Cagayan in 21 Instagrams

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I was recently invited to join a media trip to the North of the Philippines to discover what the Provinces of Cagayan, Nueva Ecija, and the Island of Palaui have to offer visitors to the region. I was very much surprised by what i discovered.
I have sifted through my fellow bloggers Instagram Feeds and have a series of three posts lined up for you. This third set of 21 Instagrams highlights some of the attractions of Cagayan
Cagayan is the last Province in North East Luzon, and was one of the early provincias that existed during the Spanish Colonial Period. It is far enough away from Manila not to be crowded and make your trip into an adventure.
Cagayan is also the gateway to the beautiful and remote Palaui Island

I hope these photos inspire you to take the trip North this summer and discover for yourself the beauty of Cagayan and North Luzon.

A man works lump of clay into a small jar while a child peeps from their doorway. Iguig, a sleepy municipality in Cagayan is town literally brought up from the earth. #LakadPilipinas x #LakbayNorte #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #VictoryLiner #NorthBoundPH #LakbayNorte6

A post shared by Christian L. Sangoyo ?? (@lakadpilipinas) on Feb 8, 2017 at 8:23am PST

Magapit Suspension Bridge spanning the Cagayan River at Lal-lo is the only suspension bridge found in the Far East. Using Japanese technology the 760m bridge is the Gateway to the Ilocos Region of North Luzon, Philippines. #magapitbridge #magapitsuspensionbridge #lakbaynorte #lakbaynorte6 #nlextravel #northboundph #northluzon #victoryliner #Philippines #cagayanriver #Cagayan #itsmorefuninthephilippines #choosephilippines #travelphotography #travelph

A post shared by Dave: Travel Blogger (@silverbackpacker) on Feb 15, 2017 at 12:26am PST

Looking for another destination to go to this Summer? Wait for my blogpost about that remarkable trip to PALAUI ISLAND. A TRIP NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED. ??

A post shared by Levy Amosin | Hugging Horizons (@annetours) on Feb 15, 2017 at 8:18pm PST

The Lyceum of Aparri in Cagayan has quite the museum collection! #NLEXTravel #LakbayNorte6

A post shared by North Luzon Expressway (@nlextravel) on Feb 5, 2017 at 8:00pm PST

As twilight descends on #Aparri, #Cagayan — the northernmost terminus of the Maharlika Highway, 585 km away from Luneta Park — fishermen near a weather station brave a squall as it batters the mouth of the Cagayan River draining into a tempestuous Pacific Ocean. ? #LakbayNorte6 #LakbayNorte #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #NorthBoundPH #VictoryLiner #Travel #fishing #CagayanProvince #Philippines

A post shared by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap (@eazytraveler) on Feb 3, 2017 at 4:52am PST

The Alcala #Church built in 1863 was only finished in the latter part of the 20th century since it was abandoned during the revolution against Spain. The patron is St Philomene. #simbahan #simbahanph #philippines #cagayan #LakbayNorte6 #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #VictoryLiner #NorthBoundPH

A post shared by Estan Cabigas (@simbahanph) on Feb 2, 2017 at 12:12am PST

A potter from Brgy Atulu, Iguig, Cagayan carefully works some clay into a Storage Pot. Pottery is the main ondustry of Iguig with nearly every household being involved. Clay Bricks for building are also produced here as well as many other clay products. . #lakbaynorte #lakbaynorte6 #Cagayan #northluzon #northboundph #victoryliner #philippines #pottery #potter #iguig #wheninmanila #travelph #itsmorefuninthephilippines

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Visited a famous pot-making spot in Iguig, Cagayan! #NLEXTravel #LakbayNorte6

A post shared by North Luzon Expressway (@nlextravel) on Feb 2, 2017 at 2:45am PST

Pancit batil patong, at last! Tara, breakfast! #LakadPilipinas x #LakbayNorte #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #VictoryLiner #NorthBoundPH #LakbayNorte6

A post shared by Christian L. Sangoyo ?? (@lakadpilipinas) on Feb 7, 2017 at 6:58pm PST

Mapia nga umma! Good morning from the eight-storey bell tower of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Piat, overlooking the Chico River snaking across the lush floodplains of Cagayan province. ? ?: @silverbackpacker #LakbayNorte6 #LakbayNorte #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #NorthBoundPH #VictoryLiner #Travel #architecture #CagayanProvince #ChicoRiver

A post shared by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap (@eazytraveler) on Feb 1, 2017 at 3:51pm PST

I’ve done enough self control and gave in to opening the Hot and Spicy variant of this Chicarabao. I can finish the whole bag! Haaaalp! So flavorful! This goes well with a few bottles of Mule, GinPom or even Yakult+Soju. I’ve regretted not hoarding these from my recent trip up North. It’s definitely a reason to go back soon! #lakbaynorte6 #teamoutoftown #nlextravel #lighthousecooperative #tuguegarao #chicarabao #chicarabaopamore #kungfumulutanwagas #onetownoneproduct #drinkingsessionstartsnow

A post shared by Nomad Nine (@ninedomination) on Feb 16, 2017 at 1:43am PST

Sitio Iguig in Cagayan is home to tens of #pottery artisans. It’s amazing to see them at work, crafting masterpieces from something as primitive as mud. #lakbaynorte #artist #lakbaynorte6 #nlextravel #victoryliner #northboundph #philippines #Cagayan #sinopinas #visionsofourworld #discoverMNL #wheninthephilippines #Jollibee #BeeyahengNorte #friendshipgoals #tourlina #globelletravels

A post shared by Gretchen Filart Dublin (@filipinaxplorer) on Feb 13, 2017 at 3:00pm PST

Made a stop at the beautiful church at the Lyceum of Aparri. #NLEXTravel #LakbayNorte6

A post shared by North Luzon Expressway (@nlextravel) on Feb 5, 2017 at 8:15pm PST

“A-akyat po ng ligaw. Yuhoo babaeng maganda sa bintana, dito na me” @ a random bus stop en route to #Aparri #Cagayan #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXtravel #Travel #NorthboundPH #lakbaynorte #LakbayNorte6 #VictoryLiner #Petron #Jollibee ? @lakadpilipinas

A post shared by @markyramonego on Feb 2, 2017 at 4:27am PST

Random road stop at a Castle in the Sky in Cagayan. #NLEXTravel #Lakbaynorte #LakbayNorte6 #VictoryLiner #NorthboundPH Photo by @lakadpilipinas

A post shared by Kara Santos | TRAVEL UP (@karasantos) on Feb 1, 2017 at 10:42pm PST

Evidenced by its imposing brick churches, #Cagayan has long been a center of #brickmaking and #pottery since Spanish colonial times. This handicraft lives on in the Itawes village of Atulu in Iguig, Cagayan where villagers still make practical and decorative terracotta items like cookware, containers and garden sculptures by hand. ? #LakbayNorte6 #LakbayNorte #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #NorthBoundPH #VictoryLiner #Travel #Philippines

A post shared by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap (@eazytraveler) on Feb 3, 2017 at 2:11am PST

Earlier today, we visited Our Lady of Piat Church. The weather was gloomy but it definitely didn’t dampen the majesty of the church! ? #northboundph #nlextravel #travelnow #travelnowmagazine #lakbaynorte6 #lakbaynorte @nlextravel #nlexlakbaynorte

A post shared by Travel Now Magazine (@travelnowmagazine) on Jan 31, 2017 at 9:19pm PST

St. Peter Metropolitan Cathedral in Tuguegerao has just undergone a four year Renovation and is now back to its. former glory. #nlextravel #lakbaynorte6 #lakbaynorte #northboundph #victoryliner #travel #Cagayan #tugugarao #Philippines #simbahanph

A post shared by Dave: Travel Blogger (@silverbackpacker) on Feb 1, 2017 at 2:17pm PST

Goatta believe in the wonders of farming! Check out blogger @sisasaid feeding her newfound friends at Cagayan State University – Piat Campus (CSU-P), which has opened its gates to visitors looking for a hands-on experience of farm life. ? #LakbayNorte6 #LakbayNorte #NLEXLakbayNorte #NLEXTravel #NorthBoundPH #VictoryLiner #Travel #agritourism #CagayanProvince #Philippines #farming #goats

A post shared by Edgar Alan Zeta-Yap (@eazytraveler) on Feb 1, 2017 at 7:13pm PST

Back to School for us today as we dropped in on an English lesson at Vicente Trinidad High School, Iguig, Cagayan. The kids were happy to see us and even happier to have a selfie. The school grounds were immaculate with each student responsible for their own square metre.. #nlextravel #iguig #Cagayan #lakbaynorte #lakbaynorte6 #victoryliner #travel #Philippines #schooldays

A post shared by Dave: Travel Blogger (@silverbackpacker) on Feb 2, 2017 at 1:07pm PST

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Cagayan – Where to Stay

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Aparri

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How to Get to Cagayan

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Cagayan Further Reading

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Cagayan in 21 Instagrams