Looking for a new place to explore up north this summer? Why not discover the hidden charms of Tuguegarao City, dubbed the “Gateway to the Ilocandia and the Cordilleras?” The capital city of Cagayan offers a lot of exciting places to see and dishes to try. It is a budding tourism hotspot in Northern Luzon with a plethora of natural caves, old churches, museums, and delicacies.
Whether you’re up for a heritage tour, a thrilling adventure, or a delightful food trip, Tuguegarao has something in store for every kind of traveler. In the list below, find four of the best reasons why the “Premier Smart Ibanag City” is the best place to go this summer.
Explore The Caves Of Callao And Sierra
Callao Cave stands as the most iconic tourist landmark of Cagayan. It’s one of the 300 caves found in Penablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape. Seven chambers compose Callao cave. And its main highlight is a beautifully illuminated chapel.
Callao is generally easy to navigate, but if you’re looking for a more challenging one, head on to Sierra Caves. Less explored by visitors, you can see live rock formations accessible in varying wide and narrow openings. Prepare for an adventure as you will need to crawl and get dirty with mud here.
Cross The Buntun Bridge
Experience our very own Golden Gate of San Francisco by crossing the Buntun Bridge in Tuguegarao. One of the longest bridges in the Philippines, it extends up to 1.37 km spanning the Cagayan River.
Your Next Place Of Investment
Tuguegarao City is a budding investment hub in the north. Its strategic location makes it the “Gateway to the Ilocandia and Cordilleras.” The capital city of Cagayan Valley is the Regional Center of Cagayan Valley, as well as the Center of Excellence for Higher Education, Science, and Medicine in Region 2.
Economic activities are robust in the city, especially in the sectors of agriculture, tourism, and industrial development. Tuguegarao is a top producer of corn and rice production. It serves as a springboard of commerce and trade in the region and the backbone support to the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority. With its highly skilled workforce and available infrastructures, it was named the only Digital City in Region 2.
Last year, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) declared Tuguegarao City as the 2021 Most Business-Friendly LGU under the City Level 3 Category during the 47th Philippine Business Conference & Expo.
Credits: https://www.camella.com.ph/reasons-to-visit-tuguegarao-this-summer
