa Falls and natural swimming pools
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Zipline, ATV and canopy adventure activities
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Camping, picnic cottages and swimming pool facilities
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Birdwatching and nature trekking trails