Fuyot Springs National Park
Fuyot Springs National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the mountain slopes of Barangay Santa Victoria in Ilagan City, 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. It was established in 1938 through Proclamation No. 327.
| Fuyot Springs National Park | |
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| Isabela Sanctuary | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Isabela, Philippines |
| Nearest city | Ilagan City, Isabela, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 17°4′N 122°0.02′E |
| Area | 819 hectares (2,020 acres) |
| Established | October 8, 1938 |
| Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources City Government of Ilagan[1] |
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 in 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.
References
- Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau, Department of Environment of Natural Resources. Technical Bulletin 2013-01. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 29, 2013.
- "Region 2 – Protected Areas". Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2012.