Cagayan Valley: Attractions & Tourism

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Which mountain ranges create the valley where most of Cagayan Valley Region is situated?

  • Himalayas and Andes
  • Cordillera and Sierra Madre (correct)
  • Appalachian and Ural
  • Rockies and Alps

Which of the following provinces is NOT part of the Cagayan Valley Region?

  • Batanes
  • Isabela
  • Aurora (correct)
  • Quirino

What is the primary economic activity in Batanes, considering its land area and geographical location?

  • Trade
  • Tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Agriculture and Fishing (correct)

If a tourist aims to visit a location known for vast agricultural lands and woodcraft furniture, which city should they consider visiting?

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A traveler wants to explore multiple provinces in the Cagayan Valley. Which port of access offers connectivity to both Ilocos Norte and Batanes?

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A group of history enthusiasts is planning a trip to Batanes. Which historical site should be on their itinerary?

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Which natural attraction in Batanes is known for its rugged coastline and distinctive rock formations?

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If a traveler is looking for a spiritual experience in Cagayan combined with historical significance, which site should they visit?

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Which natural attraction in Cagayan offers a unique experience of black and fine sand beaches?

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A tourist is interested in exploring the religious landmarks of Isabela. Which of the following sites would be the MOST appropriate to visit?

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Which natural attraction in Isabela combines caves and potential therapeutic waters for visitors?

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A nature enthusiast is planning a visit to Nueva Vizcaya. Which destination offers an opportunity to explore a unique cave system?

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Which of the following natural attractions in Quirino provides an opportunity for spelunking?

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Considering the range of accommodations in Batanes, which of the following would MOST likely be a budget-friendly option?

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A traveler wants to stay in a mid-range accommodation in Cagayan. According to the information, which option fits the criteria?

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If a visitor to Isabela is seeking a budget-friendly accommodation, which of the following is MOST likely their choice?

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According to the accommodation options in Nueva Vizcaya, which lodging is classified as a high-end option?

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A traveler planning to visit Quirino is working with limited funds. Which accommodation offers a budget-friendly option?

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If someone wants to try a unique dish from Batanes made of anchovies, what should they order?

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A food enthusiast is seeking to taste Longganizang Tuguegarao. In which province can they find this local delicacy?

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A visitor wants to try a local version of 'suman' in Isabela. Which of the following should they look for?

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In Nueva Vizcaya, which of the following delicacies is particularly known for being vegetable-based?

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A traveler is interested in experiencing the local festivals of Cagayan Valley. Which festival takes place in Batanes?

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Which festival in Cagayan is celebrated to commemorate its foundation day?

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Which festival held in Isabela celebrates the harvest season?

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What is the primary focus of the Panagyaman Festival in Nueva Vizcaya, as suggested by its name?

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A town in Quirino celebrates its foundation through a motorismo festival. Which festival is this?

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Aside from Ilocano, which of the following is a major cultural group in the Cagayan Valley region?

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What are the primary agricultural crops that drive the economy of the Cagayan Valley region?

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What livelihood is supported by Magat Dam in Isabela?

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A social worker aims to communicate effectively with a diverse community in Cagayan Valley. Which set of languages would be MOST useful?

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Which attraction in Cagayan is known for its historical significance and stunning architecture?

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In Isabela, what combines serene waters and lush greenery?

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What offers both hiking and unique rock formations?

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What is the main atraction in Quirino Water Sports Complex?

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What cultural site in Batanes has a big church near the coast?

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Flashcards

Cagayan Valley Region

Region 2 of the Philippines, located in northeastern Luzon, known for its valley between the Cordillera and Sierra Madre mountain ranges.

Batanes

The northernmost province in the Philippines, known for its unique landscapes and cultural heritage.

Natural attractions of Cagayan

Includes the Callao Cave, San Carlos River Cave, and Claveria Sand Beach.

Cagayan's natural attractions

Includes the Palaui Island, Sta. Ana, Jackport Cave, and Cagayan River.

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Historical attractions of Isabela

Includes the St. Mathias Church, San Pablo Church, and Our Lady Of Atocha Church

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Natural attractions from Isabela

Includes the Bonsai Forest, Camp Samal, and Northern Sierra

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Historical attractions from Nueva Vizcaya

Includes the People's Museum And Library, Saint Vincent Ferrer Church and Saint Dominic Cathedral.

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Natural attractions of Quirino

Includes Mount Piray, Victoria Falls And Natural Resort. And Governors Rapids And Caves

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Ivatan Festival

A festival in Batanes held from June 19 to July 1.

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Aggao Nac Cagayan

A festival in Cagayan, celebrates the provincehood.

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Ivatan People

One of the major ethnic groups in the Cagayan Valley region.

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Major Industries of Cagayan

The main crops include rice, corn, and tobacco.

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Spoken languages and dialects

Includes English, Visayan, and Chavacano.

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Cagayan Provincial Museum

A cultural attraction where you can connect with the past and discover the region's story

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Cape Engano

Also known as Cape Engaño, a beautiful cape with a historic lighthouse on Palaui Island

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A great cultural site in Cagayan

Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Piat.

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Study Notes

  • The presentation focuses on Cagayan Valley (Region II) in the Philippines.
  • Mr. Julius T. Flores (CHTM) prepared the presentation.

Lesson Objectives

  • Identify attractions, activities, accommodations, and cultural highlights in Cagayan Valley.
  • Create tour packages with different tourism activities.
  • Assess the region's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) based on the 4As of tourism (Attractions, Accessibility, Accommodation, Amenities).

Introduction to Cagayan Valley

  • Cagayan Valley lies in a valley between the Cordillera and Sierra Madre mountain ranges.
  • It offers caves, forests, waterfalls, beaches, and heritage sites.
  • Region II includes Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino provinces.

Fast Facts about the Provinces

  • Batanes:
    • Capital: Basco
    • Land Area: 21,901 hectares
    • Major Industry: Agriculture and Fishing
    • 6 towns
  • Cagayan:
    • Capital: Tuguegarao City
    • Land Area: 929,575 hectares
    • Major Industries: Agriculture, Fishing, Livestock, Woodcraft Furniture
    • 1 city, 28 towns, municipalities
  • Isabela:
    • Capital: Ilagan
    • Land Area: 1,241,493 hectares
    • Major Industries: Agriculture, Commerce, Trade, Woodcraft Furniture
    • 3 cities, 34 towns, municipalities
  • Nueva Vizcaya:
    • Capital: Bayombong
    • Land Area: 397,567 hectares
    • Major Industries: Agriculture, Commerce, Trade
    • 15 towns, municipalities
  • Quirino:
    • Capital: Cabarroguis
    • Land Area: 232,347 hectares
    • Major Industries: Agriculture and Woodcraft Furniture
    • 6 towns, municipalities

Ports of Access

  • Airports: Basco Airport, Tuguegarao Airport, Cauayan Airport
  • Sea: Currimao, Ilocos Norte - Basco, Batanes
  • Land: From Manila via Pan-Philippine Highway, from Baguio, and from Vigan

Attractions and Activities by Province

  • Batanes:
    • Historical/Cultural/Heritage: Dipnaysuhuan Japanese Tunnel, Mount Carmel Chapel, Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception Cathedral
    • Natural: Sabtang Island, Itbayat Island, Batan Island, Yami/Amianan, Di-atay Beach, Chawa Cave, Mt. Matarem, Mt. Iraya, House of Dakay, Diura Fishing Village, Radiwan Point, Basco Marine Sanctuary, Basco Rolling Hills, Racuh A Payaman, Valugan Bay
    • Built: Basco Lighthouse And Naidi Hill, Honesty Coffee Shop, Chawa View Deck, Ranum Ni Kumalakal/Racuh-a-idi Spring Of Wellness, Basco PAGASA Station, Old Loran Station, Ruins Of Songsong, San Jose Church, San Carlos Borromeo Church
  • Cagayan:
    • Historical/Cultural/Heritage: Cagayan Provincial Museum, Tuguegarao Cathedral, Basilica Minore Of Our Lady Of Piat, Iguig Calvary Hills And Parish Of St. James The Greater, San Jacinto De Polonia Parish
    • Natural: Callao Cave Tourist Zone, San Carlos River Cave, Sierra Cave, Baggao Cave And Water Systems, Portabaga Falls Claveria Sand Beach, Palaui Island, Sta. Ana, Jackpot Cave, Wide Expanse Of Black And Fine Sand Beaches, Cagayan River Aparri Delta
    • Built: Buntun Bridge, Magapit Suspension Bridge, St. Paul University, Carsumco
  • Isabela:
    • Historical/Cultural/Heritage: St. Mathias Church, San Pablo Church, Aguinaldo Shrine, Our Lady Of Atocha Church
    • Natural: Bonsai Forest, Camp Samal, Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park, Fuyot Springs National Park, Sta. Victoria Caves, Crocodile Sanctuary Of San Mariano, Dibulo Falls, Dicotcotan Beach, Honeymoon Island
    • Built: Guibang Church, Shrine Of Our Lady Of La Sallette, Magat Dam Tourism Complex, Giant Butaka, Landmark Of Heroes, Water World Grand Resort
  • Nueva Vizcaya:
    • Historical/Cultural/Heritage: People's Museum And Library, St. Vincent Ferrer Church, St. Dominic Cathedral
    • Natural: Mt. Pulag, Mt. Ugu, Capisaan Cave System, Imugan Falls.
    • Built: Provincial Capitol
  • Quirino:
    • Natural: Nagbukel Caves, Aglipay Caves And Campsite, Victoria Falls And Natural Resort, Addalam River Ecology Park, Governor's Rapids And Caves, Bimmapor Rock Formation, Nagtipunan River, Mactol Falls
    • Built: St. Lourdes Calvary Municipal Park, Motocross Mountain

Range of Accommodation

  • Budget (less than Php 1,500 per night), Mid-Range (Php 1,500 to Php 3,000 per night), High End (at least Php 3,000 per night) options are listed per province.
  • Batanes:
    • Budget: Marfel's Lodge, Ivatan Town, Hometel, Brandon's Lodge, Troy Lodge, DDD Habitat Lodge, Shanedel's Inn & Café, Ivatan Lodge, Batanes Resort
    • Mid-Range: Valugan Hometel, Seaside Lodge & Restaurant, Batanes Homestay Association
    • High End: Fundacion Pacita
  • Cagayan:
    • Budget: Hotel Joselina, Villa Blanca Hotel, Hotel Candice, Hotel Carmelita, Pulsar Hotel, Hotel Kimikarlai, Villa Victoria Hotel, Hotel Roma, Hotel Delfino, Claveria Bayview Inn
    • Mid-Range: Ivory Hotel & Suites, Mango Suites, Hotel Lorita, Taj Hotel, Holiday Plaza Hotel, Callao Caves Resort, Portabaga Falls Park & Resort
    • High End: Gonzaga Riverview Hotel and Resort
  • Isabela:
    • Budget: Villa Diana Hotel & Café, GraceHill EconoSuites Hotel, New Amity Hotel, Golden A Hotel, Cherry Hotel, Hotel Alta, The Hotel Amancio
    • Mid-Range: Dreamwave Hotel, Oryza Hotel, The Hotel Andrea, Hotel Sophia, Spring Garden Resort
  • Nueva Vizcaya:
    • Budget: 24/7 Inn & Resort, AM/PM Lodge, Bamboo Inn, Saber Inn, Gamponia Farm Resort, Balai Gloria Hotel
    • Mid-Range: Highlander Hotel & Resort, Meaco Hotel
    • High End: Lower Magat Ecotourism Park
  • Quirino:
    • Budget: Disadeco Lodge, Diffun Lodge, CFFQI Training Hall, Abrasa MPC Hotel, Saber Lodge
    • Mid-Range: Villa Caridad Hotel and Resort, Capitol Plaza Hotel & Restaurant

Food and Delicacies

  • Batanes: Bangun a yuyunu (anchovies), Vunes (dried gabi stalk), Lataven (raw fish), Lunyis (salted fried pork), Chinavules (steamed gabi leaves)
  • Cagayan: Pancit Batil Patung, Longganizang Tuguegarao, Luñis, Tugi, Homemade Milk Candy
  • Isabela: Pancit Cabagan, Moriecos, Binallay (suman), Inatata (suman), Binagen lobster, Curacha, Dinengdeng, Siniwsiwan, Lechon Carnero (lamb), Rabong Corn Bibingka
  • Nueva Vizcaya: Abal-abal, Tateg, Kakanin, Pinakbet, Dinengdeng, Palitaw
  • Quirino: Nilupak, Nilubyan, Royal Tubikoy, Adobong Pato, Dinakdakan, Igado

Festivals and Special Events

  • Batanes: Ivatan Festival (June 19 - July 1)
  • Cagayan: Aggao Nac Cagayan (June 23-29), Piat Sambali Festival (June 23-30), Bangkarera Festival (May 10)
  • Isabela: Baka Festival (February 15), Binallay Festival (May), Binnadangan Festival or Palay Festival (July 4), Gawagawayan Festival (April 10-13)
  • Nueva Vizcaya: Panagyaman Festival (May 19-24), Grand Ammungan Festival, Citrus Festival (August)
  • Quirino: Quirino Motorismo (July 22-24), Panagdadapun Festival (September 8-10), Aquero Festival (February 11-13)

Major Cultural Groups

  • Ivatan
  • Ibanag
  • Itawes
  • Ilocano

Major Industries

  • Rice, corn, and tobacco are the main crops.
  • Fishing is prevalent in Cagayan, Isabela, Batanes, and Magat Dam.
  • The region produces livestock: cattle, hog, carabaos, and poultry.
  • Rattan furniture making and indigenous materials for export .

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