Top 10 Things to Do in Sta. Ana, Cagayan

Sta. Ana is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Cagayan. It is also the northeastern-most point of the island of Luzon. 
Top 10 Things to Do in Sta. Ana, Cagayan

 For those planning to visit the town to check out what it has to offer, here are the Top 10 Things To Do in Sta. Ana, Cagayan.
1. Visit San Vicente Port and rent a boat to tour you around the coast and islands near Sta. Ana.

2. Eat fresh seafood. 

3. Have a photo taken at KM 642, the farthest and last kilometer marker in Northern Luzon.
3. Have a photo taken at KM 642, the farthest and last kilometer marker in Northern Luzon.

4. Hike Mt. Kabo and check out the beautiful Cape Engano.
4. Hike Mt. Kabo and check out the beautiful Cape Engano.

5. Check out the Cape Engano Lighthouse.

6. Compose an Instagram worthy photo of Dos Hermanos Islands.

7. Visit Crocodile Island.

8. Snorkel or swim with the fishes in Palaui Island's Fish Sanctuary.

9. Enjoy the sun and the sand at Anguib Beach.

10. Visit Palaui Island and admire its beauty or create your own episode of the Survivor series.

How about you? What are your Top 10 Things to do in Santa Ana, Cagayan?

Location: Santa Ana, Cagayan, Philippines

Comments

  1. AnonymousOctober 14, 2017 at 11:44 PM

    My brother suggested I might like this blog. He was entirely right.
    This post truly made my day. You cann't imagine just how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!

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  2. UnknownOctober 16, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    Sir Nicerio, First :)
    Drake :)

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  3. UnknownOctober 16, 2017 at 11:18 AM

    Sir Nicerio
    First :)

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  4. UnknownNovember 26, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    I heard the beaches are really pristine there.

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioNovember 27, 2017 at 8:47 AM

      That is true. Beaches here are beautiful and pristine. You should try visiting the them. :)

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  5. PaoloMay 22, 2020 at 10:52 PM

    I am from Isabela but I havent been to Sta Ana. Definitely in my must visit places in luzon

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 25, 2020 at 4:01 PM

      Ohhhh! That's about an hour's drive away from Sta. Ana. You should come visit.

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  6. Sumit waliaMay 23, 2020 at 12:12 AM

    hi
    Province of Cagayan looks interesting to visit. The San Vincente port looks dreamy with the colourful boats. The visual of Dos Hermanos islands is droolworthy

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 25, 2020 at 3:58 PM

      I agree with you. Please do include this place in your itinerary when you visit the Philippines.

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  7. Aanya JainMay 23, 2020 at 1:36 AM

    A very short, crisp and to the point blog! Really loved the content.

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  8. Karen at My Path To TravelMay 23, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    Great photos, lovely post. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. AnonymousMay 23, 2020 at 6:12 PM

    This is such a great post and makes me want to travel! The sea looks so blue! Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 25, 2020 at 2:29 PM

      You'd surely love it when you see it for yourself. Come visit! :)

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  10. Brooke RMay 23, 2020 at 7:08 PM

    What a beautiful place! Makes me want to travel there!

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  11. Blair VillanuevaMay 23, 2020 at 8:05 PM

    This town is gorgeous! I wonder if someone is living in Dos Hermanos Islands?

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 25, 2020 at 2:21 PM

      Oh, Dos Hermanos Island is off limits. The waves are too dangerous in that area.

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  12. LittlemisadvenchaMay 23, 2020 at 8:49 PM

    At first, I thought it's the Cagayan in Mindanao. I should include this in my bucket list. Such of wonderful spots to see and explore...

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 25, 2020 at 2:22 PM

      Yes please. Cagayan is a paradise waiting to be explored. :)

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  13. aisasamiMay 24, 2020 at 8:14 PM

    Wow, this looks paradise with those beautiful beaches. I would loooooooooooove spend my days on those beaches!

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  14. Sarah BMay 25, 2020 at 4:32 PM

    Such beautiful place to visit. I can feel the serenity of the place in the pictures.

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  15. Bindu ThomasMay 25, 2020 at 8:32 PM

    Nice! Will add this place to my checklist and your blog will surely help me to what to do there. Thank you

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  16. Iris C. PermuyMay 26, 2020 at 6:09 AM

    You had me at "eating the seafood" hehe. But what beautiful beaches and mountains as well!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioMay 27, 2020 at 7:14 PM

      Thanks Iris. I hope this inspired you to visit Sta. Ana, Cagayan

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