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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 you to your lodgings.
Buses and jeepneys travel from the
airport into the town.
SEE &DO
Visit the old church of Our
Lady of the Pillar Parish Church and the
Mushroom Center of Cauayan City. An
hour’s drive from the city is the well-
known Magat Dam, where you can picnic
and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Treat
your tastebuds to some street food, which
you can find all around the city at night.
SLEEP
Hotel Andrea has a fine selection
of elegant and comfortable rooms.
thehotelandrea.com
EAT
Have the best
silogs
for breakfast at
Ala Eh, and try the yummy
siopao
from
Cleto’s bakery.
LOCAL SPEAK
It is not necessary for
you to speak Ilokano, since most people
can converse in Tagalog.
INSIDER TIP
Try restaurants that serve
exotic dishes like goat and carabao meat.
Riechelle
May Uy
full-timemom
PHILIPPINES
CAUAYAN
EDGAR ALAN ZETA YAP
AREA CODE
(86)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Jeepneys and buses ply
the main thoroughfares of Catanduanes.
Tricycles are also a popular means of
transport. On the other hand, most hotels
in the area can arrange for your pickup
from the airport.
SEE &DO
Hop across the island’s many
beaches with your relatives or friends.
Then at night, after dinner, have a fun
videoke session. Check out places such
as Kemji’s Resort and Restaurant or
Sea Breeze, which is located near the
Virac Port — a nice place to take a cool
evening stroll.
SLEEP
The Catanduanes Midtown Inn is
in a convenient location.
Tel: +63 (52) 811
0527,
MUST-TRY
Experience the Catandungan
Festival held in October, and learn about
the history and culture of the province.
LOCAL SPEAK
Say “
marhay na aldaw
”
(
good day) when greeting people, and
“
mabalos"
for "thank you".
SHOP
You can’t go wrong with shirts and
other local handicrafts.
Claizza A.
Regalado
university student
PHILIPPINES
VIRAC
AREA CODE
(45)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From Diosdado
Macapagal International Airport (DMIA),
you can take a taxi, bus or jeep to the
city. Any of these take you to the terminal
or SM Clark. There are cabs and jeeps
within town, or you can hire a car or van.
SEE &DO
Visit Ocean Adventure, the
country’s only open-sea marine park,
Zoobic Safari, and the Pamulaklakin
Nature Park. If you just want to shop,
go to the Harbor Point Mall. Don't miss
the harbor with its nice lights and all the
ships. You can have dinner at any of the
restaurants located on the beach.
SLEEP
Seorabeol Grand Leisure Hotel is
centrally located and has friendly staff.
SHOP
Just along the beach at Waterfront
Road, you’ll find a market where you can
get the best souvenirs in town.
MUST-TRY
Experience the Hot Air
Balloon Festival, which is held in
February each year.
INSIDER TIP
Spend a day at one of
Baloy Beach's charming resorts.
SAMUEL DE LEON
Sascha
Usison
software
engineer
PHILIPPINES
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