Posted on September 26, 2017
After the energy draining trek from Dila Falls, we had lunch somewhere down the road and then went to Monastery of Transfiguration. Nothing much in there unless you wanna try to go inside. They had a dress code or need to wear like one of their attire before you can go inside.
The surroundings were clean and the structure was nice. But we were so tired to check what’s inside the monastery and contented ourselves to just have a picture taking on the grass having the Monastery of Transfiguration as background. At least they allowed us to take some photos.
ABOUT THE MONASTERY
- Location: Brgy. San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
- A peaceful Benedictine monastery founded by Fr. Dom Martin Gomez, OSB
- Features a stunning pyramid-shaped chapel designed by Leandro Locsin, National Artist for Architecture
- Also known for their Monks’ Blend Coffee, souvenirs, and religious articles
HOW TO GET THERE
From Davao City
- Davao to Malaybalay
- Ride a bus (Rural Transit Mindanao Inc.)
- Origin: Ecoland Terminal, Davao
- Route: Davao → Valencia → Malaybalay
- Fare: ₱450–₱500 (aircon), ~6–7 hours travel
- Malaybalay Proper to Monastery
- Ride a motorela (local tricycle) or habal-habal
- Destination: Monastery of Transfiguration, Brgy. San Jose
- Fare: ₱50–₱100 (depending on negotiation)
- Travel time: ~15–20 minutes
From Cagayan de Oro (CDO)
- CDO to Malaybalay
- Take a bus from Agora Terminal
- Travel time: ~3–4 hours
- Fare: ₱300–₱350
Check out also the video covering Panimahawa Ridge Tour, including Dila Falls, Lake Apo, and Monastery of Transfiguration.
https://www.facebook.com/glennlascuna/videos/10207331038673425/
