The Philippines is one of the famous holiday destinations among the tourist. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines is Cauayan city. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage as well as its active agricultural and industrial activities, which is a must-see for visitors in Cauayan city.

Best time to fly from Davao to Cauayan

Cauayan experiences a hot and humid tropical climate. The average temperature in Cauayan is around 27 degrees centigrade. Cauayan is best to visit during the dry season, which usually happens between January to April. Cauayan people celebrate their culture in the famous Gawagaway-yan Festival. This festival, also known as the City Fiesta and the Feast of Our Lady of the Pillar, is held twice a year which are on 10 – 13 April and 10 – 12 October as part of their harvest thanksgiving. The celebration includes many interesting activities such as the cultural parade, street dancing, trade fair and more. If you are in Cauayan city between these dates, be sure not to miss attending this festival to see the traditional culture of the Cauayan people.

Main airports available in Davao and Cauayan

Francisco Bangoy International Airport – Francisco Bangoy International Airport is the main public airport serving Davao City and Davao region. This airport, also known as Davao International Airport, is the busiest airport in Mindanao Island. In the year 2018, this airport has served up to 4.4 million passengers annually. There is one airport terminal here which handles both domestic and international flights. Currently, the airlines operating in Davao International Airport include Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airline, Philippines AirAsia, Royal Air Philippines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Dragon, Xiamen Air and SilkAir. The city center is located about 15 – 30 minutes away from the airport. You can opt for taxis or jeepney as your means of transportation to and from the airport.

Cauayan Airport – Cauayan Airport is the main airport serving Cauayan city and one of the airports serving the Isabela province. This airport has been categorized as a secondary airport whereby it only serves domestic destinations. At the moment, only two airlines are operating in Cauayan Airport which is the Cebu Pacific for Manila and Cyclone Airways for Palanan. If you want to reach Cauayan from Kuala Lumpur, it is more convenient for you to take a transit flight to Manila before arriving at this city. Upon reaching Cauayan, visitors can take any of the available local transportation to reach your destinations within the Cauayan city.

Climate pattern in Davao and Cauayan

Cauayan experiences a tropical climate. The weather in Cauayan is generally hot and humid. The temperature is rather stable in Cauayan and does not fluctuate much, with an annual average temperature of 27 degrees centigrade. Seasonal change in Cauayan can be divided into the dry and wet season. The dry season usually happens between January to April, while the rainy season is profound between June to October.

Highlights attractions in Cauayan

• Mushroom Center- Cauayan is famous for its variety of mushroom harvest that can be seen at the Mushroom Center. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about the cultivation and process of the mushrooms. You can also look forward to have a taste of different mushroom delicacies here. Mushroom Center is opened every day, from 8 am to 5 pm.
• Hacienda de San Luis- Hacienda de San Luis was a large agricultural estate in Cauayan during the Spanish colonial times, especially for tobacco production. This hacienda has been converted into an eco-tourism park where many adventure lovers like to visit. Among the activities that you can do here is wall climbing and ride on the 250-meter and 30-feet high zipline over the Cagayan River. You can also drop by at the museum located within the hacienda area to discover the history of tobacco production.
• Cortez and Lindon Fruit Farm- If you are travelling to Cauayan between April and May, you may be interested in visiting Cortez and Lindon Fruit Farm. The dry season happens during these months, which many of the fruits are ready for harvesting within this farm. Among the fruits available are papaya, Philippine mangoes, rambutan and duhat, an exotic Java plum. Visitors can pick any of the desired fruit and even eat them within the premise.