Aparri

Aparri stands at the mouth of the Cagayan River, where the waters of northern Luzon's great valley meet the sea. The river gave the port access to settlements far inland, while ships carried goods along the coast and beyond the island. Spanish authorities recognised Aparri as a town and parish in 1680, with Dominican priests serving its church. Timber, rice, fish and other produce passed through the port in exchange for goods arriving by sea.