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UNESCO World Heritage Site. Various sizes of shell middens carbon dated from 2000 BC to 100 AD
The Lal-lo and Gattaran Shell Middens are one of the most significant archaeological gastronomic finds in Southeast Asia in the 20th century. The site is located along the banks of the Cagayan River in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. The site, as old as 2000 BC, is highly important due to its archaeological impact on the food resources and human activities of the ancient peoples of the Cagayan Valley. It is currently under consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Saint Dominic de Guzman Parish Church
A red brick Spanish-era church that served as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia until it was transferred to Vigan, Ilocos Sur in 1758, leading to the decline of Lal-lo as an economic hub. Its facade faces the Cagayan River, a reminder of the waterway's previous function as the main artery of transport in the Cagayan Valley.
the Golden Gate of Cagayan
Asia's first suspension bridge, built in 1978. It spans the Cagayan River at Lallo and is long. The hanging bridge links Cagayan and the Ilocos Region by the scenic Patapat Road.
Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish
Gattaran's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era
Built during the Spanish era and dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel, this was the Roman Catholic parish church of Nassiping when it was a separate municipality. After Nassiping was annexed by Gattaran, the church fell into ruin, but somehow managed to avoid being razed altogether, resulting in a mostly intact nave and tower. The structure has been partially roofed over and now serves as the village chapel.
A local natural protected area along the Zinundungan River featuring pristine rivers, waterfalls, caves and forests.