Isabela has a wealth of remarkable churches spanning the entire province, one of which is the Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation, which had been the destination of pilgrims from the province and beyond.  

Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang in Gamu is located along the national highway frequented by travelers passing the Maharlika Highway. It is now as famous as the Piat Basilica Minore because it also comes alive on July of every year when religious pilgrims from all walks of life come to offer prayers of good health, peace and abundance, among many other intentions. The image of the Our Lady of the Visitation was canonically crowned by the Most Rev. Carmine Pocco, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines on May 26, 1973 at the St. Ferdinand Cathedral in Ilagan, Isabela. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines at its 52nd Annual Bishop’s Meeting held in Tagaytay City on January 24-26, 1986 have approved the petition of His Excellency, Most Rev. Miguel Purugganan, Bishop of Ilagan for the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang to be called a national shrine.

How to get there

The shrine is located in the town of Gamu in the province of Isabela. There are two ways to reach the province of Isabela are by plane or bus.

By plane

There is a direct flight from Manila to Cauayan City or a flight going to Tuguegarao City in the province of Cagayan, then ride a bus going to Isabela.

By bus

There are buses from Manila that travel directly to Cauayan City and buses that pass through Ilagan, with travel time of 8-10 hours. From Cauyan City, you can ride a jeep or bus going to the different towns of the province.

Accommodations

The nearest hotels can be found in Tuguegarao.

•    Ivory Hotel and Suites - Buntun Highway , Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley / Isabela
•    Villa Blanca Hotel - 13 Pattaui St.Ugac Norte, Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley / Isabela
•    Mango Suites - 1 Rizal St. corner Balzain Road, Tuguegarao, Cagayan Valley / Isabela