About Ilagan Sanctuary
Ilagan Sanctuary is an eco-tourism nature park located in Barangay Santa Victoria, City of Ilagan, Isabela, within the buffer zone of the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park. It encompasses forestland, natural springs, swimming pools, and the Santa Victoria Caves. Established around the historic Fuyot Springs National Park, it is notable for its cave systems, biodiversity, and outdoor recreation facilities managed by the City Government of Ilagan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested natural park with developed swimming pools fed by natural springs, picnic cottages, forest trails, and the Santa Victoria Caves system. The site includes cave chambers with rock formations, open grounds for picnics, a zipline, and areas for nature walks and wildlife observation. Facilities are spread across a hilly, forested landscape with both natural and developed attractions accessible via guided tours.
Key highlights
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Santa Victoria Caves with multiple chambers and rock formations
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Fuyot Springs and natural spring-fed swimming pools
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Forest trails and biodiversity within Northern Sierra Madre buffer zone
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Zipline and adventure activities
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Picnic cottages and open recreation areas
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Wildlife viewing and birdwatching
History of Ilagan Sanctuary
The area includes Fuyot Springs National Park, originally established in 1938 as a protected area, and now forms part of the buffer zone of the Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park. It has been developed by the City Government of Ilagan as an eco-tourism sanctuary to promote conservation and sustainable tourism.
Culture & Context
Serves as a key eco-tourism and conservation site for the City of Ilagan, showcasing the natural heritage of the Sierra Madre foothills and supporting local community-based tourism and environmental education.
Route
| By air | Fly to Cauayan Airport (CYZ) or Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), then travel by road to Ilagan City |
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