About Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park
Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park is a 1,316-hectare protected area located in the municipality of Santa in Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Established on July 9, 1963 by Proclamation No. 132, it was created to honor the heroes of Northern Luzon. The park occupies hilly terrain with forested slopes and open viewpoints overlooking the Ilocos coastline and surrounding plains, serving as both a historical memorial and a natural landscape preserve.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, largely undeveloped hilly park with forested slopes, grassy ridges and open viewpoints overlooking the town of Santa, the Ilocos coastline and nearby plains. The area contains memorial markers honoring Northern Luzon heroes, natural vegetation and trails suitable for short walks. There is limited built infrastructure, so the experience is primarily sightseeing, photography and nature observation in a natural, elevated setting.
Key highlights
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1,316-hectare national park established in 1963 to honor heroes of Northern Luzon
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Hilly forested terrain with viewpoints overlooking Santa and the Ilocos coastline
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Historical memorial markers commemorating regional heroes
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Natural landscape with native vegetation and open grassy slopes
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Quiet undeveloped setting suitable for nature walks and photography
History of Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park
Established on July 9, 1963 through Proclamation No. 132, the park was designated to honor the heroes of Northern Luzon. It covers 1,316 hectares in Santa, Ilocos Sur and is listed as a protected area under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) of the Philippines.
Culture & Context
Serves as a memorial landscape commemorating the contributions of Northern Luzon heroes, reflecting regional remembrance and pride within Ilocos Sur.
Route
| By air | Fly to Laoag International Airport then travel by road south to Santa, approximately 90 km |
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