12 places to discover
Capisaan Cave System is a 4.2-kilometer network of interconnected limestone caves located in Barangay Capisaan, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Recognized as the fifth longest cave system in the Philippines, it includes Lion Cave and Alayan Cave with stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and subterranean streams. Managed by the local government with mandatory accredited guides, it is a major eco-tourism and spelunking destination in Cagayan Valley.
Dalton Pass, also known as Balete Pass, is a historic mountain pass in Tactac, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, on the border with Nueva Ecija along the Pan-Philippine Highway. Situated in the Caraballo Mountains at about 910 meters elevation, it connects Cagayan Valley and Central Luzon. Notable for its scenic mountain views and the Dalton Pass National Shrine commemorating World War II, it serves as both a major roadway and a viewpoint and memorial stop for travelers.
Gulon Peak is a mountain peak located in the municipality of Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya province, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. Situated in the Caraballo Mountain Range, it is known as a hiking and trekking destination offering panoramic views of surrounding mountains, forests and valleys. The peak is accessed via forested trails from lowland barangays and is visited for nature viewing, photography and sunrise viewing in a relatively undeveloped natural setting.
Imugan Falls is a forest waterfall located in Barangay Imugan, municipality of Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, near the Caraballo Mountains and the Nueva Vizcaya-Pangasinan border. The falls features a single cascade dropping about 35 feet into a shallow natural basin surrounded by pine forest. It is notable as a cool-climate nature attraction within the Kalanguya ancestral area and a common side trip for travelers along the Dalton Pass route.
Lower Magat Ecotourism Park is a local government-managed nature park in Barangay San Luis, Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, situated along the Lower Magat reservoir area of the Magat River. Developed as an ecotourism destination, it features a man-made lagoon, swimming areas, cottages and open grounds surrounded by hills and water. The park is notable for affordable day-use recreation, boating and fishing activities, and as a community-based tourism site in eastern Nueva Vizcaya near the Isabela border.
Malico Viewpoint is a mountain viewpoint located in Barangay Malico, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, along the Santa Fe–Malico–San Nicolas Road near the Nueva Vizcaya–Pangasinan border. Situated at over 1,600 meters above sea level in the Caraballo Mountains, it is known for its panoramic views of mountain ranges and sea of clouds, especially at sunrise. The site serves as a popular stopover for travelers crossing between Cagayan Valley and Ilocos Region.
Mount Palali is a prominent mountain located in the municipality of Quezon in Nueva Vizcaya province, part of the Caraballo Mountain Range in northern Luzon. Rising to about 1,707 meters above sea level, it is known for its forested slopes, diverse flora and fauna, and panoramic views of the Cagayan Valley and surrounding ranges. The mountain is a popular hiking destination requiring a guided trek and is valued for its natural landscape and watershed importance.
Mount Ugu, also known as Mount Ugo, is a prominent peak on the border of Kayapa in Nueva Vizcaya and Itogon and Kabayan in Benguet, Philippines. Standing at approximately 2,150 meters above sea level, it is one of the major hiking destinations in the Cordillera Central range. Notable for its pine forests, grassland ridges, sea of clouds, and panoramic views, it forms part of the popular Mount Ugo Traverse trail.
The People's Museum and Library is a provincial museum and public library located within the Provincial Capitol Compound in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Operated by the provincial government, it preserves and displays ethnographic artifacts, historical photographs, documents, and cultural objects representing the indigenous groups of Nueva Vizcaya. The institution serves as both an educational resource and cultural repository, notable for its collections on local history, traditions, and heritage of the province.
Salinas Natural Monument is a protected natural monument in Barangay Salinas, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Covering about 6,675 hectares of forest and watershed, it is notable for its rare natural salt springs and white travertine mound formed by saline deposits. Established as a forest reserve in 1912 and proclaimed a natural monument in 2000 under the NIPAS Act, it protects unique geological features, biodiversity, and an important watershed in the Cagayan Valley region.
St. Dominic Cathedral, also known as Bayombong Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Barangay Salvacion, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Bayombong. Originally established as a mission by Dominican friars in the 18th century, the present structure features a modern facade with a prominent bell tower. It is the central religious landmark of the provincial capital.
St. Vincent Ferrer Church, also known as Dupax Church, is a Spanish-era Roman Catholic parish church located in Barangay Dopaj, Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Built in the 18th century by Dominican missionaries using brick and mortar, it is noted for its Baroque architecture, massive brick facade, and preserved interiors. Declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2001, it remains an active parish and a significant heritage and pilgrimage site in Cagayan Valley.