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Travel destinations: Quirino, Philippines

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by Jerome Espinosa Baladad

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Carved out mainly from Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela to become a separate province that started in 1966, and ratified in 1971, Quirino is another landlocked travel destination in the Philippines. Visiting the province, the curious traveler may look forward to enjoying sights of vivid green natural landscape, and sparkling clean river systems (counting at least 7 running from 3,040 up to 6,500 acres, that are themselves part of the tributaries of the mighty Cagayan River that flows north covering around 505 kilometers or around 125,000 acres). They're imageries of how the country was widely covered with forest and possessing of much unspoiled natural resources previously.


Quirino's boundaries runs almost in the middle of the Sierra Madre mountain range, and the Mamparang range, providing it with a higher elevation than most provinces in the country. This accounts for a much cooler weather being enjoyed in this part of the country. Also, these mountain ranges are a few of the remaining sites in the country where the endangered Philippine Eagle is still normally seen flying.


The province on the whole remains looking somewhat timid in most terms of modernity compared with its next-door neighbor (more progressive) provinces. But let this not dismay the adventurous traveler in you, as Quirino has so much to offer to those with the time to spare, and those risk takers to engage in nature-oriented, outdoor-based activities. They include white water rafting, kayaking, trekking, camping, and spelunking.


The province is at least 6.5 hours away by bus from Manila. Usually, the bus will take you first to Isabela, where you will have to take mini-buses or jeepneys to Cabarroguis, the provincial capital. The best way to visit the province is to join arranged trips by travel agencies / groups, or those endorsed by the Department of Tourism (DOT) of the national government. There are small pension houses where visitors may stay in Quirino, or they may choose to stay with residents who are willing to rent out rooms to tourists.


Quirino has strong potentials to be considered among the country's top destinations for white water rafting. "Governor Rapids" in Divisoria Sur, Maddela, with its rowdy, deep blue waters more than amply endowed by the Cagayan River running swiftly through scenic perpendicular limestone formations. The river can surely deliver the fun and excitement when engaged upon by white water sports enthusiasts. Visitors may also consider swimming, fishing, and boating