Welcome to the Inflight Magazine of Cebu Pacific Air

iArea code: (88)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)

TRIVIA The name of the city stems from the word carayan which means “river”. In 1949, the name “de Oro” was added, since gold had been found in its rivers and mountains since pre-Hispanic times

TOUCHDOWN CEB runs a shuttle van to town. Or you can take a taxi for PHP300 or a cheaper jeepney service for PHP20. Taxis, jeepneys, motorcycles and multicabs ply the town proper

BY DAY Drive to the Del Monte Pineapple Plantation, which is one of the largest pineapple plantations in the Far East. Remember to sample the burger or steak at the Clubhouse

BY NIGHT On Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy hot barbecue (and other street food), cold beer, live music, and cheap buys at the city tiangge or market

SLEEP Why not try the Cagayan River View? It’s close to the city center and has air-conditioned rooms and hot and cold running water. Vamenta Blvd, tel: (88) 858 4245, river@philcom.ph

LOCAL LIFE
Rad Basa
IT Consultant

Best breakfast
Have a Sunburst buffet breakfast, which is a very good deal

Best dinner
Sentro 1850 and fresh seafood at Tabing Dagat or Panagatan

Best night out
Candy’s has a cozy atmosphere. Drinks and desserts are good

Best buys
Bring home Sler’s ham and chicharon as pasalubong

Best souvenirs
Pastel, jamon d’ Cagayan and souvenir t-shirts from Gaisano Mall

Must-do experience
You will never forget your white water rafting experience!

Must learn…
Say “Tsada!” (nice, wonderful!) to express that you like something

Insider’s tip
Dress rugged and light — this way you feel cool and are ready for just about anything