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| Thursday, 24 December 2009 11:39 |
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Famous for... Agricultural Industry The province boasts vast agricultural lands and quality rice and crops which are being exported as most of these lands are irrigated and farming is highly mechanized.
Seascape & Landscape Pristine seascapes and landscapes proliferate at the eastern coast of the province. The Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park is a haven for researchers and outdoor enthusiasts, declared number one in biodiversity in the country and also at the world’s top ten biodiversity hotspots. The towns of Divilacan, Maconacon, Dinapigue, and Palanan are recommended for trekking, mountaineering, camping and exploration.
Magat Dam Tourism Complex One of the biggest dams in Asia, it is comprised of the Power House and related facilities built at a cost of PhP6.5 Billion. The water from the dam generates 360 megawatts of electricity for the Luzon Grid and supplies the irrigation diversion requirement for 102,000 hectares of agricultural land in Region 2 and CAR.
St. Mathias Church (Tumauini, Isabela) The church boasts of a cylindrical belfry, the only one of its kind in the country.
World’s Biggest Butaka It is 11 feet 4 inches high, 20 feet 8 inches long, and 9 feet 7 inches wide. It weighs 2,368 kilos and was constructed by 25 workers in 29 days.
Sta. Victoria Caves and Environmental School Located at Fuyo National Park, it is the first of its kind in the region to give environmental awareness education to its patrons. The area is a favorite destination for family bonding and educational trips.
Our Lady of the Visitation National Shrine This and other brick churches in the province are easily accessible to motorists.
Binallay & Other Native Delicacies. |
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