♦ Tuguegarao – Palaui – Nangaramoan Beach – Piat – Callao ♦
ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 (Nov 8, 2012) | |
| 0200 | Meet Up Florida Bus Manila |
| 0300 | Departure: Manila |
| 1600 | Arrival: Tuguegarao |
| 1700 | Dinner (Batil Patong Try Out) |
| 1800 | Brgy Bagay (Free Overnight Stay at Friends House) |
| 2100 | Lights Out |
| Day 2 (Nov 9, 2012) | |
| 0300 | Wake Up/Coffee/Bath Time |
| 0415 | PNOY Pandesal |
| 0430 | Van Terminal going to Sta Ana/Meet up with another buddy |
| 0500 | Departure: Tuguegarao, 1st Trip to Sta Ana |
| 0800 | Arrival: Sta Ana Proper |
| 0815 | Buy Food at the Market |
| 0900 | Breakfast/Snacks at Dampa Seafoods Restaurant |
| 1000 | Boat Arrangement Going to Palaui (Backdoor) |
| 1100 | Lunch at Dampa Seafoods Restaurant |
| 1300 | Departure: Sta Ana Backdoor |
| 1400 | Arrival: Palaui Island |
| 1415 | Picture Picture at Palaui Marker |
| 1500 | Trek to Cape Engano |
| 1600 | Trek back to Camp |
| 1615 | Trek to Cape Engano Waterfalls via Leonardo’s Trail |
| 1630 | Arrival at Cape Engano Waterfalls |
| 1700 | Trek back to Camp |
| 1715 | Prepare Dinner |
| 1800 | Dinner |
| 1900 | Socials |
| 2200 | Lights Out |
| Day 3 (Nov 10, 2012) | |
| 0500 | Wake Up Call / Break Camp |
| 0600 | Prepare Breakfast / Swim |
| 0700 | Breakfast Time |
| 0730 | Departure: Palaui Island |
| 0840 | Arrival: Sta Ana |
| 0900 | Snacks at Dampa Seafoods Restaurant |
| 0930 | Buy Food at the Market |
| 1130 | Off to Nangaramoan Beach |
| 1200 | Arrival: Nangaramoan Beach |
| 1230 | Prepare Lunch |
| 1315 | Lunch |
| 1400 | Free Time / Swim / Siesta / Explore |
| 1700 | Visit to 651 KM Marker (Is this the last marker?) |
| 1730 | Prepare Dinner |
| 1830 | Dinner Time |
| 2000 | Socials / Videoke |
| No Lights Out | |
| Day 4 ( Nov 11, 2012) | |
| 0400 | Pack Up / Tidy Up |
| 0500 | Departure: Nangaramoan Beach |
| 0600 | Arrival: Sta Ana Van Terminal |
| 0630 | Off to Tuguegarao |
| 0945 | Arrival: Tuguegarao Van Terminal |
| 1000 | Back at Brgy Bagay |
| 1030 | Central Terminal Buntuan Hi-Way |
| 1100 | Off to Piat |
| 1200 | Arrival at Piat Van Terminal |
| 1215 | Walk to Our Lady of Piat Church |
| 1300 | Lunch at Carmela’s Panciteria (Pancit Cabagan Ty Out) |
| 1330 | Back at Piat Van Terminal |
| 1345 | Off to Central Terminal |
| 1430 | Back at Central Terminal |
| 1445 | Off to Callao Cave via Tricycle |
| 1540 | Arrival at Callao Cave |
| 1545 | Pay Entrace and Secure Guide |
| 1550 | Start of Tour |
| 1645 | End of Tour / Sunset Viewing along Cagayan River |
| 1715 | Halo-Halo Treat |
| 1730 | Off to Tuguegarao City |
| 1830 | Quick Stop at Alcala Milk Candy Store |
| 1900 | Back at Brgy Bagay / Wash Up |
| 2000 | Off to Florida Bus Terminal |
| 2030 | Departure: Tuguegarao Florida Bus Terminal |
| 0500 | Arrival: Metro Manila |
EXPENSES |
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| Php550 | Florida Bus (Manila to Tuguegarao) – Morning Trip |
| Php20 | Trike (Victory Liner Terminal – Santa Ana Van Terminal) |
| Php180 | Van (Tuguegarao – Sta Ana) |
| Php100 | Public Market (Food) |
| Php500 | Per Person Rate – Boat (Sta Ana – Palaui Island – San Vicente) |
| Php180 | Van (Sta Ana – Tuguegarao) |
| Php125 | Tour Guide (Palaui Island) |
| Php300 | Trike (Nangaramoan – Sta Ana Van Terminal) |
| Php700 | Florida Bus Deluxe (Tuguegarao – Manila) |
| Php400 | Nangaramoan Cottage |
| Php200 | Videoke Rental (Nangaramoan Beach) |
| Disclaimer: Aplogies for not getting a very detailed list of expenses. The paper where we wrote it was drenched in water due to the heavy rain while in Nangaramoan. | |
♦ Trip Highlights ♦
Batil Patong is Tuguegarao’s own version of stir-fried noodles served with an egg topping and a side serving of egg drop soup. This is also served with loads of onions, chicharon, sliced pork, cabbage and beef strips. This dish won’t be complete without soy sauce, chilli and Calamansi. Almost in every in corner in Tuguegarao you’ll find Panciterias claiming to have the best Batil Patong. The best way to know is by trying it. Enjoy!
Essentials for making your very own Pancit Batil Patong
Palaui Island lies off the northwestern part of San Vicente, in the municipality of Santa Ana, Cagayan Province. Palaui Island was declared as a National Marine Reserve in August 28, 1994 encompassing an area of 7,145 hectares (17,660 acres). Because of its remoteness, Palaui Island is home to different species of rattan and similar commercially valuable timber producing wood species and is the sanctuary for 90 migratory birds.
The northern point of the island is called Cape Engaño where on the summit of the hill lie the ruins of Cape Engaño Lighthouse. Engaño Cove or Siwangag Cove is a small cove southwest of the lighthouse where supplies for the station were previously landed. Today, small vessels can find good anchorage in this protected cove, except by northwesterly and westerly winds. A trail and a 229-step concrete stairway from the cove leads the travelers to the lighthouse.
The Dos Hermanos rocky islets lie off Cape Engaño, in the northern point of Palaui.
The Port of San Vicente in Santa Ana, Cagayan, situated between Palaui Island and the coast of Luzon, is the jump-off point for crossing the channel to Punta Verde (Point Verde) on Palaui Island, or heading to Engaño Cove, a little further to the north. The hike from Punta Verde, the southeast tip of Palaui, to Cape Engaño takes about 3.5 to 4 hours of hike through beautiful verdant scenery. Primitive camping is allowed at the lighthouse vicinity.
See detailed story covering Day 1 and 2 of this trip here: Cagayan Trip: Palaui Island + Cape Engano
Nangaramoan Beach. a highly recommended place to relax, unwind, escape from city life and feel the wonders of nature. This is located in Sta. Ana, which is at the tip of the province of Cagayan. The beach is very accessible via commute(tricycle) or private vehicle because of the newly cemented road leading to the beach area. The beach is undergoing development with its construction of bigger cottages and accommodations for those who want to stay overnight.
See detailed story covering Day 3 of this trip here: Cagayan Trip: Nangaramoan Beach
Our Lady of Piat (formally: Nuestra Señora de Piat) is a 16th-century Roman Catholic icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the central figure at the altar of her shrine in Piat in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. Locally known as the patroness of the town, it is one of the most venerated Marian images of Mary in the Republic of the Philippines and is referred to as the Mother of Cagayan. The image of Our Lady of Piat is one of the most revered images among Catholics. Flocking every day to the shrine are devotees queueing to touch the image’s feet seeking her intercessions.
Aside from Pancit Batil Patong of Tuguegarao, another must try when visit Cagayan is Pancit Cabagan. This noodle dish originated from Isabela Province. It uses pancit miki thinner that what is being used in Batil Patong. Pancit Cabagan has lechon, quail eggs and mixed vegetables. It goes with a dark broth soup of the cabagan with egg. It goes very well with a mix sauce of loads of fresh onions , vinegar, soy sauce and calamansi.
Callao Cave is a cave with seven chambers located on the Province of Cagayan, in the Philippines. It is one of the best known tourist attractions of the province. It is located in Barangays Magdalo and Quibal, Peñablanca, near Tuguegarao City, the capital city of the Province of Cagayan. It has a natural cathedral located at the first chamber, which was turned into a chapel by the local people.
Sunset across Cagayan River
Your visit in Tuguegarao won’t be complete if you won’t bring with you one of the most famous pasalubong. The Alcala Carabao Milk Candy. Its sweetness is just right.
See detailed story covering Day 4 of this trip here: Cagayan Trip: Piat + Callao
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- Cagayan Trip: Visit to Our Lady of Piat & Callao Cave (manonglakwatsero.wordpress.com)
