Sta Ana, Cagayan Province
Who would think that in the north-easternmost region of the island of Luzon, particularly in Sta. Ana, Cagayan, lie treasures such as famous beaches and other famous eco-tourism destinations, and marine resources.
Sta. Ana town, an “untouched paradise,” a gateway to the Asia and the Pacific” is believed to be “Luzon’s last frontier” and “marine sanctuary” and the home of Asia’s first and only interactive gaming jurisdiction, the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) that attracts international visitors from China, Taiwan, and other foreign countries.
The commercial and industrial activities are also active at port Irene within the CEZA compound, which is one of the region’s major economic development indicators.
Due to the economic and tourism activities in the area, the zone provides livelihood to the people and augments regional and national development.
The seas are rich in marine resources, it is dubbed the fishing hub of the Cagayan Valley and it possesses hundreds of marine species.