A place for reflection and prayer is what the Bukidnon Monastery or the Monastery of the Transfiguration is all about. The solemnness of the place that will surely relaxes your mind and spirit. It was part of our side trip on our way to Davao City after our trek to Panimahawa Ridge and Cedar trip. The place was beautifully adorned by the natural green environment and cultured decades old bonsai trees.

 Situated on a hill in the village of San Jose Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. Away from the noise of the City is the Home of the Benedictine Monks and one of the main attraction for guests and tourists especially during Holy Week.

 
A place of serenity, they also held regular masses at the monastery every Sundays. As for the visitors, wearing shorts especially for women are greatly discourage, let us respect the sanctity of the church but there are long skirts for rent P20 if you wish to enter the monastery.

Aside from the pyramid type ceiling of the monastery, there is a museum for the monk’s collections of different old vestments which includes the vestments made from abaca fiber and piña. Souvenir shop is available for those who wants to purchase rosaries, holy garments, ref magnets, monastery printed t-shirts and pasalubong like different flavor of cookies, native coffee beans and powder, native Bukidnon delicacies made by the monks themselves and many more. 


No entrance fee required but the tourists were always reminded to observe silence to maintain the tranquility of the monastery.


How to Get There:

If you’re from Luzon or Visayas, you may choose via Davao or Laguindingan Airport (Cagayan de Oro). From Laguindingan airport travel time will be 2 and a half hours going to Malaybalay, Bukidnon while Davao is 4 to 5 hours of travel going to Bukidnon.

From Davao International Airport, ride a taxi (hassle free but quite expensive) to Ecoland Terminal, look for a bus bound to Cagayan. Inform the bus conductor to drop you at Malaybalay City.

From Laguindingan International Airport, ask for the Bus Terminal via Valencia, Bukidnon or Davao. Inform the bus conductor to drop you at Malaybalay City.

From the center of Malaybalay City, there are habal-habal or motorcycles that offers a ride going to the Monastery at a negotiable price, you will reach the monastery in 15 minutes.


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