Caving Adventure in Cagayan

Cagayan is dubbed as the caving adventure capital of the Philippines, Department of Tourism (DOT) tags the town as never-ending adventure. Callao Cave is one of the most popular cave in the country where the fossilized remains, "Callao man", was found to be at least 67,000 years old.

Callao cave is just one of the 300+ caves situated in Penablanca, Cagayan. It boasts of massive limestone formations, skylight and a chapel on its 2nd chamber.

Towns in Cagayan like Baggao, Sta. Teresita, and Buguey also boasts of caving adventure in the province to name a few. Sta. Teresita recently celebrated the 3rd National Ecotourism Festival where tourists flock on the said event to experience caving and endure the adrenaline test.

One of the most technical cave in the said town is Ari-0 which is a vertical cave. It is a muddy and wet cave where your technical skills in single rope technique is needed. Maquera cave is also comparable to a world class cave as per the British cavers who visited in town.

For beginners, you may opt to visit Tabaco cave with a side trip of Al-lilaw cave, Tangadan cave and Free cave for just a day of exploration. Your exploration will squeeze your body with crawling and creeping through each chamber that will keep you sweaty along the way. Though these are dry caves, expect to get dirty. 

Both foreign and local tourists continue to explore the caves.

Here are some photos inside Tabaco cave, Al-lilaw and Tangadan cave situated in thr town of Sta. Teresita.

Tabaco cave has numerous rock formations that will crack your own imagination.

Entering the last chamber of Tabaco cave.

Tourists flock with awe while looking at wide ceiling in Tabaco cave.

Al-lilaw cave in Sta. Teresita, Cagayan.

Tangadan cave in Sta, Teresita, Cagayan.

Kiteboard and Windsurf Festival 2015 in Cagayan

The first ever kiteboard and windsurf festival is held in Anguib beach, Santa Ana, Cagayan. The said event is organized by the Philippine Kiteboarding Association (PKA) and hosted by North Cagayan & Cagayan Grand Adventure and Leisure (CGAL).

Kite boarding and windsurf tour races on  January 11-13 and January 15-17, 2015 respectively.

Photo Courtesy to Philippine Kite Boarding Association

The first leg of Philippine Kite Boarding Competiton was held at Anguib beach in Santa Ana, Cagayan.  The 3-day tour races ended last January 13. The tour offers $40,000 cash prize ($10,000 for each leg) for the winner sponsored by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI).

Windsurf tour races on January 15-17. The event attracts tourists to come. It is now open to the public. So enjoy and have fun! :)

Casagan River

Casagan is one of the filming locations for "SURVIVOR:Blood vs. Water". The river is conducive for kayaking amid clusters of mangrove forests where migratory birds are sited.  You can also cross the Casagan suspension bridge made by the locals.

Anguib Cove

Anguib Cove in Santa Ana, Cagayan is touted as the "Boracay of the North" for its fine white sand and pristine blue waters.

Nangaramoan Beach

Nangaramoan Beach in Santa Ana Cagayan is a public white beach with cottages and KTV for rent. It can be reached by land or sea from San Vicente Port if you opt for an island hopping.

Cape Engaño

The ruins of Cape Engaño Lighthouse is situated in Palaui Island. The only existing lighthouse in the northern coast. It has been declared a National Cultural Treasure.

Palaui Island in Cagayan

PALAUI Island is a historical destination, dubbed as "One of the Best Beaches in the World", by CNN Travel (It is the only Southeast Asian beach in the top 10). It is a protected island with well-preserved coral reefs, extensive mangroves and a rich variety of aquatic wildlife.