ENGAGE

Discover the rich culture and history of Cagayan as you step into the Cagayan Museum located
in front the historic Rizal Park in one of the old Barangays in Tuguegarao City which is locally
known as ‘Bagumbayan’. The Cagayan Museum houses artifacts that are relevant not just to the
Cagayan Province, but to the entire human civilization as well.

PRAY
Whether you’re religious, spiritual or academic, Faith Tourism is one of Cagayan’s
pride. Rich in heritage, Cagayan levels up pilgrimage with culture and sights that
nourish the soul. With the Basilica of Our Lady of Piat being the top in the list, there are
still a lot of historical Churches and sacred places that are worth discovering in
Cagayan. Best to travel during the Holy Week to immerse yourself in local culture and
practices
CAVE
MALANGSI CAVE Calayan

SIERRA CAVE Peñablanca

AR ARO CAVE Gattaran

BANGALAO CAVE Santa Praxedes

CALLAO CAVE Peñablanca

BLUEWATER CAVE Bagga

Check out our events page for dates on when you can fully become a local
and fiesta like a Cagayano!
1. SAGAT FESTIVAL (PATRONAL FIESTA) January 16 | Sto. Niño, Cagayan
2. NAMUNIT FESTIVAL (8TH NAT’L ECOTOURISM) February 25 | Sta. Teresita,
Cagayan
3. CLAVERIA DAY “3RD TAWID FESTIVAL” March 09 | Claveria, Cagayan
4. PAVALOVALO FESTIVAL April 01 | Pamplona, Cagayan
5. PADEKAT FESTIVAL April 26 | Rizal, Cagayan
6.PATRONAL TOWN FIESTA May 01 | Aparri, Cagayan
7. TATA FESTIVAL May 01 | Abulug, Cagayan
8. PALMA BRAVA “LABIG” FESTIVAL May 07 | Claveria, Cagayan
9. DAWA FESTIVAL May 11 | Gonzaga, Cagayan
 BAGGAO
#IT’S MORE FUN IN BAGGAO

Baggao at a Glance

Established on November 27, 1896, Baggao, is one of the 28th municipalities of

Cagayan. Baggao has a total land area of 99,060 hectares, 48 barangays, and a total
population of 66,264. It is dependent on agriculture and forest resources.

Baggao has a high production in rice and corn, which is considered to be the major
agricultural resources. The municipality is also widely known for its quality lumber for
the finest and elegant furniture production, made from the famous lumber called “Narra”.
Despite its geographic location as an interior municipality, access to quality education is
evident. A private educational institution is present - the Saint Joseph College, offering a
complete pre-school, elementary, secondary and college
education. Baggao National Agricultural School is also present, providing vocational
education.

Providing quality education is one of the top priorities of the local leadership. A bigger
allocation is embarked in the LGU Annual Budget to subsidize teacher requirements
and school facilities in the public education sector.

Cooperatives are also in place to support agriculture. The Sto. Domingo Multi-Purpose
Cooperative, Inc. offers a variety of services to farmers. Services ranging from the grant
of soft loans, grains trading, and the sale of consumer goods to supply of farm inputs.
The presence of this cooperative is timely and essential to boost the growing economy
of Baggao.

Telecommunication system, provided by SMART Telecoms is in full operations while

information media the HOT FM Radio Station and EHM Cable TV serve as major link
providing timely information to the public.

Strategically located, barangay San Jose now caters your needs for a Country Inn
Motel, Dunkin Donuts, Bank, and Electronic Store.

MISSION
The Tourism Section shall be charged with the responsibility to enhance and promote the
tourism industry in the municipality conforming with the standards set by DOT, to discover
and tourism potential sites/destinations, and to enhance the partnership with the Local
Tourism Stakeholders.

VISION
Baggao, the Agriculture Hub of the North inhabited by hospitable and amiable people living
in disaster resilient and ecologically-balanced environment with stable and sustained
tourism economy thru good governance

MANDATES
The Tourism Section shall be in-charge in planning, programming, coordinating,
implementing, and regulatory government and promotion of the tourism industry, both in
coordination with attached agencies and other government instrumentalities

Want to know Baggaoeños?

 Most of Baggaoeños are Roman Catholics. They have a very strong faith in
God that they attend any religious occasions except when they are really busy
or have an emergency.
 Ilocano is their native language while English and Tagalog is their common
language. They communicate in a soft and gentle way.
 They believe , most of them, that sweeping at night and throw the waste
through the doorway drives away luck .
 They are fond of offering “padigu” to their relatives and neighbors. Inviting
people to gather in their house during birthdays, baptisms, weddings, and any
other special occasions to celebrate.
 Panagsangal festival which is celebrated during April 25 – May 1. It
symbolizes the spirit of unity as what the name connotes in the Ilokano dialect.
The festival is highlighted with streetdancing competition, beautycontest and
trade fair exhibits.
 They are also known for being thrifty.
 Being hardworkers and patient and farming is their common occupation to
attain success. They encourages their children to go to school to make a descent
job and have a good life.
 “Boda” is an event after the wedding that lasts until dawn where people dances
with a partner.
 When inviting visitors will be staying for couple if days, they offer their rooms
and beds for them, changing their bedsheets, and clean their houses.

Baggao Tourist Destinations

Baggao, Cagayan offers an adventures. They boasts of several scenic spots
like Blue Water Cave and Falls, Duba Cave, Laglagto River, and Hot Spring to
name a few.
So let me take you to a jaw dropping sceneries and attractions you’ve never
imagined.

1. The Hotspring located in Asinga-Via, Baggao, Cagayan

 This is a manifestation of the volcanic nature of the region, a spring of hot to
warm waters springing from the foot of the Sierra Madre in cascades in
between huge bold rock formations. Sulfuric chemical intrusion from the
bowels of the mountain makes the water medicinal, hence a perfect place for a
health spa. A heat that can boiled an egg.

2. Duba Underground River and Cave located at San Miguel, Baggao,

Cagayan
Stay the whole day and fun under the tropical sun. The inviting crystal clear
water awaits you at the Duba River, a perfect place for swimming and for
boating adventure. After an invigorating dip in the water, explore the caves
and feel the self revealing ambiance of the icicle formed stalactites and the
dripping stalagmites penetrated by the rays of the sun over a peeping cove. At
dusk, the awesome “circadian flight” of bats in various formation is the most
awaited part of the adventure.

3. The Blue Water Falls and Caves located at Pallagao, Bagao, Cagayan
Blessed and gifted with pristine and stunning views, the town of Baggao in
Cagayan Province is thriving with natural wonders where horizons of water,
rocks, flora, and fauna can be found. Rolling hills and mountains covered
with verdant forest are definitely awe-inspiring creations from a perfect
Creator. Trekking the trails as you reach the highest point will also let you
explore the Blue Water Cave. A cave opens up through a huge rock
formation where blue water gushes out and flows down to a small lake.
Surrounded at the mouth of the cave are tendrils of tropical vines and
bouquets of wild orchids and ferns. The blue water cascades through the
boulders towards the lagoon. It surely gives a lot of excitement and
admiration to anyone who witnesses it.

4. Kalamudingan Falls located at Sta. Margarita, Baggao,

CagayanThundering from 80 meter high steep of the mountain ranges of
Sierra Madre is the Kalamudingan Falls. The falls proudly display its roaring
clear and cool waters perfect for carefree splashing, bathing and fun. A two-
hour trek through the narrow trail embraced by razor-sharp cliffs is just right
for mountain climbers and trekking experts. Discover nature’s pleasure, come
and see this God-given gem of Baggao!
5. Country Inn Hotel and Restaurant located at San Jose ,Baggao,
CagayanCountry Inn Baggao is a quaint hotel situated in Cagayan’s
municipality of Baggao. It takes about 75 minutes to travel from Tuguegarao
City to Baggao by bus, where scenic views and its natural charm await your
arrival. Country Inn Baggao gives utmost priority to your comfort and
convenience. It has practical facilities and amenities that guarantee you a
relaxing stay. Enjoy a moment of calm at the hotel’s garden, where you can
also sip a cup of coffee to kickstart your day. Free WiFi is also available within
the public areas in the hotel and there are also free parking
spaces onsite.Rooms at Country Inn Baggao are non-smoking and fully air
conditioned. They come equipped with TVs, while the en suite toilets and
bathrooms have hot and cold showers, towels, and basic toiletries too.
5. St. Joseph the Worker Parish Church located at San Jose, Baggao,
Cagayan
The church is newly renovated and opened last May 1, 2017, the feast of St.
Joseph. The twelve posts represents the twelve barangays of the parish. The
first moment you entered you will really be amaze because it’s really different
from before.

How do you describe Baggao?

Baggao is a coastal municipality in the province of Cagayan. The municipality has a
land area of 995.49 square kilometers or 384.36 square miles which constitutes 10.59%
of Cagayan's total area.
What is Baggao known for?
This town is known for its Bluewater Cave and Waterfalls adventure zone. Entering the
town's realm proves exciting owing to the rolling terrain and snaking river crisscrossing
the landscape. Life is simple and slow. Some locals does laundry along riverbanks with
men bathing their respective motorcycles and vehicle
Why is tourism important in a municipality?

Visitors spend money with the community's businesses. Restaurants, retail stores,
boutiques and businesses of all varieties have the potential to earn more when their
community attracts tourists. As a result, everyone from business owners to employees
will have more to spend within the local economy
How can tourism can help to boost the economy of our municipality?
Tourism can bring a lot of income to a destination. Travellers spend money on
accommodations, food, transportation, souvenirs and activities, creating jobs and
supporting local businesses. This economic boost can contribute to infrastructure
development, public services, and overall economic growth
BluewaterIt is one of a kind art of nature and truly a must-see place when visiting
Baggao. This scenery is typically known for its majestic blue lagoon and cascading waterfalls
caused by its limestone feature. The place offers a view of gushing water from the mouth of the
cave rushing towards the pool which surrounded by wisps of tropical vines, bouquets of wild
orchids and ferns. Exploring further within the cave system and you will find an Olympic size
pool with stunning and glimmering stalactites. The caves’ geological formation is truly
enchanting that offers a tremendously beautiful display of speleothems and speleogens. It has a
terrific and fantastic stone arrangement, passage, lagoon for swimming, photography and cave
diving spots.

Duba caveAnother worth visiting place in Baggao is the Duba Cave System and
Underground River found at Brgy. San Miguel. With its emerald water, it is a perfect place for
swimming, kayaking, picnicking and diving adventure. To explore the hidden beauty of the cave,
one need to climb the numerous rock formations and swim for about 15-20 minutes to finally
witness first-hand the skylight falls and majestic view of the icicle formed stalactites and
stalagmites. At dusk ,the place offers a cinematic view of “circadian flight ” a native bats
hovering in various formations which truly a scene worth watching.

LIPIT CANYON
Pallagao, Baggao, Cagayan
This Canyon is believed to be a cave long time ago. The narrow stream is walled with beautiful rocks
formation which extends about 6kms. This river is just a few meters away from Blue water falls and
cave.
Register at Baggao tourism office where they will provide you with tour guides and life vests.
Tour guide fee: 500 pesos, look for Jayson Macasiray & Jordan Piedad [0975-411-0930]

LAGLAGTO ROCK FORMATION When traveling, I sometimes make

one detour after another until I ultimately find myself lost. I can recall my recent Cagayan Valley
immersion to be true of this. I was supposed to head for Sta. Ana after my Tuguegarao layover, but
the lure of Baggao's picturesque cornfields was just too enticing to ignore. I had to schedule it as a
detour between main stops. For a while, exploring the town was a blur. I was at a point of
culminating my visit with nothing at hand until I made a last minute side trip to the town's Duba
Cave. To the prodding of my hired tricycle driver named George, I took another turn on a dirt road
instead of returning for my booked lodging at the cozy Country Inn Hotel and Restaurant in the
village of San Jose. According to him, the additional side trip would be worth it. George said he
knows of a secluded attraction that's a river with rock formations. He was so excited because he
hasn't seen it with his own eyes despite residing nearby for decades. It turned out that he has only
learned stories from residents who have been traversing an old hanging bridge that connects the
terrain over what he referred to as Laglagto (the term is Ilokano for treading on rocks). He even
alluded to Baggao regarding its location, but we both learned from locals on our way there that the
river is found past the border of the town, making it part of Peñablanca.
Laglagto River is a 20 to 30-minute hike from Sitio San Miguel of Baggao. It's a kilometer away
from Duba Cave.
• It's 20 minutes away from the nearest lodging in San Jose called Country Inn Hotel and
Restaurant. The hotel is 2 hours away from Tuguegarao City and less than four hours away from
Sta. Ana.
• There's a Baggao-bound van that leaves Tuguegarao City daily. Van terminal is along Balzain
Highway near the University of Cagayan Valley.
• Contact Village Councilor George at 0906-848-2142 for a chartered tricycle ride from San Jose.

KALAMUDINGAN FALLS The Kalamudingan Falls located in Sta.

Margarita, Baggao, Cagayan.
The falls proudly displays its roaring clean and cool waters perfect for carefree splashing, bathing
and fun.
Thundering from 160 meter high steep of the mountain ranges of Sierra Madre is the Kalamudingan
Falls. The falls proudly display its roaring clear and cool waters perfect for carefree splashing,
bathing and fun. A five hour trek through misty forest, crystal clear river crossings and the narrow
horse-tail foot trail embraced by razor sharp cliffs is just right for mountain climbers and trekking
experts

The Hot Spring

Located in Asinga Via, Baggao, Cagayan

A manifestation of the volcanic nature of the region, springs a very hot to bath right water
bubble forth from the foot of the Sierra Madre in cascades of puddles.

Chemical intrusion from the bowels of the mountain coupled by a virtually virgin forth make the
water medicinal, hence a perfect place for health Spa

Barangays of Baggao, Cagayan

Adaoag Barsat West Dalla San Antonio Tallang

Agaman
Bitag Grande Hacienda Intal San Francisco Temblique
(Proper)
Alba Bitag Pequeño Ibulo San Isidro Taytay
Annayatan Bunugan Imurong San Jose Tungal (Tungel)
Asassi Canagatan J. Pallagao San Miguel Mabini
Asinga-Via Carupian Lasilat San Vicente Agaman Norte
Awallan Catugay Masical Santa Margarita Agaman Sur
Pobalcion
Bacagan Mocag Santor C Verzosa
(Centro)
Bagunot Dabbac Grande Nangalinan Taguing
Barsat East Dalin Remus Taguntungan