Cabagan in 3 days

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Cabagan guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours and prices before you go.

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Day 1

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Morning Cabagan Square ParkHouses the largest carousel in the PhilippinesDirections —

Late morning HornoThe ruins of a towering structure that used to be an oven (horno) for making bricks during construction of the parish church during the Spanish era, which was not completed due to the Philippine Revolution. The present church is of a later 20th century construct.Directions —

Lunch Rollan'sA snackbar known in town for its halo-halo and empanadas.Directions —

Afternoon Cabagan Triangle ParkA small park in the middle of a road junction. It features a clock tower using LED screens and a statue of a horse-drawn carriage (calesa), a monument to Cabagan being one of the few places in the country to retain this mode of transport.Directions —

Day 2

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Morning San Pablo ChurchThe oldest church in Isabela, built in a Baroque style during the 17th century. Its belfry looms above the town center and is visible as far away as Cabagan.Directions —

Late morning Cabagan-Santa Maria BridgeA multi-arched bridge that took nearly 10 years to build, only to collapse a month after its opening in 2025. After repairs, it reopened a year later to light vehicles. Despite this, the structure retains its imposing look and provides great views over the Cagayan River. Is it visible as far away…Directions —

Lunch The HoodA restaurant set up in the yard of a private residence that also serves fried rice meals.Directions —

Afternoon Biwag ShrineA makeshift shrine featuring a tacky statue of Biwag, a folklorical giant. Offerings of gin and cigarettes are commonly left at the shrine, while a celebration is also held to commemorate Biwag on the feast day of Barangay Tallag, also known alternately as Biwag, every May 6.Directions —

Day 3

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Morning Malasi Lake SanctuaryA sanctuary for the endangered Philippine Duck.Directions —

Late morning TupaA stretch of rapids at the point where the Pinacanauan River leaves the Sierra Madre that is a favorite swimming spot for locals.Directions —

Lunch Mariloi'sPanciteria serving pancit Cabagan. Due to its popularity, an extension with more seating and menu items, along with a gift shop selling foodstuffs was opened a few meters down the highway. Hours: 7AM-10:30PM.Directions —

Afternoon Tulap FallsNewly discovered waterfall, but access is still hard.Directions —

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