Planning to travel to Anguib beach in Sta Ana, Cagayan? You’re in for a treat! Anguib beach is one of the unspoiled beaches I’ve ever been to. In this article, I’ll be sharing our trip to Anguib and provide you tips as well as a guide to help you plan your own itinerary!
As part of our Palaui island tour, we included Anguib Beach in our second-day itinerary. We stayed at Palaui island and traveled via boat to Anguib beach. Hate boat rides? Don’t worry, there’s another way to get there!
If you want to to visit Palaui island, contact our boat man and guide kuya Apol at Apol at 09557444175 or 09067550626.
Anguib Beach: Cagayan’s Boracay of the North
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much of Anguib beach. I barely heard of it before so imagine how surprised I was at the beauty of this beach.
There were signs all over the place indicating that Anguib Beach is the Boracay of the North. But Anguib Beach’s sand isn’t really white. It’s more cream in color. Although, when the sand dries, and the sun is high up in the sky, the sand almost looks white. It’s beautiful.
Camping and Glamping
There were a few other people on the beach. Some glamped the night before while others set up their own tents and camped. You can book from Sta Ana Glamping and Camping Resorts if you’re interested. The glamping rate is at P3,500 for 2 to 4 persons, while the camping fee ranges from P500 to 4,000 per night.
If you don’t want to camp, you can check out the other hotels near the area via Booking.com.
Birds
On one end of the beach, I noticed there weren’t any people going there. Curious, I went exploring and found out, it was a private area. There were trees just a few meters away from the beach, with a lot of birds flying from tree to tree. I saw yellow-colored birds, and the sound of their tweets was the highlight of my time at Anguib Beach.
Small Cove
Just a little further, we found a small cove but the nearby waters had a lot of seaweeds so maybe that’s why nobody went there or that it’s private property. Anyway, by the end of the beach, the locals said you can find a set of stairs to take you to the other side of the cove to Nangaramoan.
Entrance Fees
For Daytour:
Monday to Thursday -100 pesos per person
Friday to Sunday – 150 pesos per person
For Overnight:
Monday to Thursday -150 pesos per person
Friday to Sunday – 200 pesos per person
How To Get There
From Manila
Via Bus – Ride a bus going to Sta. Ana, Cagayan at Sampaloc terminal. Travel time is around 15 hours. You can also ride a bus heading to Tuguegarao, which will take you 10 to 12 hours of travel time. Then, transfer to a van or bus going to Sta. Ana, Cagayan.
Via Airplane – Ride a plane to Tuguegarao City, then take a van or bus going to Sta Ana.
Travel Tip: Check schedules and availability of buses, ferries, taxis, or flights to book online with 12Go Asia.
Sta. Ana to Anguib Beach
- Option 1. Once you are in Sta. Ana, take a tricycle to San Vicente port. From here, you can rent a boat to take you to Anguib Beach.
Option 2. Ride a tricycle going to Nangaramoan Beach. The fare is around P300 for 3 to 4 persons. But if you have a car, you can go directly to Nangaramoan Beach and park your car there. - From Nangaramoan Beach, ride a boat for only P500 (day tour) and P800 (overnight). This rate is good for 8 persons.
Side Trips
Aside from Anguib Beach, you can also pay for a boat rental for a Palaui island tour that will take you to other nearby places such as Palaui, Crocodile Island, Nangaramoan and so much more. For boat trips and Palaui island tours, you can contact kuya Apol at 09557444175 or 09067550626.
Contact
You can contact Anguib Beach Club via:
- Facebook: Sta Ana Glamping and Camping Resorts
- Mobile Number: 09179888964 or 09178764079
- Email: staanacagayan16@gmail.com
- For Boat Trips and Palaui island tours, you can contact Kuya Apol at 09557444175 or 09067550626
Responsible Travel Tips
When traveling to one place, make sure you practice responsible tourism. Here are some tips to do so.
1. Respect the environment
Don’t litter. Please hold onto your trash until you find a garbage can. Don’t bring home the sand or any seashell. Leave them where they belong. Missing seashells can have potential detrimental environmental impacts.
Related: 16 Eco-Friendly Travel Products for the Earth-Loving You
2. Avoid single-use plastic
Bring your eco bag and refuse single-use plastic.
3. Shop local
Keep the traditional crafts alive and support local artisans. Buy from them. And try not to haggle, P20 may seem small to you but it can mean a lot to them.
4. Always ask permission
Be sure to ask for permission first when taking photos or videos especially when it comes to children
What to Pack for Anguib Beach
- Eco-friendly Reusable Water Bottle
- Light Rain Jacket (especially from June to November)
- T-shirts, a Nice top, and a Long-sleeved Shirt
- Aqua Shoes
- Day Bag
- Swimsuit
- Dry Bag
- Power Adapter
- Universal Waterproof Phone Case
- Packing Cubes
- Microfiber Towel
- Travel Insurance
- Money Belt
- Sneakers, Hiking Shoes (if you’re planning to hike) and Some Flats
- Reusable Straw and Reusable Bag (no to single-use plastic!)
Related Article: The Only Travel Packing List You’ll Ever Need (Trust Me)
Hi, about boat for only P500 (day tour) and P800 (overnight). and contact numbers, are these updated? So we can set our expectations? Thank you.