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DeutschIguig (pronounced “Ee-geeg”) is a town of Cagayan. A suburb of the provincial capital Tuguegarao, it is is known for its multiple pilgrimage spots.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Iguig was established by the Spanish in 1610 along the banks of the Cagayan River. It is primarily an agricultural town, with additional income coming from Roman Catholic pilgrims who visit the town's multiple religious sites, namely Saint James parish, a Spanish era church; Calvary Hills, a replica of the crucifixion site of Jesus Christ; and Poor Clare Monastery. The town is slowly being subjected to urbanization from neighboring Tuguegarao.
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Get in
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Iguig is along the Maharlika Highway running from Tuguegarao to Ilocos, and there are buses, minibuses and passenger vans passing here generally every hour all day from Tuguegarao to other towns of eastern and northern Cagayan.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Tricycles are the main form of transportation within town.
See
[edit | edit source]- 1 Saint James the Apostle Parish Church (Iguig Church), Ajat. Iguig's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in 1787.
- 2 Calvary Hills, Ajat (inside Iguig church compound). An 11 hectares (27 acres) park overlooking the Cagayan River with a replica of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his companions. The site can get crowded during Holy Week.
- 3 Poor Clare Monastery, Bayo, ☏ +63 926 055 3500, iguigpoorclares92@gmail.com. A monastery and pilgrimage site run by the Order of Saint Clare.
- 4 Utto Falls, Campo. An 80–100 feet (24–30 m) cascade.
- 5 Dabbay Falls, Garab. A step-ladder like cascade.
Do
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[edit | edit source]Iguig is also the main pottery-producing town of Cagayan, with roadside stalls selling wares derived from the alluvial red clay along the Cagayan River.
- 1 Iguig Public Market, Maharlika Highway, Ajat.
- 2 Puregold Iguig, Maharlika Highway, Ajat.
- 3 7-11, Maharlika Highway, Ajat.
Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Gayle's Kitchenette, Maharlika Highway, Zone 7, Santa Teresa, gayleskitchenetteiguig@gmail.com. 8AM-10PM. Restaurant serving Filipino cuisine.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Sleep
[edit | edit source]The nearest accommodations are in Tuguegarao.
Connect
[edit | edit source]The town's postal code is 3504.
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Iguig |
| Laoag ← Amulung ← | N  S | → Tuguegarao → Santiago City |