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REGION II – CAGAYAN VALLEY
Province Tourist Destinations Festivals
Batanes Sabtang Island Kulay Festival
Is one of the three main An annual event held by the Ivatans in
inhabited islands of Batanes, the Basco. Hundreds of students as well as
northernmost province in the teachers and Ivatan seniors were clad
Philippines. With its well-preserved in colorful, iridescent costumes.
culture, beautiful natural landscapes, Payuhwan Festival
and friendly people, this This is the annual Foundation
remote island is such a refreshing Anniversary of the province of
escape. Batanes. To show the unity of their
Basco Lighthouse people.The Payuhwan Festival is the
Located in Naidi Hills in Barangay San biggest and a major celebration of the
Antonio, the lush green hills and the Batanez Region. The Ivatans
open sea provide a beautiful backdrop celebrates this for a week from June
for the lighthouse. 21-26.
Radar Tukon Palu-palo Festival
Which was once a lighthouse that was This is a cultural presentation of the
also used as a United States weather municipality of Basco, Batanes,
station. It is located on a hilltop and is showcasing their ethnic group''s
only 2.75 kilometers away from Basco. rugged yet storied existence. Palu-
You can climb the top of the tower in palo means sticks or arnis that were
Radar Tukon. The top offers a breath- used by the native Ivatans to fight the
taking and magnificent 360-degree forces of the colonizers such as
view of Batan Island, the South China Spaniards and the Dutch.
Sea, Mt. Iraya and Basco proper on one
side and boulder-lined cliffs and the
Pacific Ocean on the other side.
Ruins of Songsong
Ghost barangay which is a cluster of
roofless shells of old stone houses
abandoned after a tsunami/tidal wave
hit the seaside town of Batan Island in
the 1950s.
San Jose Church
The San Jose de Ivana Church is a
roman catholic church established in
1787. It was declared as National
Historic Landmark by the National
Historical Commission of the
Philippines.
Marlboro Hills
Own misty sunrise is an alternative
offered by Sagada’s guides to visitors.
With rice terraces below and a lush
mountain backdrop, the view can be
breathtaking. Locally known as kaman
baneng, its meaning generally
translates to “like a ridge,” or “like a
rice paddy.”
Yaru Nu Artes Ivatan
A thriving artists collective composed
of visual artists, musicians and literary
artists of Ivatan descent – now
represent the rich history and vibrant
hues of Batanes.
Cagayan Palaui Island Sarakat Festival
Which is only about 2,439 hectares, Held every May 14th in the town of
offers a verdant landscape of meadows Sta. Paxedes to promote wares, art
and farmlands, lush forests and pieces, and other products made from
stretches of white, coralline beaches, sarakat leaves. Sarakat leaves are
mangroves and volcanic rockscapes. abundant in the area and make up a
Camalaniugan Bell good part of the agro-industrial trade
Is kept on the topmost part of a 3- in the province. Mats, hats, and bags
storey square tower covered with red are somr products that can be made
bricks. The bell, also called the Santa from sarakat.
Maria Bell or Bell of Antiquity, was Viray Festival
forged in 1595 making the antique the Was conceptualized to dramatize the
oldest in the Philippines, and in the significance of the viray, which played
entire Southeast Asia. a key role in the lives and history of
the town.
Cabibi Festival
Held in the town of Lal-lo. It features a
lot 0f of merrymaking including street
dancing, trade fair, Balikbayan tribute,
and many others. This is to offer
thanksgiving in honor of their town’s
patron saint.
Isabela Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park Gakit Festival
(NSMNP) An annual festival held at the
Considered one of the most important Cagayan River. Participants of
of the protected areas system of the the festival offer fruits, vegetables,
Philippines. It is the largest protected poultry, and livestock as
area in the country and the richest in thanksgiving for their abundant
terms of genetic, species and habitat bounty. It cannot float reliably on a
diversity. river nor can it be used to transport
anything.
St. Claire Monastery
Pagayaya Festival
The St. Claire Monastery in Barangay
Features proud products of the
Guibang is a church and monastery that
Cagayan Valley Region. Provinces to
was built and dedicated to Saint
show case their culture, crafts, and
Claire of Assisi. It was established in
cuisine include Isabela, Batanes,
1991 by the Poor Claire nuns from
Cabuyao in the province of Laguna Nueva Vizcaya, Cagayan, and Quirino
through the assistance of the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Ilagan and help
from civic-minded benefactors.
Bonsai Forest
Dinapigue showcases a bonsai forest
with plants ranging from one foot to 7
feet in height. The forest is astonishing
– covering an estimated 5,000
hectares. The bonsai forest adds luster
and charm to the Northern Sierra
Madre Natural Park being included in
the Tentative List of the UNESCO World
Heritage Site.
Nueva Vizcaya Saint Dominic Cathedral Citrus Festival
Commonly referred to as the Was established in 2010. Each year,
Bayombong Cathedral, is an 18th- the festival is held in a weekend in
century, Baroque church located at November. The main purpose of
Brgy. Salvacion, Bayombong, Nueva the festival is to promote
Vizcaya, Philippines. The cathedral, Mersin citrus and the touristic
which is the seat of the Roman Catholic potential of the city and the
Diocese of Bayombong, is under the surroundings.
patronage of Saint Dominic. Kalanguya Festival
Capisaan Cave System Aims to conserve, preserve and
Considered as the fifth longest cave protect the almost-
system in the Philippines. It is also forgotten Kalanguya cultural heritage,
known as the Lion-Alayan Cave because especially to the younger generation,
its two main entry and exit points, from amidst modernization and high
end to end, are the Lion and technology.
Alayan Caves.
Imugan Waterfalls
Is a 35-foot single layer cascade
along Imugan River which is located in
the village of the same name (Imugan).
Its cold water emanates from a spring
atop Mount Imugan dropping to a
shallow basin before flowing
downstream.
Quirino Nantugaw Falls Panagdadapun Festival
An 80-meter high falls that can be The celebration of the 40th founding
reached after a 90-minute trek. anniversary of my home province,
Governor’s Rapids Quirino on September 7 to 11, dubbed
Located in the town of Maddela is as “Panagdadapun Festival,” an
Governor’s Rapids which form part of a Ilocano word which means assembly,
tributary of the Cagayan River. It gathers the Quirinians from Diffun to
features crystal clear waters which Nagtipunan to participate in the
earned it the award of being among the activities lined up for the
cleanest inland bodies of water in the weeklong celebration.
whole Cagayan Valley. Pammadayaw Festival
Aglipay Caves and Campsite Serves as a motivation for better
Is an eco-tourism site found in Quirino governance and public service, people
province in the Cagayan Region in the empowerment, meaningful
Philippines. It consists of over 37 development in health environment
interlinked underground chambers, of and agriculture. It is celebrated in
which only 8 chambers have been municipality of Diffun every July 1-4.
explored, plus camping facilities and Ginnamuluan Festival
modern accommodations. Is a showcase of the unique culture,
convergence of all tribes and colorful
history of the Province of Quirino. It is
celebrated every month of September
every year which coincides with the
Araw ng Quirino Foundation.
References:
https://danielsecotravels.com/cagayan-valley-tourist-spots/
https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/cagayan-valley/
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/destinations/5/article
https://www.thephilippines.com/2015/08/5-amazing-tourist-attractions-cagayan-valley-
philippines.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/Attractions-g2152305-Activities-Cagayan_Valley_Region_Luzon.html
