Lakwatserong Tsinelas: CAGAYAN

When traveling requires a distance and traversing a long and winding road, anyone is left with no recourse but to make the most of it once the destination is reached.

Cagayan Province being located at the northern most part of the Philippine map, it is expected that all popular tourist attractions should be visited and activities that need to be done indulged at be experienced while in the said province for we never know when will be our next visit.

To help you plan an itinerary, here are some points that you may want to consider.

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PENABLANCA, CAGAYAN PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES - Located in Barangays Magdalo and Quibal, Penablanca in the Province of Cagayan, the Callao Caves is one the most visited tourist attractions in the province.

Spelunking it is.

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APARRI, CAGAYAN, PHILIPPINES - Located at the northernmost part of Cagayan, near the Babuyan Channel, this small town up north of the Philippine map has a charm of its own, notwithstanding the unknown tourist sites the town can offer.

Popularized by the song on the famous Philippine television noontime show Eat Bulaga with introductory words of Mula Aparri hanggang Jolo, this town has feed the curiosity of so many travelers including myself on what awaits on the said town.

Upon arrival at the van terminal of Aparri, with full of excitement I asked one of the locals "Kuya, anong pwedeng puntahan dito? Ano meron?" (What places can we go here?) Looking surprised, the local answered "Wala" (None).

Is there really nothing in store for us in this small town up north?

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CROCODILE ISLANDS, SANTA ANA, CAGAYAN, PHILIPPINES - Philippine islands are named after almost any classification of the biodiversity of life. In my journey to discover all these various islands, I have discovered an island named after a reptile in the Province of Cagayan, Philippines. The other one is situated at Aklan, Philippines.

Do not be deceived by its name as it is not a dwelling place for crocodiles. Rather, the prominent rock formation of the reptile's head is the reason why Manidad Island is popularly known as the Crocodile Island.

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DOS HERMANOS ROCKY ISLETS LIE OFF CAPE ENGANO IN THE NORTHERN POINT OF PALAUI

It was a sunny day. We woke up so early from the deep slumber, inadvertently awakened our senses as to what awaits during the day in our Cagayan Valley exploration. Unusual as it may seem, but I easily get used to the early morning breeze and for a long time I got to have a breakfast meal.

At 7AM, our boatman was ready to sail and take us to our much-awaited destination. This is a quest to explore and discover the rich flora and fauna amidst the picturesque seascape and landscape on the island of Palaui.

Palaui Island lies off the northwestern portion of San Vicente in the Municipality of Santa Ana, Province of Cagayan. As the marker states, Palaui Island is a protected landscape and seascape as per Presidential Proclamation No. 447 issued last August 16, 1994.

Why? This we have to discover.

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our outrigger canoe docked at Angib Beach, Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Philippines

Every beach location in the Philippines never fail to make reference to the famous and renowned Boracay Island. Beaches may be tagged as the Boracay of the North, of the South, of the East, of the West, and whatever directions of all sort.

One of the finest beaches in the northeastern part of the Philippine Map, particularly that at Sta. Ana, Province of Cagayan is no exemption, being marked as the Boracay of the North for some beach lovers. To me, however, the same is incomparable and should be known as it marks its own name.

This is Anguib Beach. A clear and pristine turquoise waters with powdery and fine white sand enclaved in a lush and verdant mountains.

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How can I forget this island resort near San Vicente Port which accessibility to the various tourist attractions of Sta. Ana, Cagayan cannot be discounted yet a danger and hassle that posed to us visitors.

As of writing, though I enjoyed the experience in Cagayan Province, the scars brought about by the mosquitoes and biting midges (sandfleas) remain on our skin. Pardon for the negative feedback I have to share but I just can't stand how this situation has almost ruined our perfect vacation. Should we have known, we should have stayed at the beach and pitched a tent or look for other resorts though it may be situated at some remote area in the province.

Should I recommend this resort? I won't say directly NO to give them another chance but speaking for myself, with the trauma it has implanted upon me, I shall never stay on this kind of resort again. In fact, I was determined at a point to file a Complaint for a claim liability under quasi-delict on behalf of my friends. But I'll let it pass this time unless others insist for it.

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LUZON - Though I've come to the end of your road, still I can't let go of you. There's more to explore than your concrete pavements can reach. I do have to conquer more for this is definitely not the end of it all.

San Vicente Port, Sta. Ana, Cagayan Province, Philippines

An expedition to the northern most part of the Philippines is the latest quest that I have conquered. For geography enthusiasts and road travelers, it would be a dream to be able to traverse the 642-kilometer marker in Northern Luzon. But what appears to be an end, is actually a bend for more adventure and discovery. Located at Sta. Ana, Province of Cagayan, the 642 kilometer marker lies at the San Vicente Port, the jump-off point to discover the rich marine and protected areas of the Philippines situated in the province of Cagayan.

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One of the most palatable and sumptuous dish of Cagayan Province's cuisine is the Pancit Batil Patong.

Almost every nook and corner of the Province offers this distinct noodle at a very affordable cost (price ranges from 50 to 80 pesos depending on size of order) .

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