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From Diosdado Macapagal
International Airport (DMIA), you can take a taxi,
bus or jeep to the city. Any of these will take you
to the terminal or SM Clark. Within town, there are
cabs and jeeps. You can also hire a car or van.
BY DAY
Do an early morning flight over Mt.
Pinatubo via Omni Aviation, then visit Fontana
Waterpark. If swimming and reclining by the pool
is not your scene, play a game of golf at Mimosa
Golf and Country Club.
BY NIGHT
Zulu Restaurant in Diamond
Subdivision has wonderful Thai and Mexican
food. The ambience of its sheltered, vine-covered
courtyard makes dinner more enjoyable. Cap the
night off at Casino Widus in Hotel Vida.
SLEEP
You can’t go wrong with the Holiday Inn at
the Mimosa Leisure Estate. They have three great
restaurants and the Copas Bar for live music.
Tel:
+63 (02) 845 1888 and (45) 599 8000
From Cauayan, head to the La Salette Shrine in Balintocatoc Hills
for a glimpse of its life-sized religious icons.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
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The airport in Cauayan opened
in 2008. Upon landing, ask the Cebu Pacific
staff for advice regarding transport to get to your
lodgings. Buses and jeepneys travel from the
airport to town.
BY DAY
Cauayan is the gateway to the Queen
Province of the Philippines, Isabela. Visit the
Magat High Rise Dam in Ramon, Asia’s biggest
dam project at the time of its construction, and the
Sta. Victoria Caves in Ilagan.
BY NIGHT
Try crocodile sighting at night at San
Mariano, Isabela, which is about an hour away
from Cauayan City. San Mariano’s known for
the Philippine crocodile, bat caves and rare bird
species. There are forested mountains too.
SLEEP
At Hotel Andrea, you can enjoy a
rejuvenating boutique hotel experience in the
heart of the city. It has a colorful Art Deco design
and a playful vibe.
Tel: +63 (78) 652 3972
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From the airport, the ride to
commercial centers takes 30 minutes to an hour,
depending on the traffic and where you’re headed.
Pay around PHP450 to hire registered airport
taxis, but metered cabs are also available.
BY DAY
Visit the historical Baclaran Church and
then go bargain hunting at the Baclaran Terminal
Mall. For a different shopping experience, head to
the SM Mall of Asia, which is the biggest mall in
Metro Manila.
BY NIGHT
Chill out at Greenbelt in Makati City,
where you will find numerous coffee shops,
bars, restaurants and cinemas. Dress in your
party best to make sure that you get inside the
establishments. There are some with dress codes.
SLEEP
Budget travelers can stay in Salem
Domestic Guesthouse at Salem Complex, Domestic
Road, Pasay City. It is just across the domestic
airport.
www.domesticguesthouse.com
PHILIPPINES
MANILA
BESTDINNER
Eat at the
Kapangpangan-owned Kabayan’s Grill,
which offers a variety of Filipino cuisines.
INSIDERTIP
Take the tricycles
when going around Cauayan City, as
there are no taxis or jeeps there.
BESTFESTIVAL
Gawagaway-yan
Festival (between March and April) is
celebrated through street dancing, a
float parade and other activities.
LOCALSPEAK
A polite greeting
would be
“Malaus ko pu,”
which means
“Come in, you’re welcome.”
MUST-TRY
The Boodle Fight local
feast at Island Reef restaurant in
Marquee Mall, Angeles City.
BESTFESTIVAL
The Kaleldo
crucifixions and flagellation rituals
during Holy Week are sights you don’t
see every day.
BESTDINNER
Authentic Cantonese
cuisine at Century Seafood Restaurant
in Century Park Hotel.
MUST-TRY
If you want a bit of fun
and adventure, go karting and off-road
RC racing in Boom na Boom.
INSIDERTIP
It’s important to be
aware of your surroundings. And when
taking a cab, always tell the driver to
start the meter.
Mac Aldrin
Isidro
Campos
student
Evelyn
Davies
business teacher
Ryan See
chef
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