Cagayan Province Attractions

1. The CALLAO CAVES

 

The major tourist attraction of Cagayan Province is caves, in particular, the famous seven chambered Callao Caves, which contain a chapel for those who wish to meditate on these wonders of nature. Other popular caves among the more than 300 that are around the region include Jackpot Cave, San Carlos Cave, Sierra Cave, and the Odessa-Tumbali Cave System.

2. The PALAUI ISLAND

 

Palaui was declared a marine reserve (Category: Protected landscape and seascape) in 1994. A volcanic island, it has a diverse ecosystem of coralline beaches, mangroves, cliffs, springs, waterfalls, rainforest, and endemic flora and fauna. Of which, some species are yet to be named.

Palaui island’s extensive coral reef is perfect for snorkeling and diving. The island is also a perfect site for fishing, hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.

3. The RIO GRANDE DE CAGAYAN

 

 

Cagayan River or Rio Grande de Cagayan is the Philippines' mightiest watercourse - the longest and widest river in the country. Small streams originating from Balete Pass, Cordillera, Caraballo and Sierra Madre Mountains meet other streams and rivers.

4. The PORTABAGA FALLS

 
PORTABAGA FALLS in Sta. Paxedes is one of the tallest falls in the Province of Cagayan. Approximately fifteen meters in height, it has three drop off points and a big manmade catchbasin for swimming. Sta. Praxedes is 194 kilometers from Tuguegarao and the falls is about 100 meters from the highway. 

5. The BUNTUN BRIDGE

 

THE BUNTUN BRIDGE is 2.5 kilometers from Tuguegarao town proper. Its length, 1.124 kilometers is the longest river bridge in the country and offers an unobstructed view of the Cagayan River. This is the first bridge to span the Cagayan River the other one is the Magapit Suspension Bridge in Lallo. 

6. The MAGAPIT SUSPENSION BRIDGE 

MAGAPIT SUSPENSION BRIDGE is the first of its kind in Asia. It spans the Cagayan River at Lallo and is 0.76 kilometers long. The hanging bridge links the first and second districts of Cagayan going towards the Ilocos Region via the scenic Patapat Road on the Ilocos Norte-Cagayan Inter-Provincial national highway. Travellers can have a good view of the hanging bridge on their way to Aparri. Barangay Magapit in the town of Lallo is about 74 kilometers from Tuguegarao City, one hour travel time on an aircon bus or van and fare is about P100.00