Ozamiz City was established back in the Spanish era as a garrison to defend against pirates coming from Lanao. Today, it is fast growing due to its rich waters and lands, which provide a good living for residents through fishing and agri-business. Its rapid development, however, does not hide the fact that this once served as the center of influence in Northern Mindanao.
1. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is home to the second largest pipe organ in the country, next to the one in Manila Cathedral. The church was able to acquire the pipe organ through the efforts of Fr. Sean Lavery, an Irish Columban priest, and the residents of Ozamiz City. Two German companies worked together in order to build the pipe organ, which was funded through donations and fund-raising activities by the Roman Catholic population of the city.
The pipe organ was inaugurated on July 16, 1967.
2. BUKAGAN HILL BELL TOWER
The four bells - St. Peter, St. Marien, St. Joseph, and St. Michael - were originally bought for the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in the city, proper. However, when the bells were delivered to the church, they realized that they were too big and heavy for the belfry. They eventually decided to construct a new structure in Bukagan Hill, one that would be able to support the bells’ combined weight.
One will need to ride a habal-habal (passenger motorcycle) in order to reach Bukagan Hill Bell Tower. The fare rates are not standardized, so expect to pay between 100 to 300 PHP (2 USD to 6 USD) to get there. Given the distance of this location to the city, it would be a good idea to go to and from here before it gets dark.
3. OZAMIZ BOULEVARD COASTAL ROAD
Here’s the latest stunning view of the P138-Million Ozamiz Boulevard Coastal Bypass Road.
The 2.9-kilometer coastal bypass road was constructed by the Department of Public Works as a diversion road from the busy roads of Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental and it cost P138 million.
4. HERITAGE HOUSE
Various heritage houses, which were constructed during the Spanish era, can be found along the streets of Ozamiz City. One such home is on the corner of Valconcha and Ledesma Street.
5. COTTA FORT & SHRINE
It can be argued that one of the reasons why Ozamiz city was established was because of Cotta Fort.
Back in the Spanish era, pirates from the Lanao provinces attempted to enter the area through Panguil Bay. As such, the El Fuerte de la Concepcion del Triunfo, or simply Cotta Fort, was established as a garrison in 1755, with part of it also serving as a religious shrine for the Virgin of Immaculate Conception (Nuestra Señora de la Concepcion del Triunfo), much like Zamboanga City’s Fort Pilar. At the same time, it also served as a dock for the Spanish fleet. The fort has seen combat during both the Spanish and Japanese occupations in the Philippines.
Climbing the fort wall will allow you to get a glimpse of the province of Lanao del North which is roughly a 2 hour car journey from Ozamiz.
6. PROSPERA PARK
VISIT OZAMIZ CITY HALL: In front of the city hall is Prospera Park where you can enjoy the relaxing ambiance.
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