Tourist Attractions
Callao Caves Resort Tourist Zone
This is Cagayan North’s premier tourist destination. Aside from spelunking in its diverse cave systems, the tourist zone also offers various ecotourism activities like bird and bat watching, hiking, mountaineering, rock climbing,rappelling, boating, kayaking, and swimming.
Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat
This national shrine has earned the distinction as the Pilgrimage Center of the North
Baggao Cave and Water Systems
Baggao is known not only for its booming furniture industry but also for its magnificent cave systems like the Duba Caves and Blue Water Caves where the 5th National Caving Congress was held last April 2005.
Cagayan North’s Coastal Municipalities
Experience waking up to different sunrise and sunset views and frolic on gray or golden sand beaches of the coastal municipalities
Palaui Island and Anguib Beach
These are just two of the tourist attractions found in Sta. Ana, Cagayan. Palaui Island boasts of its marvelous coves and the historical Cape Engano Lighthouse while Anguib Beach’ highlights include its white-sand beach and crystal clear waters. San Vicente, Sta. Ana is also the site of the Annual National Game Fishing Competition.
Iguig Calvary Hills
Features larger-than life concrete statues in tableau setting of the 14 Stations of the Cross
Sierra Cave
This cave is only 20 meters away from the famous Callao Caves, and one can gain entry by crawling through a very low and narrow opening called ‘Celica’s Passage”
Duba Caves
This cave is located in Baggao. The clear and blue water of its underground river is excellent for swimming.
Claveria Sand Beach
An appealing and amazing haven for sea and sports lovers. The area provides a view of the mythical and famous “Lakay-lakay” and “Baket-baket” rocks formations.
Magapit Suspension Bridge
This is the only one of its kind in the Philippines, and is the first suspension bridge in Asia. The bridge is still operational and is used for access to the Ilocos Region
Palaui Island
This is one of the island barangays of the Province and is an ideal place for snorkeling, scuba diving, game fishing,forest exploration and mountain climbing.
Portabaga Falls
This beauty is located in Sta. Praxedes. It is a captivating scenic spot that provides a display of the beautiful flora of the place.
Priority Investment Projects
Integrated Grains Processing Centers
Establishment and operation of integrated rice milling district and integrated corn milling district; includes technology transfer and farm mechanization services.
Integrated Livestock Center
Establishment of livestock auction center and flea market; includes embryo transplant laboratory, modern slaughterhouse, cold storage and feed and veterinary care products; it will serve as a regional livestock trading center.
Fisheries Center
Establishment of hatchery, production, training and demonstration farm for aquaculture.
Agro–Forestry Center
Establishment of a model agro-forestry center and provision of technology transfer services; includes tree farming and cultivation of cash crops.
Callao Caves Park and Resort Development
Development of the Area into a premier eco-tourism destination which shall also include provision of tourism-related services and activities.
Getting Here
By Air
Tuguegarao City, the capital of Cagayan may be reached by plane from Manila via the following:
Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
PAL Express – Manila to Tuguegarao City | ||
9:05 AM | 10:05 AM | Daily |
PAL Express – Tuguegarao City to Manila | ||
10:25 AM | 11:25 AM | Daily |
Cebu Pacific – Manila to Tuguegarao City | ||
12:05 PM | 1:15 PM | Daily |
Cebu Pacific – Tuguegarao City to Manila | ||
1:35 PM | 2:45 PM | Daily |
By Land
Tuguegarao City can easily be reached by various air conditioned buses with very comfortable seating capacity in 9-11 hours from Manila. For independent motorists, take the North Diversion Road and exit at Santa Rita. Cagayan may also be reached via Ilocos Norte.
Accomodations
HOTELS
Hotel : VILLA BLANCA HOTEL
Address : PATTAUI ST UGAC NORTE TUGUEGARAO CITY
Classification : ECONOMY
Tel. No. : (6378) 8441819 • (6378) 8445167
Hotel : HOTEL LORITA
Address : 67 RIZAL ST.,TUGUEGARAO CITY
Classification : ECONOMY
Tel. No. : (6378) 844-1390 • Fax. No. : (6378) 846-2179
Hotel : HOTEL IVORY & CONVENTION CENTER
Address : BUNTUN,HIGHWAY TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. : (6378) 844-1275 • Fax. No. : (6378) 846-2179
Hotel : VILLA VICTORIA HOTEL
Address : 11-A HI-WAY PENGUE-RUYU TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. : (6378) 844-0436
Hotel : HOTEL ROMA
Address : LUNA CORNER BONIFACIO ST., TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. : (6378) 844-1057 • Fax. No. : (6378) 844-7678
Hotel : HOTEL DELFINO
Address : GONZAGA CORNER BONIFACIO ST., TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. : (6378) 844-1952
Hotel : HOTEL CANDICE
Address : COR. BLUMENTRITT & LUNA STS. TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. :(6378) 844-2001/2002 • Fax. No. (6378) 844-2003
Hotel : CASA LUDIVINA TOURISH INN
Address : NATIONAL HIGHWAY, LEONARDA, TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. :(6378) 844-1568 • Fax. No. (6378) 844-1565
Hotel : NEW CROWN LODGE AND RESTAURANT
Address : LUNA ST. EXT. UGAC HIGHWAY, TUGUEGARAO CITY
Tel. No. : (6378) 844-1739
Hotel : HOTEL CARMELITA
Address : DIVERSION ROAD NATIONAL HIGHWAY TUGUEGARAO CITY
Fax. No. : (6378) 844-7027
Hotel : TESDA HOTEL
Address : MAURA, APARRI, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. :(6378) 822-8270 • (6378) 822-8306
Hotel : CEZA GUEST HOUSE
Address : CENTRO, STA ANA, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. : (6378) 585-1021
Hotel : HOTEL APARRI
Address : NATIONAL HIGHWAY, MACANAYA APARRI, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. : (6378) 822-8744 • (6378) 888-2150
Hotel : RYAN HOTEL
Address : RIZAL ST., MAURA, APARRI, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. :(6378) 822-8210 • (6378) 888-2369
Hotel : ST. PATRICK GARDEN HOTEL
Address : NATIONAL HIGHWAY, MACANAYA APARRI, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. :(6378) 822-8545 • (6378) 888-2288
RESORTS
Resort: CLAVERIA AGRI-BASED MPC RESORT
Address : CENTRO 1, CLAVERIA, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. : (6378) 866-1084 • (6378) 866-1085
Fax No. : (6378) 822-9319
Resort: CABICUNGAN BEACH RESORT AND RESTAURANT
Address : CENTRO 6, CLAVERIA, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. : (6378) 866-1011
Resort: CLAVERIA BAYVIEW INN AND BEACH RESORT
Address : CENTRO 6, CLAVERIA, CAGAYAN
Tel. No. : (6378) 866-1071
Quick Tour
By Air
The province is serviced by Air Philippines three times a week with the following schedules: MNL-TUG 11:20am - 12:10pm; TUG-MNL12:40pm - 1:30pm. Fare is Php2,388.00 one way plus Php250.00 Insurance Fee and Php15.00 Aviation Security Fee. Students, senior citizens, children, and military personnel are entitled to discounts.
For reservations:
Air Philippines Tuguegarao City Office
Telephone No: (078) 844-1201 / 846-7199
24-hour Reservations:
Telephone No: (02) 855-9000
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The following companies provide the transport requirements for the Cagayan Valley Region: Air Philippines; CHEMTRAD Aviation Corporation (TUG); SEAIR; MV Ivatan Princess; GV Florida Transport Inc.; Royal Eagle; DANGWA Transport; Baliwag Transit; Victory Liner; EMC Bus Corporation; Auto Bus Corporation; Aladdin Bus Company; Dagupan Bus Company; Deltra Bus Company; and Nelbusco>
By Land
Tuguegarao is about 485 kilometers north of Metro Manila and can be reached by air-conditioned bus. Independent motorists may take the Norht Diversion Road and exit at Sta. Rosa Exit.