Fuyot Springs National Park

Fuyot Springs National Park
Isabela Sanctuary
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)

The Ilagan Sanctuary, a recreation area within the Fuyot Springs National Park
Map showing the location of Fuyot Springs National Park
Location Isabela, Philippines
Nearest city Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines
Coordinates 17°4′N 122°0.02′E / 17.067°N 122.00033°E / 17.067; 122.00033Coordinates: 17°4′N 122°0.02′E / 17.067°N 122.00033°E / 17.067; 122.00033
Area 819 hectares (2,020 acres)
Established October 8, 1938
Governing body Department of Environment and Natural Resources
City Government of Ilagan[1]

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[2] and extends to the nearby municipality of Tumauini in the Cagayan Valley. It was established in 1938 through Proclamation No. 327.

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.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Technical Bulletin 2013-01". Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "Region 2 - Protected Areas". Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  3. ↑ "Ilagan Sanctuary: A Nature Discovery". CagayanValley.com. Retrieved 29 August 2013.

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