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 | |
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| Location | Isabela, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 17°4′N 122°0.02′E / 17.067°N 122.00033°E |
| 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
- ^ "Technical Bulletin 2013-01". Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
- ^ "Region 2 - Protected Areas". Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
- ^ "Ilagan Sanctuary: A Nature Discovery". CagayanValley.com. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
External links
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- IUCN Category V
- National parks of the Philippines
- Springs of the Philippines
- Protected areas established in 1938
- 1938 establishments in the Philippines
- Geography of Isabela (province)
- Protected areas of the Sierra Madre (Philippines)
- Visitor attractions in Isabela (province)
- Ilagan
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