The Backpack Adventures

Located 2 kilometers off the shores of San Vicente Port in Sta. Ana in the province of Cagayan, Crocodile Island is a small island that resembles a crocodile resting on a sandbar.  Crocodile Island Details The island is officially named  Manidad Island . However, some call it  Rona Island  but most refer to it as Crocodile Island . Crocodile Island - Santa Ana, Cagayan Can you spot the crocodile? Up close and personal The crocodile's head The back of the Croc From San Vicente Port, the island is a mere 10-minute boat ride away. the island is also included in the itinerary if you availed of the Palaui Island tour. What I like about the island is that it could only accommodate only a few people. Once you're on the island you'd feel the sense of exclusivity. Aside from that, the island is also a great place to snorkel. Just be careful though, the side facing away from Sta. Ana is battered by rough waves. From this angle, it seems like the crocodi...

Located in Palaui Island in the town of Sta. Ana in the province of Cagayan, Cape Engaño Lighthouse is one of the lighthouses built by the Spaniards in Northern Luzon. Cape Engano Lighthouse Cape Engano Lighthouse History Also known as  Faro de Cabo  Engaño . Cape Engano Lighthouse was constructed on the 21st of September 1888 and was finished on the 31st of December 1892. It sits atop the summit of Mt. Kabo (it's a hill by the way) 92 meters above sea level. It has a 360-degree view of Bashi Channel, Pacific Ocean, and  Engaño Cove. Cape Engano Lighthouse - Palaui Island , Cagayan Cape Engano Lighthouse as seen from the boat ride Cape Engano Lighthouse NHI marker Check out the picturesque view from Cape Engano Lighthouse The Dos Hermanos Islands as seen from inside the tower The lighthouse was initially designed by Engineer Magin Pers y Pers . He also designed the lighthouse in Cape Bojeador and Capones Island. We visited the lighthouse...

Located in the northeastern part of Brgy. San Vicente in Santa Ana in the province of Cagayan, Anguib Beach has a long stretch of fine white to creamy sand kissed by pristine blue waters. Anguib Beach Anguib Beach Details: Anguib Beach is one of the hidden gems of North Luzon. It is probably the northeasternmost beach on the island of Luzon. In fact, my group had to brave ferocious waves in order for us to reach the beach. However, there is a much safer route for those who easily get seasick. You can rent a tricycle or drive directly from Sta. Ana to Anguib Beach. The main difference is the travel time. If you take the boat you'll probably have an hour of travel time compared to the more than an hour's worth of travel time by land. Anguib Beach - Santa Ana, Cagayan Anguib Beach - beautiful, clean, and isolated Upon reaching the beach you can choose between the P100 or P30 beach area. The P100 part of the beach has a panoramic view and is basically a beach lover...

Located along Cagayan Valley Road in the town of Lal-lo in the province of Cagayan, Lal-lo Church is the last of the three old churches built in the town during the Spanish colonial era. Lal-lo Church Lal-lo Church Details Also known as St. Dominic Parish Church /  Santo Domingo Parish Church , Lal-lo Church was built in the early 1600s after Pope Clement VIII created the Diocese of Nueva Segovia in 1595. Lal-lo Church - Lal-lo, Cagayan However, due to the constant threat of the rampaging waters of the Cagayan River, the Diocese of Nueva Segovia was transferred to Vigan, Ilocos Sur. To avoid confusion the town's name was reverted back to Lal-lo. That's the backside of Lal-lo Church as seen from the main road One of the side entrances of Lal-lo Church The bell tower of Lal-lo Church The Evangelization Cross near Cagayan River was installed 300 years ago. Lalloc - Tocolana NHI Marker Lalloc-Nueva Segovia NHI Marker The transfer of the diocese a...