Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Tuguegarao, Cagayan, Philippines






Tuguegarao City is in Cagayan Valley province, situated on the northern part of the Luzon island in the Philippines. The city climate is kind of hot, its location being surrounded by mountains. The roads are good, the city has all the amenities typical in Philippine cities.

Airport Code TUG

Carriers Air Philippines

The domestic airport terminal has no airconditioning system in the arrival area.

Hotels /Accomodation

There are quiet a number of decent hotels within the city, but the best is Hotel Roma, It is in the heart of the city, it is near a church, a hospital, restaurants, bars and market.

Sites to See

Capitol Building (Seat of Provincial Government)
The Church
The Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat and its Museum
Callao Caves
Cagayan River

Food

Longanisa, (i love the taste of their longanisa, not too much garlic after taste)

Pasalubong /Souvenirs

Carabao Milk bars
Peanuts
Longanisa