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Located in the northeastern tip of Luzon, Cagayan Province is a land of majestic mountains, ancient churches, and pristine natural wonders. It serves as the gateway to the Babuyan Islands and boasts a rich blend of history, adventure, and coastal beauty. The province is best known for Callao Cave in Peñablanca, the idyllic Palaui Island in Sta. Ana, and the centuries-old churches that speak of its deep Catholic heritage.
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Palaui Island, located in Santa Ana, Cagayan, is a pristine paradise known for its raw natural beauty, powdery beaches, vast landscapes, and dramatic coastal cliffs. Declared as a protected landscape and seascape, the island offers an untouched environment with crystal-clear waters, coral gardens, wild forests, and scenic hiking trails that lead to breathtaking viewpoints.
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Callao Cave is one of the most famous limestone caves in the Philippines, located in Peñablanca, Cagayan Valley. Known for its seven-chamber cave where scientists and experts discovered 67,000-year-old fossilized remains of a Callao man in 2007, which is a thousand years older than the Tabon Man in Palawan. Callao Cave is definitely the top tourist attraction in Peñablanca, Cagayan. This cave is situated on the Northern foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. By the way, Peñablanca, the name of the municipality, is a Spanish word that means white rocks because of the limestone present in the area.
