Fuyot Springs National Park

Welcome to Fuyot Springs National Park, affectionately and widely known among locals as the Ilagan Sanctuary. We are standing in the vibrant, verdant foothills of Ilagan City in the province of Isabela. …

Having passed through the main entrance gates, we now find ourselves in the primary staging area of the Ilagan Sanctuary. This broad, welcoming space serves as the transition point between the comforts of the city and the raw…

Following the descending path from the zipline complex, we arrive at a broad, developed clearing that houses two of the park's most heavily utilized community features: the Animal Kingdom and the wave pool complex. To our…

We have now walked a short distance away from the lively wave pool, stepping into a quieter, more secluded section of the forest. Here, the paved paths end, and we are surrounded by towering, jagged rock faces. …

Leaving the serene depths of the Bukal behind, we now face the physical challenge of our journey: the ascending trail to Pinsal Falls. This pathway is a stark departure from the flat, paved walkways near the entrance. …

Having conquered the ascent to Pinsal Falls, we now arrive at the entrance of the park's most profound geological treasure: the Santa Victoria Caves. This expansive subterranean network consists of eight distinct caverns, though…

Just a short descent from the Main Cave brings us to the entrance of the second major cavern in the Santa Victoria system: the Altar Cave. Before we even step inside, you are immediately confronted by an awe-inspiring botanical…

We now arrive at the third major accessible chamber in our speleological tour: the enchanting Moon Cave. Of all the caverns in the Santa Victoria system, this one possesses the most fascinating relationship with external light,…

Emerging, blinking, from the subterranean darkness of the Santa Victoria caves, we embark on the final, breathtaking leg of our walking tour. We are now transitioning from the deep geology of the earth to the towering biology of…

As our feet finally touch the solid, paved ground near the exit of the hanging bridge complex, our extensive journey through the Ilagan Sanctuary comes to a close. We have traversed a truly remarkable cross-section of the Sierra…