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TOURISM IN THE PROVINCE OF ISABELA
The province is endowed with several man-made and natural tourist attractions. Powdery white beaches and warm beds of crystalline waters span the shoreline of the coastal municipalities of Palanan, Divilacan, Maconacon and Dinapigue. The Digoyo Point and the Aguinaldo Shrine, both located at Palanan are historically famous being the sites of important political events. The Sierra Madre is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna with 60 percent of the Philippine endemic species present in the area. It covers a total area of 359,000 hectares of both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. It is the richest in terms of genetic species and habitat diversity. Several caves, waterfalls and other natural wonders are also potentials for tourism development. For man-made attractions, the province boasts of hosting the Magat River Dam, the Asia’s biggest dam, famous churches and historical spots.
Gifted with numerous natural and man-made tourist treasures, Isabela is now frequently visited by local visitors and foreigners.
The province is endowed with powdery white beaches and warm beds of crystalline waters which span the shoreline of the coastal municipalities of Palanan, Divilacan, Maconacon and Dinapigue. The Digoyo Point and the Aguinaldo Shrine, both located at Palanan are historically famous being the sites of important political events. Except for Dinapigue that can now be reached by land, the towns of Palanan, Divilacan and Maconacon are reachable by foot, by boat or by plane.
The churches of Gamu, Tumauini, Alicia and San Pablo are famous for their gleaming antiquated Spanish architectural designs, while the modern ones include the Catholic churches of City of Ilagan, Cauayan City and Santiago City and those of other religious sects like Mormons and Iglesia Ni Cristo. St. Michael Cathedral located at Gamu is considered the biggest church in the province today.
TOWN FIESTA/ FESTIVAL OF VARIOUS MUNICIPALITIES
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MUNICIPALITY
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DATE
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REMARKS
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1. ALICIA
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SPETEMBER 24-28
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PAGAY FESTIVAL
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2. ANGADANAN
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APRIL 4-5
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PATRONAL FIESTA/GAKIT FLUVIAL FESTIVAL
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3. AURORA
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JULY 3-6
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TOWN FIESTA
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4. BENITO SOLIVEN
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MARCH 20
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TOWN FIESTA/ SABUNGANAY FESTIVAL
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5. BURGOS
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MARCH 17-19
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TOWN FIESTA
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6. CABAGAN
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JANUARY 24-25
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TOWN FIESTA/ PANCIT FESTIVAL
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7. CABATUAN
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NOVEMBER 5
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FFOUNDATION DAY/KAMALIG FESTIVAL
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8. CAUAYAN CITY
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APRIL 1-12
OCTOBER 8-12
MARCH 10
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GAWAGAWAY-YAN FESTIVAL
PATRONAL FIESTA
CITY ANNIVERSARY
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9. CORDON
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JANUARY 1-3
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TOWN FIESTA
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10. DELFIN ALBANO
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MARCH 13-17
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PATRONAL FIESTA
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11. DINAPIGUE
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JUNE 19-23
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TOWN FIESTA/HILADA FESTIVAL
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12. DIVILCAN
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JUNE 21-22
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TOWN FIESTA
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13. ECHAGUE
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MARCH 16-20
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TOWN FIESTA/ BACAO FESTIVAL
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14. GAMU
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AUGUST 21-23
JULY 1-2
AUGUST 11
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PATRONAL FIESTA OF ROSE OF LIMA
FIEST OF OUR LADY OF VISITATION
FIEST OF ST. CLARE
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15. ILAGAN CITY
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MAY 26-31
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FPATRONAL TOWN FIESTA
MAMMANGI FESTIVAL
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16. JONES
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JANUARY 27-30
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TOWN FIESTA FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY/PINILISA FESTIVAL
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17. LUNA
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MAY
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TOWN FIESTA FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY/BATO ART FESTIVAL
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18. MACONACON
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MAY 1-2
MAY 15-16
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TOWN FIESTA
BINAGING FESTIVAL
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19.MALLIG
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APRIL 6-7
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FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
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20. NAGUILIAN
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MARCH 17-19
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PATRONAL FIESTA
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21. PALANAN
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MARCH 20-23
JULY 20-22
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SABUTAN FESTIVAL PALANAN DAY
PATRONAL TOWN FIESTA
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22. QUEZON
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APRIL 18-19
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TOWN FIESTA/ DANGGAYAN
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23. QUIRINO
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MAY 8-9
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
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24. RAMON
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JUNE 17-18
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FOUNDATION ANIVERSARY TILAPIA FESTIVAL
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25. RAENA MERCEDES
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JUNE 11-12
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TOWN FIESTA
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26. ROXAS
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APRIL 29-30
JULY 4
AUGUST 19
SEPTEMBER 19
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TOWN FIESTA
ARAW NG ROXAS
RICE FESTIVAL
PATRONAL TOWN FIESTA
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27. SAN AGUSTIN
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DECEMBER 7
JUNE 10-12
SEPTEMBER 28
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FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY
TOWN FIESTA
NUANG FESTIVAL
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28. SAN ISIDRO
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APRIL 19-30
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HARVEST FESTIVAL
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29. SAN GULLERMO
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MARCH 20-23
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KASABAAN FESTIVAL
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30. SAN MANUEL
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APRIL 21-23
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PATRONAL FIESTA
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31. SAN MARINO
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JANUARY 28
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PATRONAL FIESTA
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32. SAN MATEO
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MARCH 17-18
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FOUDATION ANNIVERSARY BALATONG FESTIVAL
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33. SAN PABLO
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JANUARY 14-15
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PATRONAL FIESTA/TOWN FESTIVAL
BAKA ( CATTLE ) FESTIVAL
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34. SANTA MARIA
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APRIL 25
DECEMBER 8
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TOWN FIESTA
PATRONAL FIESTA
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35. STO. TOMAS
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MARCH 17-19
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PATRONAL FIESTA
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36. SANTIAGO CITY
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MAY 1-4
JULY 25
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PATTARADAY FESTIVAL
PATRONAL FIESTA
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37. TUMAUINI
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FEBRUARY 22-24
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PATRONAL TOWN FIESTA
MANGI FESTIVAL
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