Tuguegarao City Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Caving in Callao

Caving in Callao, Tuguegarao City

 miguel_arcangel Says:  Callao Cave in Penablanca is a 7 chamber cave and is the the best known tourist attractions of the province, about 40 minutes from the town proper via hired tricycle at 250 pesos one way (you can also checkout the banca ride going to the cave). I asked a lot of people from... 

Basketball League

Basketball League, Tuguegarao City

 babesuae Says:  Sponsor Basketbal team from Caggay Zone 2 Tuguegarao City 

Adventure of a lifetime at Callao Caves

Adventure of a lifetime at Callao Caves, Tuguegarao City

 yellowbell Says:  In our hope to see the 7-chambered Callao Caves and its stalactites and stalagmites, we had the most memorable and scary adventure our life! Mistake # 1 Despite the reminder of the hotel personnel that we cannot reach the Callao caves since it was already 4 pm and it was... 

Restaurants  

Dok's Panciteria: Pancit Cabagan

Dok's Panciteria: Pancit Cabagan, Tuguegarao City

 miguel_arcangel Says:  Dok's Carinderia is a local canteen located along the HiWay of Tuguegarao City, just across the Victory Liner. Don't expect much from a side street canteen though. it's the one nearest to the bus stations so I never had to scan for another Panciteria along. There's Jollibee... 

Kusina de Cagayana: Beware of Poor Service in this Restaurant

Kusina de Cagayana: Beware of Poor Service in this Restaurant, Tuguegarao City

 carlalatupan Says:  I am an expat who often goes home to visit my parents in Cagayan Valley. While waiting for my flight back to Manila from Tuguegarao City airport, I would usually have buffet lunch in nearby Kusina Cagayana. Last March, I had a very unpleasant experience dining in this... 

Crown Bakeshop: Great bread and pastrries

Crown Bakeshop: Great bread and pastrries, Tuguegarao City

 florence888 Says:  Although I just breezed through Tuguegarao, my sister-in-law Bambi highly recommends Crown Bakeshop right beside Roma Hotel. She swears by their cheese rolls, chicken ala king roll, donuts and clubhouse sandwich! 

Kainang Pilipino Restaurant: Try the Crispy Pata

Kainang Pilipino Restaurant: Try the Crispy Pata, Tuguegarao City

 pres_16 Says:   This restaurant offers crispy pata as its specialty. 

Transportation  

Bus Schedules from Tuguegarao

Bus Schedules from Tuguegarao, Tuguegarao City

 miguel_arcangel Says:  Bus Schedules from Tuguegarao going to Ilocos Region (via GMW Buses) and Metro Manila (via Florida Bus & Victory Liner).Beware of riding the Shuttles plying around. They usually don't bring you to your destination or pull over somewhere and wait for more passengers. 

Florida, Victory, et al.

Florida, Victory, et al., Tuguegarao City

 miguel_arcangel Says:  Buses going to Cagayan Valley are available on schedule basis.There are 2 big bus companies plying these route- the Victory Liner in Kamias and Pasay, and Florida Bus Lines in Cubao and Sampaloc. They got most of the trips at night since it is a 12 hour bus run. You can also... 

CEBU PACIFIC AIRLINE

CEBU PACIFIC AIRLINE, Tuguegarao City

 melanietracy Says:  Cebu Pacific Airline Schedule: DAILY FLIGHTS: Manila to Tuguegarao 12:30 NN - 1:30 PM Tuguegarao to Manila 14:00 PM - 15:00 PM ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS every Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays: Manila to Tuguegarao 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Tuguegarao to Manila 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Ever reliable Victory Bus Lines

Ever reliable Victory Bus Lines, Tuguegarao City

 florence888 Says:  Take the Victory bus at the Kamias station. The fare to Tuguegarao is 671 pesos. It's a 12 hour bus ride and for us it was even longer because our destination was the town of Tuao. Tuao is a few towns away from Tuguegarao City and about an hour's drive. Because the trip is... 

Victory Liner

Victory Liner, Tuguegarao City

 masterrecca Says:  Its terminal is along EDSA, Quezon City. Bus fare is P600 up. 

Shopping  

Ask Julie...: Chorizos and Carabao Milk Candy

Ask Julie...: Chorizos and Carabao Milk Candy, Tuguegarao City

 syllybabe Says:  Give your orders to Julie so she can call in your order for you. Longganisa Recado that Julie serves for breakfast and the milk candy that the guides give for dessert while camping. P150/kilo for the Longganisa (pork sausage)and P23/pack of the milk candy 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Beware Belvedere Hotel

Beware Belvedere Hotel, Tuguegarao City

 khumba Says:  smelly and Stinky with bedbugs... 

No Dangers...Just Have Fun!

No Dangers...Just Have Fun!, Tuguegarao City

 syllybabe Says:  In spite of the fact that spelunking, kayaking, and whitewater rafting sounds like they're sports only for the avid outdoor sportsman, they're all pretty safe if done under the guidance of experts...which we had.Just remember to listen carefully to instructions and know that... 

What to Pack  

Pack a Flashlight and Plenty of Sunblock

Pack a Flashlight and Plenty of Sunblock, Tuguegarao City

 syllybabe Says:  I took a backpack that held enough stuff for 4 days. Bring ziplock bags for whatever you don't want to get wet during the rafting trip. Bathing suits, nylon or polyester rash guards, sandals or aquashoes, a raincoat, and a sarong or malong for changing while you're out in... 

Off The Beaten Path  

exploring Sta.Ana, Cagayan

exploring Sta.Ana, Cagayan, Tuguegarao City

 shengbel Says:  just came back from my tuguegarao trip if your planning to go Sta.Ana vans are available @180 pesos one way fare travel time is 3-4hrs.if your staying in the resort near the town proper don't expect white sands beach you need to go island hopping which is a bit pricey for me... 

Should Have Been a Tourist Destination

Should Have Been a Tourist Destination, Tuguegarao City

 jgbrillantes Says:  About three hours from Tuguegarao City is the town of Sta. Ana. To get there, you may ride a bus going straight to the town from Don Domingo Bus Terminal in front of a market. To get to the bus terminal, just hail a tricycle and tell the driver that you're going to Don... 

Favorites  

Taste the Local Flavor - Pawa, Tupig, atbp.

Taste the Local Flavor - Pawa, Tupig, atbp., Tuguegarao City

 i-s-a Says:  ..The place is famous for their native delicasies such as those in the picture. The white round one is called "Pawa" made from pounded sticky rice (made in the consistency of flour) with sweetened peanuts inside. "Tupig" is like suman but instead of steaming, it was roasted... 

What's in Tuguegarao

What's in Tuguegarao, Tuguegarao City

 masterrecca Says:  Air-conditioned restaurants, hotels, discos, videokes, movie houses, and other amenities are found in Tuguegarao, offering a variety of entertainment, recreation and cuisine. Shops offering souvenirs and native products are found in the two public markets and around Calle... 

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 Tuguegarao City Landmarks - The seat of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao. The church with belfry is the biggest Spanish-built church in Cagayan Valley, constructed under the supervision of Fr. Antonio Lobato, OP on June 17, 1761 to... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi, anybody knows how much it cost for a plane ticket for manila to tuguegarao during the month of july - august? 

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A: check the following websites regularly for promo fares: http://www.cebupacificair.com/ http://www.airphils.com/ http://www.philippineairlines.com/home/home.jsp 

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Rough Rivers for Wild Rides

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 I had no idea what to expect when I was asked to join this trip. I only knew I was going with college friends and jumped at the opportunity to spend the entire weekend with them away from the city. We... 

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Tuguegarao City Landmarks

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 The seat of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao. The church with belfry is the biggest Spanish-built church in Cagayan Valley, constructed under the supervision of Fr. Antonio Lobato, OP on June 17, 1761 to... 

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Visiting Tuguegarao

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 My version of "Lakbay Norte" has started and I chose Tuguegarao for the reason that it is indeed in the northern part of Luzon. Prepare yourself though for a long bus ride of 12-13 hours from Manila.... 

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Tongue-twisting Tuguegarao

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Tuguegarao City. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Road trip galore

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 My friend Mimi invited herself (ha ha) to the first birthday party of our friend Flor Osalvo's daughter. She sort of dragged me along. The plan: take a back-breaking 13 hour bus ride to Cagayan,... 

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