Posts from — June 2009

The major tourist attraction of Cagayan Province is caves, in particular, the famous seven chambered Callao Caves, which contain a chapel for those who wish to meditate on these wonders of nature. Other popular caves among the more than 300 that are around the region include Jackpot Cave, San Carlos Cave, Sierra Cave, and the Odessa-Tumbali Cave System.

A church inside the Callao Caves

Cagayan is also the gamefishing capital of the Philippines, with San Vicente, Sta. Anna and Palaui Island important destinations for sportfishing enthusiasts; the beautiful sailfish being the prize catch. Palaui also features the Spanish built Palaui Lighthouse.

Other tourist attractions in the province are mountain treks, river trips, surfing, the Magapit Suspension Bridge, St. Peter’s Cathedral and the Miraculous Lady of Piat, a four-century old image of Mary, which was brought from Macao to the Philippines in 1604 by Dominican friars. Visit the tourist spots in Cagayan Province.

Below is a list of historical sites that are recommended for tourists who visit Cebu City:

1. Casa Gorordo Museum - In this museum are displayed 19th century paintings, relics, household items and furniture

2. Colon Street - This street is the oldest street in the Philippines and is named after Christopher Columbus

3. Fort San Pedro - This place is the nucleus for the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines and was founded by Legazpi in 1565. The fort was later used as barracks for American and Japanese occupiers.

4. Lapu-Lapu Monument - this is located in Mactan, Lapu Lapu City and it commemorates Lapu-Lapu’s victory. He is regarded as the first Filipino patriot against a foreign aggressor.

5. Magellan’s Cross - This marks the spot where the first Catholic mass and baptism in the Philippines took place.

Magellan’s Cross (Inside)

Magellan’s Cross (Outside)

6. Magellan Marker - Also located in Mactan, Lapu Lapu City, this was erected on the spot where the famous explorer died on April 27, 1521 at the hands of Chief Lapu Lapu.

7. President Sergio Osmeña Memorabilia - This contains the late president’s historic car, his personal belongings and mementos.

8. University of San Carlos - This is the oldest school in the Philippines which was established in 1565.

9. University of San Carlos Museum - This is an anthropological and biological museum which traces ties between Philippine society and other Asian cultures.

The picturesque harbor cove of Pagadian City has earned a reputation of being called “The Little Hongkong of the South.” Pagadian City’s attractions are natural, rather than man-made.

Pagadian City Festival

Natural Attractions in Zamboanga Del Sur

The natural attractions in this Southern part of the Philippines are waterfalls (Pulacan Falls, Lourdes Falls, Lison Valley, Manga Falls), beaches (Muricay Beach, Bomba Beach, Poloyagan Beach, White Beach), caves (Manga Cave, Kendis Cave), and mountains (Mt. Pinokis, Mt. Susong Dalaga).

Springland Resort, Pagadian City

Stunningly beautiful Lakewood is regarded as on of the prime, unspoiled nature spots in the country. Tukuran Beach, a submarine landing area in World War II, also has great tourist potentiala among other attractions in Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Puerto Princesa is the gateway to Palawan and is the main airport and seaport for the island. For most tourists and visitors, this city offers their first sight of the spectacular natural environment, which blends harmoniously with the clean, safe city. The wide variety of resorts and restaurants is a reflection of Puerto Princesa’s cosmopolitan nature, as Palawan now enjoys a deserved international reputation as a tourist destination.

Here is a list of historical sites that you can inlude in your itenerary when you visit Ifugao.  Included is a brief description of each site.

1. Aguinaldo Hill, Allaguia Junction - This site was used by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo as a command post during the Philippine-American War. Gen. Aguinaldo was a Filipino general, politician, and independence leader. He played an instrumental role in Philippine independence during the Philippine Revolution against Spain and the Philippine-American War that resisted American occupation.

2. Million Dollar Hill, Kiangan - This site was given this name because of the amount of money spent by the Allied Forces in the capture of the site.

3. Philippine War Memorial Shrine, Kiangan - This is a gigantic, pyramid-pyramid shaped shrine which commemorates the end of World War II.