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The Valley Up North

A November 2001 trip to Cagayan Valley by The Authority

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Quote: As someone who spent 17 years of my life in Tuguegarao, I admit that I've been ignorant of all the things to see and do here. everything seemed ordinary as they were part of my everyday life. But things have changed as I came back...
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Never fail to try the local pansit (noodles), topped with a sunny-side up egg and lots of onions! Places of interest in the town are: the Cagayan Museum where you can find bones of stegodons, elephants and rhinos that lived in the area almost half a million years ago; St. Peter's Cathedral, the biggest Spanish built church in the valley; and the two public markets where you can go souvenir hunting. The sight-seeing does not stop there though, the rest of the province is just as spectacular. Quick Tips: An adventure in the valley would not be complete without experiencing a carabao ride! Best Way To Get Around: The town of Tuguegarao is pretty small, walking is very advisable as ...Read More

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Although people often mistake it for Cagayan De Oro, "my" Cagayan lies in the northerneast most part of Luzon occupying the lower basin of the Cagayan river, the Philippine's mightiest and longest water course. There are so many things for adventure-seekers to do in Cagayan that I just recently discovered. One can visit the coastal towns of San Vicente, Sta. Ana, Claveria and Sanchez Mira to either go surfing or gamefishing. San Vicente is famous worldwide for its rich marine life. It is the Philippine Sailfish Capital and the site of the national and international PGFF competitions. In Peñablanca, you can go spelunking in the caves; mountain climbing and rappeling; do some bird-watching and...Read More

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Cagayan Valley, Philippines

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In Peñablanca, there are numerous caves to explore. Chief among them is the Callao Caves which boast of massive limestone formations, skylights and a chapel. For the religious, there is The Calvary Hills in Iguig where you can find the larger-than-life-size concrete 14 Stations of the Cross and a three century old well. There is also a scenic view of the Cagayan River in the background which resembles that of the River Jordan. In Piat, many pilgrims come to visit the miraculous Lady of the Visitation -- The Lady of Piat. It is famous in & out of the country as the Black Mary. Other points of interest are: Buntun Bridge, the second longest bridge in the country; the wide expanse of uncontami...Read More

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