Nestled in the Cagayan Valley region, Tuguegarao is the capital city of Cagayan province. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Philippines. According to the statistic in 2010, it has a total population of 138865 people which marks as the largest city in Cagayan Valley. The city is the center of education, economic, trade, and commerce hub of the region. Tuguegarao is well-known for its majestic view of mountains, caves, and rivers.

Best time to fly from Zamboanga to Tuguegarao

Zamboanga and Tuguegarao have two seasons which are the dry season and wet season. Tuguegarao will face its peak season during the dry season which starts from January to April and November. Since the weather is great and less rainfall, the city receives a high number of visitors during the period. Meanwhile, for the rest of the months, the city will experience its low season. During the wet season, the visitors will feel uneasy to visit a few attraction places in Tuguegarao due to the rainy season. Therefore, the best time to visit Tuguegarao is during the dry season.

Main airports available in Zamboanga and Tuguegarao

Zamboanga International Airport - Zamboanga International aerodrome handles the world in Zamboanga town. It serves domestic airlines solely. Among the airlines are Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo, Philippine Airlines by PAL categorical and platinum Skies. This aerodrome provides one terminal and a 2,610-meter primary runway. the placement of this aerodrome is found regarding 2 kilometers from the town center. For guests who like better to take a taxi, the fare is going to be around PHP 181.84.

Tuguegarao Airport - Tuguegarao Airport is a major commercial domestic airport that serves for Tuguegarao City’s area. It has one terminal only. This airport handles domestic airlines which include Cebu Pacific, Sky Pasada, Royal Air Philippines and Northsky Air. The distance between this airport to Tuguegarao City is about 4.2 kilometers. For visitors who prefer taking a taxi, the taxi fare will be around PHP 222.30.

Climate patterns in Zamboanga and Tuguegarao

Similar to many cities in the Philippines, Zamboanga and Tuguegarao have a tropical climate. Tuguegarao experience the hottest climate in the country. The average annual temperature in the city is 27.2 degrees Celsius. During the dry season, the visitors can comfortably go sightseeing and hiking the beautiful mountains in the city since the weather is warm and humid. Nevertheless, the visitors unable to do outdoor activities during the wet season because rainfall frequently occurs in Tuguegarao.

Highlights in Tuguegarao

• Iguig Calvary Hills - Iguig Calvary Hills is a park that has an area of 11 hectares. This park is a must-visit place of - Christian Catholics during Holy Week. The visitors can see a big statue of 14 Station of the Cross and a few historical sites from the Spanish colonization period. There are also a few churches within this area. Besides that, the visitors can watch a stunning view of the Cagayan River.
• Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Centre - Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Centre started its operation on 15th August 1973. It houses historical objects from the early days in Cagayan Province. The visitors can see collections of artifacts, antiques, traditional dresses and trade wares in this museum.
• Tuguegarao Cathedral - Tuguegarao Cathedral is one of the largest churches in the Cagayan Valley region. At the entrance of the cathedral, it is made of red bricks with white columns. The cathedral consists of a five-story bell tower. The visitors can see a beautiful altarpiece in the church. The visitors can also find a Sacred Heart of Jesus monument in front of the cathedral.