Welcome to Cagayan Valley Region

ABOUT SEE & DO EAT & DRINK STAY FESTIVALS NEARBY

ABOUT

Situated in the northeast part of Luzon, Cagayan Valley is an administrative region composing of five provinces and four cities.

Location

Best Time to Visit

For the best combination of agreeable temperatures of around 27° C (80° F) and as little rain as possible, the best time to visit this region is between February and March. The first months of dry season can still be rainy, while the last months are usually pretty hot and humid.

Fast Facts

Area: 28,228.83 km² (10,899.21 mi²)

Population: 3,686,100

Density: 120

Regional Center: Tuguegarao

Languages: Ilocano; Ibanag; Ivatan; Itawis; Gaddang; Yogad; Isinay; Ilongot; Filipino; English

Provinces:

REGION 2 – Cagayan Valley

PROVINCE	LAND AREA KM2	POPULATION
Batanes	219.01	18,900
Cagayan	9,295.75	1,268,700
Isabela	12,414.93	1,697,100
Quirino	2,323.47	203,900
Nueva Vizcaya	3,975.67	497,500
Total	28,228.83	3,686,100

Cities: (4) Tuguegarao; Ilagan; Santiago; Cauayan

Barangays: 2,311

Major Industries:

• Crop (Palay, Corn, Sugarcane, Tomato, Peanut, Coffee, Coconut, Sweet Potato)
• Mining
• Milling
• Machineries
• Food Processing

Getting Here

The best way to get to Cagayan Valley depends on where you’re traveling from and your budget.

The fastest and most convenient method of travel a far distance in the Philippines is most often by plane, however in some cases, traveling by sea or land may be a better option and more cost-effective.

Use the following online service to determine the various transportation options available to you based on your point of departure and your destination.

Getting Around

The following are the modes of transportation available in this region. 

Suggested Budget

Use the chart below to get an idea of how much to budget daily.  Actual amounts will depend on YOUR travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages … some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less. Prices are in USD.

SEE & DO 

• Aglipay Cave and Campsite
• Aguinaldo Shrine
• Balay Santiago
• Balete Pass
• Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat
• Buntun Bridge
• Butaka Shrine
• Cagayan River
• Calayan Island
• Callao Cave
• Calvary Hills and Chapel of Transfiguration
• Capisaan Cave
• Chawa Cave
• Communal Pasture Land
• Farm Tourism Distination
• Governor’s Rapid
• Honesty Shop
• House of Dakkay
• Ilagan Sanctuary
• Imugan Water Falls
• Jackpot Cave
• Mactol Falls/San Pugo Falls
• Magat High Rise Dam
• Mt. Matarem
• Mt. Uho
• Old Loran Station
• Our Lady of Atocha Church
• Palaui Island
• Portabaga
• San Carlos Borromeo Church
• San Jose Church
• Santa Ana
• Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang

EAT & DRINK

• Alcala Milk Candy (Cagayan)
• Carabeef (Cagayan)
• Chicharabao (Cagayan)
• Corn coffee (Isabela)
• Corn pastillas (Isabela)
• Dibang (Bantanes)
• Lunis (Bantanes)
• Pancit Batil Patong (Cagayan)
• Pancit Cabagan (Isabela)
• Pancit Cabagan (Quirino)
• Perante oranges (Nueva Vizcaya)
• Royal Tubikoy (Quirino)
• Tapuy (Quirino)
• Turmeric rice (Bantanes)
• Uvud (Bantanes)
• Various kakanin or rice delicacies (Isabela)
• Vizcaya ponkan (Nueva Vizcaya)
• Vunung (Bantanes)

WHERE TO STAY

Where to Stay in Cagayan Valley Region

Use the following online resources to determine the best place for YOU to stay when visiting the Cagayan Valley region.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

• Bambanti Festival
• Kulay Festival
• Palu-palo Festival
• Payuhuan Festival
• Vakul-Kanayi Festival

WHAT’S NEARBY

• Central Luzon Region
• Cordillera Administrative Region
• Ilocos Region

READ MORE: 17 Regions of the Philippines (with map)

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