Vicente de Lara Park

Formerly named MacArthur Park in honor of General Douglas MacArthur who landed in Cagayan after escaping from Corregidor enroute to Australia. 

The park is located in front of the Provincial Capitol Building and is now named after a Provincial Governor, Vicente de Lara. Recently renovated, it has become a favorite place for people to jog and have an evening stroll, Its obelisk monument honors the Filipino soldiers who died in Philippine wars and conflict.

Night Cafe & Market

Started in August of 2003, it has become a weekly attraction of the city. Every Friday and Saturday evenings, the entire Plaza Divisoria is closed to vehicular traffic.

Food stalls sell barbeques, grilled food and liquor while live bands entertain the crowd. On the other end is the Night Market where Muslim traders sell bags, shoes, trinkets and second hand items at bargain prices.

Photovoltaic (Solar) Power Plant

This 1 Megawatt Photovoltaic (solar) Power Plant is operated by the Cagayan Electric Power & Light Corporation (CEPALCO). It is the largest grid connected solar power plant in the Developing World. As a vital facility, it is basically off limits to the public. Educational tours can be arranged, provided a formal letter of request is made and addressed to Ms. Marilyn Chaves, Senior Manager of the Customer & Community Relations Department. You can contact CEPALCO at (88) 857-2043 ; (88) 857-5097 or visit their main office at T. Chaves Street.

Carmelite Monastery

Located in Camaman'an hilltop, the vicinity is also the residence of various religious Catholic orders. Hence the hilltop is also known as Seminary Hill.

Locals visit the Carmelite monastery to pray and offer petitions (prayers for students taking exams, illnesses, thanksgiving and others). Petitioners are advised to bring offerings such as a basket of fruit, a dozen eggs or monetary donation. The Carmelite Church houses an image of the Holy Child or Santo Niño which is known to perform miracles. People are advised to keep their voices down.