The recent Lakbay Norte 6 traveled Nueva Ecija and Cagayan to promote these provinces as the prime destination North of Luzon. It was organized by the North Philippines Visitors Bureau (NPV), spearheaded by the Manila North Tollways Corporation, builder and concessionaire of North Luzon Expressway.
There were media personnel and bloggers in the group and were able to visit Tuguegarao, Penablanca, Camalaniugan, Iguig and Santa Ana to name a few towns in Cagayan.
During their stay in Cagayan, they were able to visit historical churches like St. Peter's Cathedral (Tuguegarao Cathedral) which is the longest church in the valley. The well-known Basilica Minore of Piat which houses the 400+ years old image of Our Lady of Piat. The home of the oldest church bell in Southeast asia in San Jacinto church of Camalaniugan. And Calvary hills in Iguig, one of the pilgrimage destinations in Cagayan during lenten season.
Aside from churches, who will visit Cagayan without a taste of the famous pasit Batil-patong? The group was also able to taste the chicha-carabao, the local's carabao chicharon product of Lighthouse Cooperative. And a taste of the flavorful milky carabao candy and mango jello product of Cagayan State University (CSU).
Spelunking adventure in Callao cave was not able to push through because of the reported landslide in the area. The highlight of the tour is an island hopping in Santa Ana. The site of the famous filming location USA Survivor and the pristine white sand beach of Anguib.
Sumptous lunch was served at Jerolynda Resort, a privately owned by Costales family.
Tour Operator in Santa Ana: Cagayan Valley Traventures Co.
1A Montana Place, Brgy. Palawig,
Santa Ana, Cagayan
contact nos: +63927-9253070 (globe)
+63947-3494577 (smart)
Boat Association: SAMOBA (Santa Ana Motorboat Association)
