Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

Tuguegarao City is the city capital of Cagayan, Philippines and the regional capital of Region 02 (Cagayan Valley Region). Tuguegarao is the economic center of the Cagayan Valley Region, it is located on a peninsula in the Cagayan Valley. It is sheltered by the Sierra Madre Mountains in the East; Cordilleras in the West; and, the Caraballo Mountains in the South. It grew on the banks of the Cagayan River and the PInacanauan River, near the southern border of the province.

The highest recorded temperature in the Philippines and of the Western Pacific Region was in Tuguegarao on April 29, 1912 at 42.2°C (108°F). Average temperature during March and April is 38°C, one of the highest in the country for years.

(Source: Wikipedia.com)

I spent 5 years of my life in this City.

Welcome to Tuguegarao City

Brickstone Mall, Diversion Road

 

Tuguegarao City commercial district

Kalesa along the streets of Tuguegarao City

Paseo Mall

Cagayan State University (CSU) - a well known university in the region

Tuguegarao City Cathedral

GETTING THERE

By LAND
Bus: Florida Bus

Terminal: Sampaloc, Manila (along Lacson Street) or Cubao, Quezon City
Fare: around P700 – P1,000 depending on the type of bus you're going to get. The higher the price, the more comfortable you will be.
Travel time: It will take you 13 hrs before you reach the city proper. It’s better if you’re going to travel during the night for you to fall asleep and forget about the long hours of travel.


By AIR
Airline: Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air - MNL to TUG
Terminal: NAIA Terminal 3
Fare: roughly P1,200 (one way) but if you’re lucky enough, you can get a promo fare for just P800 (one way).
Travel time: 45 mins to 1 hour