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DIDYOU
KNOW?
Cauayan was originally a town in the
province of Cagayan.
AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the Diosdado Macapagal
International Airport (DMIA), you can take a taxi,
bus or jeep to the city. Any of these will take you
to the terminal or SM Clark. There are cabs and
jeeps within town. You can also hire a car or van.
BY DAY
Clear Water Resort is ideal for family
getaways; but for a simple outing, picnic areas are
everywhere inside Clark. For an interactive zoo
experience, visit Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Paradise
Ranch just a few minutes from Expo Filipino.
BY NIGHT
If you're a club junkie, there's Mansion
in Angeles City and beside it are a series of good
restaurants. You can also visit Korea Town, which
is just straight ahead. Another option is Hacienda
beside the Casino in Balibago.
SLEEP
Instead of a traditional hotel, why not stay
at the Paradise Ranch? They offer bungalows,
cabins, villas and even dormitories.
www.
paradiseranchphilippines.com
PHILIPPINES
CLARK
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
AREA CODE
(78)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$.02)
TOUCHDOWN
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
Enjoy the pristine beaches in Palanan on
the other side of the Sierra Madre. This was where
Aguinaldo was finally captured by the end of the
Philippine-American war. You will have to take a
small plane from Cauayan to get here.
BY NIGHT
Sample delectable dishes from
Kabayan’s, such as their crispy
pata
and seafood
kare-kare.
Or check out Centrale Café along Rizal
St. — it's an excellent place to unwind. They also
serve the best chicken curry in town.
SLEEP
Hotel Andrea is probably the best
boutique hotel in Cauayan City. Travelers will like
its modern amenities.
Tel: +63 (78) 652 3972,
thehotelandrea@yahoo.com
BEST SOUVENIRS
Homemade
kakanin
(rice delicacies) found in a nipa
hut store right after the Palattao Bridge.
INSIDER TIP
Try the Pancit
Cabagan at Triple J Restaurant along
the National Highway.
BEST BREAKFAST
Aling Luring’s
goto
(ox tripe congee) and their
okoy
(crispy shrimp fritters). You will not find
anything better!
INSIDER TIP
Clark can be
challenging for commuters so bring
your own car or rent one.
BEST FESTIVAL
Come for
the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
in February.
MUST-TRY
Subic Bay is just 30
minutes away if you feel like soaking
it up at the beach or participating in
water sports.
Emelda A.
Manuel
housewife
Marielle
Guia Tagle
freelance designer
LESTER LEDESMA
SAMUEL DE LEON