Fuyot Springs National Park is a
protected area
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of the
Philippines
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located in the mountain slopes of
Barangay
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Santa Victoria in
Ilagan City
Ilagan, officially the City of Ilagan ( ibg, Siudad nat Ilagan; ilo, Siudad ti Ilagan; fil, Lungsod ng Ilagan), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a popula ...
,
Isabela, 405 kilometers northeast from
Manila
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. The park, which also contains the Ilagan Sanctuary, is 819 hectares in area
and extends to the nearby municipality of
Tumauini. 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
The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park is the largest protected area of the Philippines covering the northern range of the Sierra Madre mountains of eastern Luzon. The park is located in the eastern part of the province of Isabela in Cagayan Vall ...
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.
See also
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List of national parks of the Philippines
References
External links
The natural wonders of the Isabela Sanctuary
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)
Tourist attractions in Isabela (province)
Ilagan
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