AYALA RESORT (the only accommodation in Marawi City, Philippines)

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                      WELCOME TO AYALA RESORT
   
                                     
Marawi Resort Hotel also known as Ayala Resort;  the only accomodation in Marawi City.

The Marawi resort Hotel is a nice place and a best place where you can meditate yourself and a place where you can find peace in your mind and heart because of the beautiful surroundings that make you feel better and safe.

                                     


                                     



                                    

Ayala Resort is the only accommodation I've known doesn't offer private rooms not unlike to the other Hotels that I've encountered for my 20 years existing in this world.

Instead of offering private rooms to those foreign travelers they offered a cottage because they don’t have private rooms.

                                     

   

                                            

 Ayala resort hotel is so interesting and admirable because of the unique surroundings of which you can hear the sounds of the trees that are dancing because of the fresh air that blows on it, also you can hear the sounds of the bird singing and the unique structure of their cottages and the like.Which start at 1500 pesos per cottage, this was quite high by the Filipino standards. 

    

All cottages are stand alone huts located in the grounds, and each of it has their own names, like the Muslims ethno-linguistic groups. 

                                  

This place is primarily designed for locals to attend weddings and is considered luxury by local standards. 

However, the staffs are very friendly and they are willing to help you as best as they can and it is very interesting region to explore. The local ladies in reception speak very well in English very fluent and are friendly. If you want to explore the region, feel free to ask for an advice about going to Marawi City and they will give you different options about exploring the campus. 

STATUE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

The Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador City Misamis Oriental, Philippines is located in Divine Mercy Hills, overlooking Macajalar Bay on theMindanao island, southern part of the Philippines.

           


As a pilgrimage and sacred site, visitors are not allowed to wear shorts and other revealing clothing. Those who do so will be forced to cover themselves with a blue cloth provided by the shrine administrators.


Meanwhile, aside from erecting a 50-foot statue of the Divine Mercy, the Foundation intends to build a church—to be known as Divine Mercy Church–of the Divine Mercy Mindanao inside the 9.8-hectare land. Also to be developed are stations of the cross, Mary’s garden, field altar, retreat and seminar facilities, parking area, reception and administration building, giftstore, restrooms and coffeeshops.

Churches and other religious sites are on the top of every traveler’s list when visiting a new place.  Who would not want to see St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City?  Or pass up a chance going to Lourdes in southwestern France?  Lourdes is, in fact, one of the most famous places for healing.  It has become so well known that it takes in about 5,000 tourists and pilgrims from all over the world, every season.

The Divine Mercy Hills may not have quite reached that reputation yet, but it has the beginnings of becoming a popular place for pilgrimage.  People from different parts of the country go there to get a glimpse of the impressive sculpture, attend healing masses, and partake of some healing water.  The so-called healing water is sort of a miracle itself.  While the shrine was under construction, the developers discovered that there was lack of water supply, but they were able to find a spot where clear water sprouted from 270-feet below the ground with the help of a Divine Mercy devotee.  They did not expect this water source to be one of the reasons for people to go on a mission to Divine Mercy Hills.

The place was practically empty except for some devotees and a couple of local camera-slinging tourists.  The sun was shining high as we entered the site.  There was hardly any breeze, except for an occasional refreshing gust of wind.  Vehicles are supposed to park at the leveled area below the shrine and visitors should start from there, as there is a proper way of getting to the shrine.  One has to step out of the parking area and go up a long flight of stairs before reaching the actual shrine.  You are supposed to go up with only the clothes on your back—no umbrella to shield you from the scorching sun and no complaints.  This “sacrifice” is meant to be part of the journey to Divine Mercy Hills.  But those who have physical disabilities and do not have the capability to walk up can let their vehicle pass by the back entrance and take it from there. 

This is the aerial view of the property of Divine Mercy Hill. On this day, Divine Mercy Group of Gran Europa attended the celebration of Mother Mary's Birthday held last Sept.8,2008. Today is the Fiesta Celebration in some areas of Gran Europa Village, Cagayan de Oro City. Earlier at dawntime, the group travelled to Ulaliman to say their prayers. People from Luzon, Visayas and some areas in Mindanao, came in convoy and already made an overnight stay for today's big event.

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Divine Mercy Hills

El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental

Highlights:

• Divine Mercy Hills – The site of a 50-foot statue of the Divine Mercy, which overlooks the town of El Salvador 

Getting there:

Distance – 793 kilometers from Manila

Travel time – One hour and 30 minutes plane ride 

      Via plane from Manila to Cagayan de Oro

• Fly to Cagayan de Oro via Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, or Air Philippines.

Cagayan de Oro Tourist Spots and Activities

The City of Cagayan de Oro is located along the central coast of northern Mindanaoisland facing the Macajalar Bay and is bordered by the municipalities of Opol to the west; Tagoloan to the east, and provinces of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte to the south of city.

Cagayan de Oro is famous for its whitewater rafting or kayaking adventures, that has been one of the tourism activity being promoted in the Cagayan de Oro River

WHAT TO DO:

Apart from resort and hotel accommodations, we also have Cagayan de Oro adventure activities and tours that we can include in your itinerary: -

Whitewater Rafting

Experience an adventure in the natural, wild, and rugged countryside. Shoot the rapids and wrestle the waves and whirlpools down the Cagayan de Oro River. A minimum of 6 persons can enjoy a maximum of four hours with 14 rapids and friendly whirlpools between the huge mountain ranges of Bukidnon. Among the rapids you will encounter, the hardest to conquer of all is the “Kiss the Walls.” -

You can challenge the rapids of the Cagayan River onboard your own kayak. Don’t know how to kayak? Not to worry, formal lessons are done prior to the tour. Minimum of 3 persons.

Caving at Kweba de Oro

Go spelunking in Kweba de Oro (Cave of Gold) and rappel 110 feet down to the cave entrance. Minimum of 6 persons. -

Macahambus Adventure Park , Cave and Gorge

Visit the Macahambus Adventure Park and walk the 120-foot Sky Bridge/canopy walk amid gigantic, centuries-old trees. For an added adrenaline rush, rappel down to Macahambus Gorge or try the 120-meter Zip Line (also known as the Slide for Life). - See more at: http://www.e-philippines.com.ph/philippine-destinations/cagayan-de-oro-travel-and-tour-packages/what-to-do-cagayan-de-oro-tourist-spots-and-activities/#sthash.8Fq9AyoL.dpuf

Noslek Canopy Walk – Misamis Oriental

Take a trip to the enchanting rainforest of Magbais in the municipality of Claveria in Misamis Oriental, just 1 hour and 45 minutes from Cagayan de Oro City. After a short climb, defy gravity while you cross the hanging bridges between the majestic trees, and marvel at the charm of the forest while on top. Trek the Magbais River and have a refreshing dip in the pools at the base of waterfalls. Minimum of 6 persons.