The Church of Saint John the Baptist is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. The Century-old Spanish Catholic Church is nestled within the predominantly Catholic town of Jimenez.

Jimenez is one of the nine original towns of Misamis Occidental. Today, it is one of the fastest growing towns in Misamis Occidental.

The church of Jimenez really looks old and silent. It is located along the highway. Even though the church is old, one can still say that the church is beautiful inside out and along with fine design and architecture, visitors will surely be impressed.

Inside the church, people can see the old church altar including the Gothic-style pillars keep its beauty throughout the years. One of the central attractions in the church is the paintings on its ceiling which is really interesting and fascinating. 

The church is in good condition and well maintained by the parishioners. In fact, the church is visited by the National Historical Institute or NHI and declared as National Cultural Heritage. Meanwhile, the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) started the rehabilitation of the church.

The church serves as the faith foundation of the townsfolk.

This church is one of the aged churches in the country that feature the true essence of faith in our creator. The local government should help support the preservation of the old church. The locals ought to be gratified to have a heritage treasure that is well preserved and maintained.

Accommodations

Here is the list of some of the hotels that can be found in one of the cities in Misamis Occidental, Ozamiz City, where tourists can find accommodations.

• Palace Hotel - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Royal Garden Hotel - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Plaza Beatriz Hotel - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Naomi's Botanical Garden & Tourist Inn Hotels/Resorts - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Minerva Hotel - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Badong Pension House - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Asian Tourist Inn - Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental
• Sheena's Hotel - Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
• Rhapsody Inn - Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
• Century Pension House - Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental
• St. Gerard Lodging House - Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental

Getting to the Province

By Air: Cebu Pacific Air travels directly Manila to Ozamiz.

By Sea: Several major shipping lines that serve the Manila and Cebu routes are Superferry, Cebu Ferries, Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Sulpicio Lines and Negros Navigation. Cokaliong Shipping Lines sail three times weekly Ozamiz to Cebu routes. Local shipping lines like Daima have trips from Ozamiz to Mukas, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte routes through Roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferries that transport passengers, cars/trucks and goods across Panguil Bay.

By Land: Rural Transit, Super Five Transport, & Lotradisco is the dominant public land transport to Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro City, & Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte ferrying across the Panguil Bay and to Pagadian City, Dipolog City, and Dapitan City. The public mode of transportation within the city is by trisikad/pedicab and motorized tricycle. Passenger Vans, Ordinary Jeepneys, & Multicab Jeepneys are also available for Oroquieta, Dipolog, Molave, Calamba, Jimenez, Bonifacio, Tangub, Don Victoriano, Tudela, Clarin, Plaridel, Lopez Jaena, Baliangao, Concepcion, Sinacaban, Panaon, & Sapang Dalaga routes.