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The province
of Isabela is the second
province of Luzon. It is located
to the south of Cagayan, from
the east of Sierra Madre to
Escaparada Pt. in Cagayan. They
said that Isabela "guaranties
the highest quality cigars"
and the large tobacco and rice
bowl region. The main sources of
the people here are tobacco,
cattle raising, fishing and
logging. They also make
handicrafts like furniture,
basketry, and rattan.
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The province
of Isabela is also known for its
interesting and fascinating
spots. The Honeymoon
Island, which is located in
Divilican, is popular for its
beautiful beaches and the Beach
of Dinapique known for its white
sands and crystal waters.
Tourist
destination also includes caves
such as Aglipay Caves, Jackpot
Cave, and Sta. Victoria Caves.
And for all the people who love
adventure and ecotourism
activities, Palanan Wilderness
Area is recommended. It covers a
major portion of the remaining
rainforest of the Cagayan Valley
Region that's really cool and
exciting. Lots of recreational
things like mountain hiking,
water surfing and other sports
are also offered by Isabela.
Visitors can go
to Isabela through bus such as
Island Trailways, Inc.,
Pantranco North Express, Inc.,
and Philippine Lawin.
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FACTS
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Region: 2
Capital: Ilagan
Land Area: 10,664.5 sq. km.
Number of Towns: 36 |
1. Alicia
2. Angadanan
3. Aurora
4. Benito Soliven
5. Burgos
6. Cabagan
7. Cabanatuan
8. Cauayan
9. Cordon
10. Delfin Albano
11. Dinapigue
12. Divilican |
13. Echague
14. Gamu
15. Ilagan
16. Jones
17. Luna
18. Maconacon
19. Mallig
20. Naguilian
21. Palanan
22. Quezon
23. Quirino
24. Ramon |
25. Reyna Mercedes
26. Roxas
27. San Agustin
28. San Guillermo
29. San Isidro
30. San Manuel
31. San Mariano
32. San Mateo
33. San Pablo
34. Sta. Maria
35. Sto. Tomas
36. Tumauini
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CHURCHES AND RELIGIOUS
SHRINES
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| GUIBANG CHURCH, Gamu
– Houses the Miraculous Lady of the
Visitation of Guibang.
PARISH CHURCH OF ST. MATHIAS, Tumauni
– An ultra-baroque church, unique for its
extensive use of baked clay, both for wall
finishing and ornamentation.
SAN PABLO CHURCH – Built in
1625, it features the tallest belltower in
the Cagayan Valley Region. |
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HISTORICAL SITES
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| AGUINALDO SHRINE, Palanan
– General Aguinaldo was captured here in
1901 by American Forces, thus ending the
Philippine Revolution. |
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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
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1. Aglipay Caves
2. Aguinaldo Shrine, Palanan
3. Beach of Dinapique
4. Fuyot National Recreational Area
5. Honeymoon Island, Divilican
6. Isabela Capitol Complex, Ilagan
7. Isabela Hotel and Resort
8. Isabela Sports Compex, Ilagan
9. Jackpot Cave
10. Magat Hydro Electric Plant |
11. Nagbukel Cave
12. Palanan Wilderness Area
13. Odessa-Tumbali Cave System
14. Spanish Church, Alicia
15. Spanish Church, San Pablo
16. Spanish Church, Taumuini
17. St. Mathias Parish Church
18. St. Peter Cathedral
19. Sta. Victoria Caves
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