ATTRACTIONS

 

DIFFUN

NATURE:

Nagbukel Municipal Tree Park and Nature ResortLocated at Barangay Luttuad, Diffun, and Quirino with an area of 16 hectares. Its special natural features are its glamorous caves, rocky limestone mountains with forest vegetation of small trees and forest trees plantation lying beside the grandeur Ganano river a tributary to Cagayan River. Nagbukel can be the best described of its breathtaking landscape of a helmet look-like and towns. Presently there are road trails and rock walls terraces. A five (5) minute travel from the town proper.

The Nagbukel Cave is a round shape that was developed by the lamplighter, a religious sector. It is located along the provincial road of the town of Diffun, the first municipality of Quirino Province. It serves as view deck, as its top reveals the view of the surroundings and nearby Santiago city, Isabela.

TOURISM POTENTIAL – Existing to be developed

• PUSUAC SPRING PARK

Located at barangay Rizal, Diffun, Quirino with an area of almost one (1) hectare with its mystic bubbling hot water and surrounded by secondary growth forest and surrounded by an ashen rock formation. A fifteen minute ride from the town proper via an all weather type of road. Local tourists love to visit the place for its alluring and unique spring water and held their picnic, fishing and swimming thereat.

• MANUELA FALLS

Located at barangay Gabriela, Diffun, Quirino with an area of thirty hectares with enchanting waterfalls, enthralling lagoon and forest trees plantation that surrounds the area. It got its name from the wife of the former Governor Mariano J. Pimentel. The place is also best known for its natural monuments, wildlife habitat of mammal and birds and species of flora present. A twenty (20) minute ride from the town proper passing through an all weather road.

• BATTUMBAKET FALLS

Located at barangay Don Mariano Perez, Diffun, Quirino with an area of thirty (30) hectares. Its special natural features are it’s almost 200 feet high clean and crystalline waterfalls down to its bluish lagoon and goes as tributary to the Ganano river, presence of virgin forest surrounding the area. Almost a one a hour walk on a trail from the Quirino provincial road passing through a blossoming flowers of wild orchids and forty five minutes for travel by a motorized vehicle from the town . The area is known for its natural monuments and wildlife habitat.

• SUSONG DALAGA

Located at barangay Rizal, Diffun, Quirino with an area of ten (10) hectares and known for its panoramic breast shape like mountain and could view its surrounding fields and the Ganano river and local tourists love to visit the area during Lenten season for picnicking  and sightseeing. A ten minute ride from the town proper since half of the roadway is being cemented.

There were a lot of improvements and amenities that can be seen around the place like cogon cottages, steps and its agro forestry as it were manage by an Ina-ina, a religious sector who reside near the area. There were a lot of facilities that can still be introduced like construction of rest rooms, cemented steps and more cottages and hall.

• LIWAYWAY CAVES

Located at barangay Liwayway, Diffun, Quirino with an area of 25 hectares. Its special natural features are its glaring limestone formation, wide array of secondary forest of small trees, 15 scattered caves series with enigmatic underground river and presence of bat caves in the area. The area is known of its natural monuments and wildlife habitat. A twenty (20) minute ride from the town proper passing through by an all weather road.

Its management is being claimed by LGU-Diffun. One of the caves was used before by the Union Esperitista for their religious worship and service. Eco-trails were also introduced by local folks. Yearly the caves are often visited by local tourists with its peak especially every summer season. Some caves were exploited by bat manure permittees and became a hunting place for wild birds and animals rampant collection of swift/nido nest.

Its present threats are as follows, illegal fuel wood collection/charcoal making inside the area, illegal hunting of wild animals & birds, illegal guano collection and kaingin inside the area. This tourist destination is very potential for an eco-walk, picnic, spelunking, mountain climb and swimming.

The intervention needed to address its pressing and alarming issues is the need for parks maintenance of protection, effective management and promotion of conservation activities.

• SAN PASCUAL FALLS

 

CABARROGUIS

NATURE:

SUSONG DALAGA

The panoramic view of SUSONG DALAGA in Cabarroguis creates a pleasant atmosphere to the tourist; it is perfectly contoured like a woman’s breast. Hence its name Susong Dalaga. This breathtaking natural landscape at the capital town of Cabarroguis is perfect destination for trekkers who love to commune nature.

Cabarroguis town boasts of the awesome two adjacent geological monuments. It is called susong dalaga, a breast shape caves that can be seen as you enter the commercial complex of the municipality. The caves serve as bat sanctuary, and in between is flowing streams that provides water supply to its nearby rice fields. It was declared as a part of Municipal forest park, due to the presence of its diverse fauna and flora.

Susong Dalaga occupies portion between three adjacent Barangay, Gundaway, Zamora and Villamor. It is just 2 kilometers away from the poblacion and 3 kilometers away from Capitol plaza hotel This can be reached by any vehicles  because road is accessible throughout the year. There are also available short cuts that are accessible if visitors opt to trek up to the cave.

MANMADE:

PARK

A theme park composed of eighteen picnic huts maintained by different sectors of the provincial government, the six municipalities of the province, national agencies, non-government organizations, a floating hut for the congressman of Quirino and a kitchen for food preparation. It is located at the pagkain ng bayan lagoon, Capitol Hills, Cabarroguis

CITRUS PLANTATION

 

TOURISM POTENTIAL – Existing to be developed

• Home of Rare Species Soft Shelled turtle (Endangered Specie – Cagot)

Discovery of a turtle known as juvenile cantor’s soft shelled turtle locally known as “cagot” in one of the barangay of Cabarroguis was considered as one potential tourist attraction of the municipality. The habitat of this species is part of the fish sanctuary established mid 90 in barangay Eden.

In 1990, establishment of fish sanctuary in Barangay Eden was undertaken. This is to protect the habitat of various species of fishes found in the streams that transverse along the Barangay where the Cagot lives. Barangay Eden is about 7 kilometers away from the urban core of the municipality. Road accessibility is viable; however, there is some difficulty during wet season. Aside from the fish sanctuary there are additional tourism potentials in this area the Hot spring but it is an underdeveloped condition and the hanging bridge. Peace and order situation in this area is generally peaceful.

• EDEN HOTSPRING

The area is covered with bush and grasses. People surrounding the area do not give importance in the existence of the hot spring because of inadequate study and information about the potential tourism attraction it will bring. The hot spring is located near the river almost at the boundary of adjacent Barangay which Barangay Dibibi. Authorities claim that the hot spring is connected with another hot spring located at the waterbed of the river.

• TUCOD WATERFALLS

Tucod Waterfall it is a majestic two stages waterfalls. the first stage has an approximately  height of 20 feet  pouring down into an  estimated 80 meters long streams which water flows down into another hills creating an approximately 30 feet falls. Below the falls is a flowing pool basin approximately15 diameter. The Place offers not only a scenic beauty but it is a best place to swim during summer due to its cool and fresh water.

Tucod waterfalls lies 17 kilometers away from the poblacion, it is located in one the remote Barangay of Cabarroguis and just like any other remote Barangay there are some difficulties on reaching the area during rainy season. Majority of the residents in this area migrants from adjacent province of Quirino mostly are from Lagawe, or Banaue. It is a neighboring Barangay of the mining site.

OTHER TOURISM POTENTIALS:

• SEVEN STOREY CAVES – Profiling and documentation is yet to be undertaken considering the area occupies by the caves are privately owned.

• BANNUAR CAVES – It requires rehabilitation and restoration because the  white stones and bat manure has been taken away by the nearby residents

AGLIPAY

NATURE:

ST. LOURDES CALVARY

St. Lourdes Calvary is found at Aglipay, Quirino. It was commend on the 20th of January 2004 drawn from the people’s communal struggle, revelation experience and faith, this station of the cross  stand as a reminder of Christ’s immense love to those who will follow and trend his way.

AGLIPAY CAVES AND CAMPSITE

It has an area of 101 hectares of forest surroundings the cave chambers that provide a refuges for vegetation, wildlife and recreation. Among the 37 caves in the compound eight chambers have been develop for caving tours.

The Aglipay Caves in Barangay Villa Ventura, Aglipay, Quirino. This spectacular formation of stalagmites in the cave was formed from minerals deposited by dripping water. The stalagmites are usually larger in diameter than stalactites. If stalactites and stalagmites meet, they form a column.

• PENSAL FALLS,

Located at San Benigno, Aglipay, Quirino

 

• VICTORIA FALLS AND NATURAL RESORT

The Victoria Falls is located in the southwestern part of Aglipay town at a distance of 15-kilometers from San Leonardo, the municipal center of commerce and government as well as situated 26-kilometers away from capital town of Cabarroguis.

The Waterfalls are segregated into five levels of down pouring stretch, elegantly  on almost vertical rocky walls including its both sides which serve to contain its descending waterway and adjacently covered  by  forest  trees and forage. Its rocky pedestals, graciously endowed with refreshing lagoons which submerged the splashing sound of water flows into tranquility of coolness. Herbs and vines shadow its surface with sparkling color of bluish green making the existence of perfect nature sight.

Water spring is also present in the site and could be tapped as source of potable water supply for needs of the resort including the operation of plant nurseries.

• ADDALAM RIVER ECOLOGY PARK (AREP)

Addalam River is prominently traversing the mid-section of Aglipay town, serving its local folks in their upland and lowland farming as well as provide sustaining source of fishes and shells for local consumption.  Livestock and fowl production also depend on the river for its water supply. These uses make Addalam as the lifeblood of the municipality.

Several tributaries from southwestern mountain ranges merged at the area of barangays Alicia which formed the Addalam river and passing through some barangays of Cabarroguis town such as Dingasan, Debibi and Eden. Its mighty stretch caused the construction of Addalam Dam with a length of 190-meters and height of 9.20 meters, impounding water for the irrigation supply of more than 4,000-hectares of lowland farms and benefited more than 10,000 farming population.

The essentiality of the Addalam River had included in-depth appreciation of its potential for complete tourism destination when fully developed in combination with the implementation of watersheds regeneration initiatives. Ensuring water abundances and adequacy is naturally a tourist attraction itself and create local jobs as well as contribute to desirable economic growth.

MADDELA

NATURE:

Maddela Water Falls & Forest Resort

Seven-staged waterfalls entice the visitors to swim into its crystal pools characterized as the favorite Picnic and swimming area for tourists.

Maddela Waterfalls & Forest Resorts is a favorite among locals.Plunge into its crystal pools and lounge in the cool shade of its picnic areas. An excellent site for nature retreat and a day of relaxation.

Governor’s Rapids & Caves

Is famous for its gigantic limestone formations which serves as shelter for the Dumagats and to the adventurers. A tributary to the mighty Cagayan River which has received numerous awards for being the cleanest inland Bodies of water in the region. Best for adventure kayaking and rafting or simply boating.

 

A tributary of the mighty Cagayan River which has received numerous awards for being the “Cleanest Inland Body of Water” in the region. Its limestone formations serve as a natural shelter to the Dumagats. Have the adventure kayaking and rafting its water, or be lured to climb its limestone cliffs.

Villa Caridad Resort Hotel & Restaurant

A sense of comfort and tranquility with spacious villa style to create a home-away from home atmosphere of Mother Nature in its purest form.

A place where the foot of Sierra Madre Mountain is just a glimpse away from the resort.

NAGTIPUNAN

MAN MADE:

MUNICIPAL PARK

It is a stunning and well designed park with mini falls and fountains, 15 Nipa Huts owned by the different barangays of Nagtipunan. The park has breathtaking scenery as its landscape reveals the magnificent tourist spots of the town.

NATURE:

 

BIMMAPOR & PARALLEL WALL

A nature sculptured rock resembling like a ship amidst the Cagayan River

NAGTIPUNAN RIVER

HALL OF FAME AWARDEE OF THE CLEANEST INLAND BODIES OF WATER. It is the head water of the cagayan river.

MACTOL FALLS

Towering falls of approximately 30-50 meters high with a spacious and almost perfect bowl-shaped basin with rich biodiversity.

OTHER TOURISM POTENTIALS:

• DAGKAN LAKE

An elliptical shaped-lake with unpolluted crystal blue and habitual sanctuary of aquatic fish species situated at the ridge of a mountain of Matmad.

• DIPANTAN NATURE’S PARK & CAMPSITE

Has duplex Buildings for overnight stay, concrete cottages and camping tents for rent, the pavilion hall is under construction.

• TAYGUIDO FALLS

With various falls [about 3 falls] with more or less 300 meters distance in between with rich biodiversity. It is located at barangays Wasid.

• GAWAGAN CAVES/BAT CAVES

A bat sanctuary with biodiversity around the cave.

• SKELETON CAVE

Located at Sitio Sinabagan, Landingan. It was formerly used as ancestral burial place of Agta & Ilongots.

• APANG CAVE

With three distinct chambers facing cagayan river. (  inside and believed to be the hide out of Luis Taruc. (The head of the movement in central Luzon in the late 40’s and early fifties known as Hukbong Mapagpalaya ng Bayan (HMB).)

• GIAYAN FALLS

With subterranean river connecting the adjacent falls of  La Conwap.

FESTIVALS

 

PANAGDADAPUN FESTIVAL

Is a showcase of the unique culture, convergence of all tribes and colorful history of the Province of Quirino.

It is celebrated every month of September every year which coincides with the Araw ng Quirino Foundation

Every Municipality has its own festival which features their unique culture and practices.

 

 

Diffun- Pammadayaw Festival

Is a celebration that inspires those who are productive and achievers in any field of expertise and vocation through recognition and giving honors or “Pammadayaw”.

It is one of our great Filipino virtues that we treasure and cherish because it serves as a motivation for better governance and public service, people empowerment, meaningful development on health, environment and agriculture. It is being celebrated every July 1-3 of the year.

Cabarroguis- Ginnamuluan Festival

Encompasses all desirable, admirable traits, characteristics and virtues of the Filipino who care for the lives of their families and fellows, and who have that strong, deep concern, care and social awareness for general welfare.

It is celebrated every June 19-21 of the year at the town of Cabarroguis.

Saguday – Pagay-Pagay Festival

Is a symbolism of the industry, perseverance and zeal of the rice producing people towards the realization of their common aspirations of development and sustaining Saguday as the rice granary of the province.

It is celebrated every April 7-8 of the year.

Aglipay-Panagsalukag Festival

It signifies the value of hardwork and industry of Aglipayano’s, highlighted by their habit in rising at early dawn going and working in the farm and leaving for home at dusk. The enjoyment of the work attributes is expressed through laughter, dances, chants, songs and fun. It creates relaxation and excitement to overcome the hardship of farming.

Nowadays, these activities were transformed into Panagsalukag festival which is regularly celebrated every July 27-28 of the year.

Aquero Festival – patronal fiesta celebrated every February 11 -13

Maddela-Panagsasalog Festival

Reflects the traditional customs of going to farm at dawn where their works generally located at lowlands and leaving for home at nightfall. The festivity portrays how communal activities are conducted manifesting thanks to the Lord for a bounty harvest.

It shows the old practice of “bayanihan” in the festivities. The festival is being celebrated every month of June 12-15 at the town of Maddela.

Nagtipunan- Penenkakasisit Festival

it is a yearly festivity in celebration of the creation of the municipality. It is the convergence of all tribes and cultures of the municipality in cooperation and celebration.

It features the indigenous tribes which is the “Ilongots” they are the original cultural communities of the area/or the first settlers in the province. Part of the celebration is the portrayal of their primitive cultural practices like PADONG as the war dance and the TAGUEM which portrays their practice from courtship to wedding. Festivity on every 22-25th of February.