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PHILIPPINES
TUGUEGARAO
AREA CODE
(77)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
You can hire a van, jeepney
or tricycle from the Laoag airport to get to your
destination in town. However, an eco-friendly
means of getting around the city is the
kalesa
or
horse-drawn carriage.
BY DAY
Take a tour of Laoag City either by
foot or
kalesa.
Spend another day touring the
Malacañang of the North, Paoay Church and
Batac Museum. On your third day, explore the
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse and Bangui Windmills.
BY NIGHT
Great bars and restaurants are located
in and around Laoag City. Bistro51 in Nangalisan
is known for its
kilawin
tuna with red egg and
below zero drinks. You can also visit Saramsam
Café for its free videoke and poque-poque pizza.
SLEEP
Isabel Suites is located at the heart of
Laoag City and is just a stone’s throw away from
the Provincial Capitol. Single rooms start at
PHP850 a night.
www.isabelsuites.net
PHILIPPINES
LAOAG
AREA CODE
(78)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
To get to town, take two tricycles:
one from the airport to the main road, and then
another to the town proper. It should cost you no
more than just PHP10 per ride. And the rides are
fairly short.
BY DAY
Go on an adventure of a lifetime at the
seven-chambered Callao Caves; then get your
heart racing with activities such as kayaking,
spelunking and whitewater rafting on the rough
river of Pinacanauan in Penablanca, Cagayan.
BY NIGHT
Head to Traffic Jam along Taft St.; the
live country music will get you up on your feet.
Kofun and Dingkoys are also good spots for a
night out with its live bands and local talents. Ask
the locals for other popular areas as well.
SLEEP
Lorita Hotel along Rizal St. is affordable,
no frills and homey. They have Wi-Fi with rooms
that are clean and comfortable.
hotel_lorita@
yahoo.com
BESTBREAKFAST
Try the
carabeef
tapa
at Lorie’s Restaurant; it’s
very good.
BESTSNACK
Pancit batil patung
or
batil patong
is a noodle dish unique to
Tuguegarao, Cagayan.
MUST-TRY
If you’re not in a rush
and would like to see the area at your
leisure, get on a
kalesa
or tricycle for a
nice tour.
Nicole C.
Rudio
computer shop
owner
Angely M.
Lubo
social marketing
officer
AREA CODE
(02)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
The ride to commercial centers
from the airport 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
Go museum-hopping in Makati City
at Yuchengco Museum and Ayala Museum,
which book-end Ayala Ave. In Manila, there’s the
Metropolitan Museum, National Museum and Casa
Manila in Intramuros.
BY NIGHT
Check out the shows at the Cultural
Center of the Philippines or the RCBC Theater in
Makati. Walk along Ayala Triangle Park and High
Street in Fort Bonifacio Global City. End the night
at Salon de Ning bar at Manila Peninsula.
SLEEP
Enjoy the quiet elegance of Manila
Peninsula. It’s right in the heart of Makati and
within comfortable distance of all the major sites.
www.peninsula.com/Manila
PHILIPPINES
MANILA
MUST-TRY
The Salcedo Market
on Saturdays, or the Mom’s Organic
Market on Sundays, in Legaspi Village.
BESTDINNER
The Corner Tree
Vegetarian restaurant in Bel-Air Makati
comes highly recommended.
BESTBUYS
Everything at
ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle in
Serendra for fair trade products by
various community groups.
Jeannie E.
Javelosa
advocateforCulture
andtheSustainable
Lifestyle
LESTER LEDESMA
LESTER LEDESMA
BEST BUYS
Salt from the town
of Pasuquin, which is also famous for
its
biscocho.
BEST SOUVENIRS
Thick
handwoven Abel blankets from
Museo Ilocano.
MUST-TRY
Feeling adventurous?
See if you can prepare for and explore
the Kapurpurawan Rock Formation on
foot with friends.