Location Isabela, Philippines Established October 8, 1938 | Area 8.19 km² | |
Nearest city Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines Governing body Department of Environment and Natural Resources
City Government of Ilagan Address Ilagan City, 3300 Isabela, Philippines Management Department of Environment and Natural Resources Similar Cassamata Hill National, Libmanan Caves National, Northern Luzon Heroes H, Magat Dam, Bulabog Putian National | ||
Ilagan sanctuary a nature discovery byahe ni kulets
Fuyot Springs National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the mountain slopes of Barangay Santa Victoria in Ilagan, Isabela 405 kilometers northeast from Manila. The park, which also contains the Ilagan Sanctuary, is 819 hectares in area and extends to the nearby municipality of Tumauini in the Cagayan Valley. It was established in 1938 through Proclamation No. 327.
Contents
The park is a popular draw for hikers, mountaineers, spelunkers and birdwatchers who come to explore its mountain trails, caves, odd rock formations and aviary. Adjacent to the park lies the larger Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park which contains even more diverse wildlife. The Pinzal Falls is another major draw inside the park and provides relaxation to visitors aside from the park's many natural mountain springs.
Recreation
The Ilagan Sanctuary offers the following attractions for visitors: a mini-zoo, butterfly park, natural spring water pool and ATV rides. During the celebration of 326th years of Ilagan's founding anniversary last May 2012, the government inaugurated the 350-meter Zipline inside the park. The park's Main Cave, Altar Cave and Adventure Cave also offer exploration tours to visitors.
The Ilagan Sanctuary charges an entrance fee of P100, inclusive of the use of swimming pool.