Sunday, June 17, 2012

Solo Backpack: Tuguegarao, Cagayan



I left Santa Ana Cagayan by 11am. Hello Again Tuguegarao by 1pm

Transportation(Santa Ana- Tuguegarao): Van (Fare P180.00)

Checked in(Tuguegarao): Hotel Lorita (P760 down to P680, they gave me a discount, Single Room with AC,CR,TV,Location near St Peter and Paul’s Cathedral, Downtown). “Very reasonable “ –advised from Gael's blog.

What to visit: Callao Cave (located at the town of Penablanca, Cagayan, 30-45 mins from Tuguegarao)

Transportation (Tuguegarao-Callao): Tricycle Ride (Fare: P40.00 per passenger,needs 7 pax/trike or hire a trike worth P500.00 RT),Terminal (Near Don Domingo Public Market, infront of Mariton's Supermarket).

But for me, I was fetched by a newly found friend in Penablanca,Cagayan and we went to Callao Cave by Habal-Habal.

Callao Cave (pronounce Cal- Lao, not Calyao)
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Chapel Chamber

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Solo Backpack: Cagayan Valley

4th Solo Backpacking: Cagayan Province, Philippines

Province of Cagayan (aka Cagayan Valley- Region II)
Capital: Tuguegarao

June 16-18,2012

Information About my Trip

-Airphil Express RT Ticket worth P467.00 only
-Anguib Beach Cove (Branded as Boracay of Northeast)- a 30min trike ride from Sta. Ana Town Proper.
-Sta. Ana, Cagayan a 3-Hour Van Ride from Tuguegarao.

-Sta. Ana,Cagayan (jump off point to Palaui Island and Home Of Cagayan Economic Free Port Zone,there are 3 Casinos..semi Subic but not that fully developed).
-Tuguegarao(Branded as the Hottest City in PH)- CONFIRMED! Napudot! Hace Calor! Inita uy!
-Wait for John Lloyd and Bea's upcoming movie-they will feature Anguib and Callao Cave according to locals.
-Anguib (pronounce as Angib), Callao(pronounce as Cal- Lao not Callyao)
-Spent 5K(Transpo,Accomodation,Food,Pasalubong and Extras)

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Anguib Beach, Santa Ana Cagayan



Day I (June 16,2012)- Travel Time

30 mins Delayed 2P Flight.Lunch at Chowking Tuguegarao.3 Hour Van Ride to Sta. Ana