Living in Tuguegarao City, Philippines:
Tips for Moving and Visiting

I visited Tuguegaroa last August, 2023. It was a very hot and humid time of year and there’s always the risk of typhoons this time of year, which did happen to me right as I was leaving. So a one hour flight to Manila turned into a 14 hour bus ride that I will never forget. At least I did get to see a lot of the countryside and mountains.

Our city is a very sustainable city. It’s not overly urbanized, hence, you can still enjoy pollution free environment while enjoying essential amenities that you’ll want from an urban city. It’s also a city where locals are friendly. Crime rates are low, cost of living is low, and good jobs are easy to find.

Tuguegarao is famous for its delicacy “Pancit Batil Patong”, a noodle recipe cooked with meat, variety of vegetables, and garnished with poached egg, anyone who wishes to visit or the reside in my city should try eating the famous delicacy. The delicacy has been branded as the City’s most distinguishable feature.

Our city is just simple and we have a lot of warm and hospitable people around. Also we have plenty of amazing tourist attractions to choose from. Our delicacies are simply awesome and delicious. There is plenty of adventure for those who will spend their leisure and vacation at Tuguegarao City.

Tuguegarao City is known for having the most high temperature in the Philippines when summer comes. We also have a delicious delicacies that you can try, for example our infamous “Pancit batil patong” we have more than 150 Pansiterias selling pancit. We also have beautiful places like our beloved church “St. Peter and Paul Cathedral” Come to our City and check this places.

As a city in a valley, one should consider if they can handle the temperature that we have to deal with here. During summer, temperature may reach 40 degrees Celsius which is unbearable to certain people. It also qualifies city to be at top two hottest place in the Philippines. Despite the high temperature in our city, Tuguegarao City holds numerous festival in which people from different places may find enjoyable.

Our city is well known for pancit, a type of noodle which was adopted from Chinese culture. There are over 100 pancit restaurants you should try. Aside from that, Tuguegarao still practices the use of kalesa. It is one of the few transportations we have. It is a cart which is pulled by a horse.

Our city is known for its various food establishments that serves authentic cuisine. We are known for the noodle dishes, a recipe crafted for generations. People are friendly and helpful to tourist. Tourist spots such as old churches and caves are also found in our city. One cave is known worldwide because it is where the remains of the ancient human is found.

If you consider moving to our city, always be prepared to have a very light clothes because it is very hot in our city. In fact our city is the hottest place in the country. There are a lot of place you can go. Our city has three major malls, and a wide variety of foods. The best food you fan eat in our city is “Pancit Batil Patong”. You can find pansitan (pancit house) everywhere.

Tuguegarao has extreme temperatures. As it is near the equator and a tropical country, living in my city will be a bit difficult. It’s too hot when it’s summer, and too cold when it’s winter. If you move in this place, account your readiness to live in such conditions.