Quirino Province is located at the southern part of Cagayan Valley, bounded by Isabela on the north, Aurora on the east and southeast, and Nueva Vizcaya on the West and Southwest. The province has the potential to become the white water rafting capital of the Philippines.

Ilongots, Ifugaos, Kankanai and Inibaloi were reported to have settled on the highlands of the province. Majority speak Ilokano but others use Ifugaos, Tagalog Ilongot, Pangasinense, Kankanai and twenty three other dialects which are common in the region or in the country.

Agriculture is the main livelihood in Quirino, like planting crops such as corn, rice and tobacco. Small-scale industries such as furniture making, wood carving, basketries and other rattan products are also prevalent in Quirino. Marble tiles and figurine industry started to operate in the province while the Agri-lime processing awaits investors. Quirino is also rich in natural resources like gold, silver, copper, iron, marble and limestone.

Similar to Nueva Vizcaya, the province is also a mountainous place. Caves like Aglipay Cave and Nagbukel Cave add fascination in the province. Governor Rapids is famous for its perpendicular limestone walls and its swift, turbulent, deep blue water, making it an ideal spot for rafting, swimming and fishing.

Quirino is six and a half hours away from Manila. To get there, one can take the bus via Isabela and from there jeepneys or mini buses will take you to Quirino.