| Pinacanauan River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Cagayan Valley |
| Province | Cagayan |
| City/municipality | |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Cagayan River |
• location | Tuguegarao |
• coordinates | 17°36′18″N 121°43′50″E / 17.6051°N 121.7306°E |
| Length | 82.6 km (51.3 mi) |
| Basin size | 65,099 hectares (650.99 km2)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Pinacanauan–Cagayan |
| River system | Pinacanauan Watershed[1] |
The Pinacanauan River is one of the rivers in the Philippines, and is a tributary of the Cagayan River. The river passes through the Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape,[1] with large karst formations, underground chambers, and rare wild flora. The Pinacanauan is considered one of the most picturesque attractions in Cagayan.
Because of its moderate to medium-quick rapid farther upstream, it is a popular place for rafting and kayaking. The place is surrounded by mountains for hiking, climbing and spelunking. Boat races take place on this river every year on April 21.[2]