CAGAYAN VALLEY

REGION
DISCOVER PHILIPPINES
BY: ALEXES L. TADENA TM 114
INSTRUCTOR
HISTORY OF CAGAYAN VALLEY
The most important event in the history of Cagayan Valley took
place in 1572 when Spanish Conquistador Don Juan de Salcedo
traced the northern coast and landed at the mouth of the
Pamplona River. Before his visit, early Cagayanos reveled in a
civilization of their own.

The Spanish occupation in Cagayan was recorded to have

started in 1581 when Gobernador Gonzalo Ronquillo de Penaloza
sent Juan Pablo Carreon to the north to drive away a Japanese
fleet under the command of Taifusa. Carreon succeeded in his
mission and proceeded upriver to look for future pueblo sites and
thus making a name for himself in the process.
CAGAYAN VALLEY
REGION MAP
CAGAYAN VALLEY
Cagayan Valley Region is composed of five provinces -
Batanes, - Basco
Cagayan, - Tuguegarao city
Isabela, - Ilagan City
Nueva Vizcaya and; - Bayombong
Quirino - Cabarroguis

With general population of 2,813,159 as of 2000 census

 BATANES
“BREATH TAKING BATANES – EXPLORE SIMPLICITY”.
BATANES
It is known for its scenic waters and terrain
and clean environment. Batanes is also
recognized for the unique culture of the
islands' first settlers, the Ivatans. Batanes is
open for swimming, snorkeling, diving,
lighthouse visits, biking, and visits to century-
old Ivatan houses.
BATANES
Capital- Basco

IVATAN
People of Batanes
BATANES
VAKUL
Vakul is a headdress worn
by women in Batanes. It is
made from abaca fiber of
the voyavoy palm (the
Philippine palm). In
addition, vakul is a
traditional headdress
used to protect the
Ivatans from sun rays.
BATANES FESTIVALS
IVATAN FESTIVAL
Celebration of
ethnic and working
together as one
community
Joint celebration of
Indigenous Peoples
Month and Tourism
Week
December 2-8,
2023
BATANES FESTIVALS
KULAY FESTIVAL
are important as they
aim to strengthen the
well-preserved
traditions, beliefs and
culture of Batanes. By
showcasing the best
processed food
products in the
province, Kulay
encourages the
conservation of the
Ivatan way of life.
BATANES TOURIST SPOTS

Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel Chawa View Deck

On the Tukon hills, you can see the one of the highest areas in South Batan
Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, an Island in Batanes. Situated on a
interconnected network of tunnels mountainside between the towns of
carved out of the mountain. It served Basco and Mahatao, the view deck was
as a shelter for the Japanese forces built overlooking the West Philippine
during World War II. Sea.
BATANES TOURIST SPOTS

HONESTY COFFEE SHOP

Diura Fishing Village
The prices of goods and souvenirs
Take a break from swimming, hiking,
are written on the items. It’s a self-
and getting windblown to see how the
service store where you can take
fishermen in Batanes live their daily
what you need, eat to your heart’s
lives at the Diura Fishing Village, which
content, clean up, and leave your
is also located in Mahatao.
payment in a box.
BATANES TOURIST SPOTS

Start your Batanes lighthouse tour The first Batanes lighthouse has been
bright and early in Basco, located on constructed here in Naidi Hills. The site
the main island, Batan. offers a breathtaking view of Baluarte
Bay, Basco Town, Mount Iraya, and the
sloping hills of Batan Island.
BATANES TOURIST SPOTS

House of Dakay
Mt. Iraya
If you’re in Batan’s Ivana, make sure
famous Batanes tourist attraction,
to visit the House of Dakay, the oldest
Mt. Iraya. This active volcano offers
surviving Ivatan house in Batanes.
an adventure for hikers.
This "bahay na bato"
 CAGAYAN
THE SPELUNKER'S, TREKKER'S, AND GAME FISHER'S PARADISE R
CAGAYAN
Known as the spelunker's, trekker's, and
game fisher's paradise rolled into one,
Cagayan provides a never-ending
adventure with ecotourism in the
forefront of its offering.
CAGAYAN
Capital- TUGUEGARAO CITY

People of Cagayan called

“IBANAG” which mean
PEOPLE OF THE RIVER
CAGAYAN

The longest river flows

on CAGAYAN province,
The “Cagayan River” or
“RIO GRANDE DE
CAGAYAN”
 CAGAYAN FESTIVAL
The Bangkarera Festival of
the municipality of Aparri
(May 10th) features an
exciting race participated in
by up to a hundred boats of
different sizes and shapes, as
thanksgiving to their patron
saint, St. Peter Thelmo.
 CAGAYAN FESTIVAL
Aggao Nac Cagayan (June 23
- 29) which commemorates
the establishment of the civil
government in Cagayan on
June 29, 1583.
 CAGAYAN FESTIVAL
Piat Sambali Festival (June 23 -
30) which religious devotees
from all over look forward to. It
features a reenactment of the
"sambali", a war dance of
tribes that were united and
converted to Christianity
through the intercession of the
Lady of Piat (known also as the
Black Mary).
CAGAYAN TOURIST SPOTS

Callao Cave LOWER MAGAT ECO TOURISM

Located at Peñablanca, the Adjacent to the Callao Cave is
Callao Cave is around 40 the Sierra Cave for those
minutes of travel from looking for added adventure.
Tuguegarao City.
CAGAYAN TOURIST SPOTS

The Pinacanauan River is one of About 30 minutes from downtown

the top Cagayan tourist spots you Tuguegarao, Calvary Hills in Iguig,
can visit within the Callao Caves Cagayan is among the heritage Cagayan
National Park tourist spots not to miss.
CAGAYAN TOURIST SPOTS

Located within Tuguegarao City, you Another cultural site to visit in Cagayan is
can quickly visit St Peter’s Cathedral the Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat.
when you book your accommodation About 30 minutes from the capital, you will
in the capital. be arriving on the outskirts of Piat.
CAGAYAN TOURIST SPOTS

The Buntun Bridge connects

The white sand of Palaui Island is
Tuguegarao City and the town of
what makes this secluded island
Solana in Cagayan. It is considered as
famous for adventure and nature
the second-longest bridge, next to San
lovers.
Juanico in Eastern Visayas.
CAGAYAN LOCAL FOODS
Pancit Batil Patung – If there’s one dish you definitely want to try
and is recommended by the Cagayan locals, then it would be this.
The Pancit Batil Patung is an iconic noodle dish that started in
Tuguegarao City.
Chicharabao – Chicharabao is carabao chicharron. This puffy,
airy, and crispy snack is made out of carabao skin. It is popular
to buy as souvenirs and comes in a variety of flavors you can
choose from.
ISABELA
RICE GRANARY OF THE NORTH
ISABELA
Capital- ILAGAN CITY

Isabela was also declared the second-largest rice

producer in the Philippines and the Queen Province
of the North. Isabela is the 9th richest province in
the Philippines as of 2021. The province has four
trade centers in the cities of Ilagan, Cauayan,
Santiago and the municipality of Roxas.
ISABELA FESTIVALS

A survey revealing quite number of

ranches in San Pablo led to the
establishment of the Baka Festival.
Held on January 15 it is expected not
only to be the highlight of future
patronal fiestas of San Pablo .
ISABELA FESTIVALS
Ilagueños have made the binallay a
symbol of the noble characteristics
they aspire to have as individuals and
as a community. Binallay is tedious
and involves steaming the rice cake
twice… hardworking because it is
difficult to prepare the rice cake
ISABELA TOURIST SPOTS

HONEYMOON ISLAND
Located in Maconacon, this One of the largest dams in the
secluded island offers pristine Philippines, Magat Dam in Ramon
white-sand beaches and provides hydroelectric power and
crystal-clear waters perfect for irrigation to the region. It's also a
swimming and snorkeling. popular fishing spot.
ISABELA TOURIST SPOTS

This historic church in Gamu is Explore this ancestral house turned

known for its beautiful museum in Santiago City,
architecture and its miraculous showcasing the rich history and
image of Our Lady of the culture of the province.
Visitation.
ISABELA TOURIST SPOTS

AGUILANDO SHRINE
DICOCOTAN BEACH
This historic site in Palanan is where
This serene beach in Palanan is
General Emilio Aguinaldo was captured
perfect for those seeking a
by American forces in 1901, marking the
relaxing getaway surrounded
end of the Philippine-American War.
by nature.
ISABELA LOCAL FOODS
Pancit Cabagan- is a pansit version from the town of Cabagan, Isabela. In fact, it is
considered one of the province’s most popular dishes. Furthermore, this pansit
version uses miki noodles, Lechon Carajay, and eggs
Dinengdeng- This Ilokano meal includes a bagoong isda (fermented fish paste)
soup base that is blended with local vegetables and grilled or fried fish.
Inatata- Steaming is used for cooking whole sticky rice in little cylinders from
banana leaves. They usually come in batches of ten that together look like a
magazine of bullets.
Pinataro- This warm dish is from a blend of white sticky rice dumplings, banana,
sweet potato, and coconut strips. The sticky rice dumplings usually come with a
thick coconut latik cream.
NUEVA VISCAYA
WATERSHED HAVE OF THE NORTH
NUEVA VISCAYA
Capital- BAYOMBONG

Considered a watershed haven, it is 70 percent

forestland. It is strategically bounded by the Sierra
Madre Mountain Ranges, Caraballo Mountains, and
Cordillera Mountains. It is also the gateway to the
Cagayan Valley Region and the Banaue Rice
Terraces, the Eighth Wonder of the World.
NUEVA VISCAYA FESTIVALS

Grand Ammungan Festival, also

known as Ammungan Festival, is a
founding anniversary and cultural
festival of the province of Nueva
Vizcaya, Philippines held every May
24. The day is also declared as special
non-working holiday and called
Nueva Vizcaya Day since 1985.
NUEVA VISCAYA FESTIVALS

This province’s
mountain town,
dubbed as Luzon’s
citrus capital, will be
holding a citrus
festival Aug. 17-18.
NUEVA VISCAYA FESTIVALS

Panagyamanan Festival was the

rice festival previously
conducted by Nueva Vizcaya in
observance of its founding day.
Its name comes from the word
panagyamanan, an Ilocano word
that means thanksgiving.
NUEVA VISCAYA TOURIST SPOTS

Imugan WaterFalls is located in the ower Magat Eco-Tourism Park is one

municipality of Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya. of the best ways to experience
The waterfall is one of many in the Nueva Vizcaya tourist attractions
Caraballo mountains that serves the with a large group.
Cagayan River with water.
NUEVA VISCAYA TOURIST SPOTS

The Saint Dominic Cathedral, also known

as Bayombong Cathedral, is a perfect The Capisaan Cave System is one of Nueva
illustration of an 18th-century Vizcaya's most tourist spots. The cave is 4.2
masterpiece located in Brgy. Salvacion is kilometers long, making it the Philippines'
situated in the municipality of fifth most extended cave system. It is
Bayombong. situated in Brgy.
 QUIRINO
IN QUIRINO, HAVE YOUR “BASKET OF HAPPINESS”
QUIRINO
Capital- CABARROGUIS

It is the youngest Province in Cagayan Valley Region.

The province is dubbed the "Forest Heartland of
Cagayan". An off-the-beaten-track destination geared
towards eco-adventurers, the tourist attractions in
the province include waterfalls, rock formations, river
gorges, whitewater rapids and limestone caves.
 QUIRINO FESTIVALS

Panagdadapun Festival is
the founding anniversary
and a celebration of
indigenous people in the
province of Quirino,
Philippines every
September 6 to 10.
QUIRINO TOURIST SPOTS

Governor's Rapids is a place you Quirino Water Sport Complex is the next
can visit in Quirino to experience tourist destination you can visit when
a fun outdoor adventure in the traveling in this province. The area of
summer. this place is around 9.5 hectares which
accommodates various holiday facilities
QUIRINO TOURIST SPOTS

The next popular tourist attraction in

Quirino is Aglipay Caves. Before heading You can visit Landingan Viewpoint
to this cave, visitors must pass a track in to see beautiful flowers and
the forest, a suitable tourist destination mountain views. You can use a jeep
for nature lovers. or rent a car to get to this place.
QUIRINO LOCAL FOODS
Adobong Pato-Adobo is a popular Filipino dish in which meat or fish is braised in vinegar, black
pepper, garlic, and green onions. The ancient Filipinos developed this signature cooking technique
which is still widely used today. In Quirino Province
Royal Tubikoy- A mouth-watering dish that locals swear by is the Royal Tubikoy. Made out of tupig,
bibingka, and tikoy, this sweet delicacy is definitely irresistible even to those who are not used to
eating regionally native dishes such as these
Pancit Cabagan- If you have Filipino friends, you must have heard of pancit Cabagan. It’s a noodle dish
composed of thick and long rice noodles. It is cooked with shrimp, pork, and green peas. While it’s
cooked the same way, Quirino’s version has its own flair.
Adobong Tateg- One of Quirino’s most well-known native dishes is the Adobong Tateg. In Tagalog, it
means “tadpole or larvae soup” and consists of many different ingredients (some might say over 20!).
But then, one thing that really makes this dish stand out is that one of the traditional ingredients used
to make this popular Filipino delicacy is a beetle found in wood logs!
Tilanggit- One of the Quirino locals’ well-known livelihoods is the sale of Tilanggit, a packed dried fish
mix of tilapia and danggit. Its preserved nature makes it perfect as a take-home souvenir. This is
because it can survive the long trip back home.
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REGION
LANGUAGES AND DIALECTS
People of the Cagayan Valley Region can
speak and understand english. The Major
dialects that are being used in this
regionare Ilocano, Ybanag, Ytawes and
Filipino.