The blessed province of Bukidnon is not only gifted by natural wonders but also known for its exceptional places of worship. The Monastery of Transfiguration Malaybalay City is one of its proudest attractions. Let us know why!

Monastery of Transfiguration

Perched up on a hill in Barangay San Jose of Malaybalay City, the Monastery of Transfiguration is a magnificent work of art by the country’s national artist for architecture Leandro Locsin, considered as his magnum opus.

The Monastery of Transfiguration offers a tranquil place where one enjoys the profound serenity and beauty of nature while relating to the spiritual world. A visage of the beautiful mountains and vast rice fields surrounding it, and the euphoria from the sight of local flowers allowed to grow around this landmark simply makes even a short visit to this quaint chapel a truly unforgettable experience.

Run by the Benedictine Monks, this place of worship has been a famed religious edifice which facilities within the compound include a Retreat House that has accommodated famous political figures and dignitaries. It is also the home of the famous “Monk’s Blend”, a coffee produce, grown and processed by the Monks themselves, and other notable delicacies and items that can be bought at a souvenir shop.

A reminder at Monastery of the Transfiguration

Going there

By Air: Although there are public & private air-strips in Bukidnon, there are no commercial flights going directly to the province. The nearest airport is the Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City, catering domestic flights from the cities of Manila, Cebu, and Davao. From Cagayan de Oro, a travel by land must be taken to reach Bukidnon.

By Land: Taking the bus is one of the convenient ways to reach Bukidnon by land. About 104 kilometers road distance from Cagayan de Oro and that is approximately one hour and a half land travel straight to the capital city of Bukidnon, Malaybalay. The capital city could also be reached from Davao City via Salawagan Quezon Bukidnon and that is about 208 kilometers with an estimated time travel of three and a half hours. Other public transportation is also available, like public utility jeepneys and vans for hire.

By Sea: Since Bukidnon is a landlocked province, sea transportation is generally through its closest port, the Port of Cagayan de Oro City then takes the transportation by land to reach the cities and municipalities in Bukidnon. Several ferry services are available connecting Cagayan de Oro City to seaports in the cities of Cebu, Manila, Bohol and other ports in Luzon and Visayas..

Accommodations:

• GV Hotel Bukidnon - Sayre, National Highway Valencia City, Bukidnon, Bukidnon, Philippines
• Dahilayan Forest Park - Brgy. Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, Bukidnon, Philippines