Ideal water and sports fishing destinations. Sta. Ana,Philippine Sailfish Capital,is famous worldwide for its abundant marine life and is the site of national and international gamefishing competitions. The Cape Engaño Lighthouse in Palaui Island dates back to the Spanish Regime and is the only operational lighthouse in the northeastern coast. The island boasts of rich marine resources and uncontaminated environs,has been declared under Coastal Environmental Protection by the DENR,and is very ideal for ecotourism activities. The island is 30 minutes from the mainland by "lampitao" and is very ideal for all types of water sports. Picnic areas include Mavidad Islet and Mapurao Beach at the east of the mainland.
Also in Sta. Ana is Port Irene which is being developed as an international port of call by Cagayan Economic Zone Authority and Free Port. The town of Sta. Ana is about 158 kilometers from Tuguegarao City.
How to get there:
By air: From Manila,Philippine Airlines flies to Tuguegarao City.
By land: Tuguegarao City the capital of Cagayan is about 485 kilometers north of Metro Manila and can be reached by air-conditioned bus.
Last updated: 2007-07-24 20:18:54.061
