description of the best practices of ecotourism activities in the province

1. NUEVA VIZCAYA’S
BEST
PRACTICES
ON ECOTOURISM

2. CAPITAL TOWN
BAYOMBONG
PHYSICAL
FEATURES
BARANGAYS
275
MUNICIPALITIES
15

3. VISION A model for sustainable ecotourism with
hospitable people and rich natural attractions and
cultural heritage that promote inclusive socio-economic
growth and environmental protection.
NUEVA VIZCAYA TOURISM
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2023-2028)

4. NV TOURISM TAGLINE
Naturally Vibrant Nueva Vizcaya!

5. PHYSICAL
FEATURES
437,880 HA
TOTAL AREA
23%
A AND D
77%
FOREST LAND

6. NATURE TOURISM
FARM TOURISM
CULTURE TOURISM
PROVINCIAL TOURISM PORTFOLIO

7. PROVINCIAL PORTFOLIO
NATURE TOURISM

8. PROVINCIAL PORTFOLIO
FARM TOURISM

9. PROVINCIAL PORTFOLIO
CULTURE TOURISM

10. FEEL THE
VIBE VIZCAYA
TOURISM
CIRCUIT

11. PEOPLE'S MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, BAYOMBONG

12. PAITAN FLOWER FARM, BAYOMBONG

13. MACABABBAD’S ORCHIDARIUM, BAYOMBONG

14. NUEVA VIZCAYA PARAGLIDING, AMBAGUIO

15. LOWER MAGAT ECO-TOURISM PARK, DIADI

16. CAPISAAN CAVE, KASBU

17. BINUANGAN SEA OF CLOUDS, DUPAX DEL NORTE

18. ST. VINCENT FERRER CHURCH, DUPAX DEL SUR

19. DAMPOL BRIDGE, DUPAX DEL SUR

20. ARUGA HANDWOVENS, DUPAX DEL SUR

21. BALETE PASS NATIONAL SHRINE, SANTA FE

22. SANTA FE FOREST PARK, SANTA FE

23. LINTUNGAN WATERFALLS, QUEZON

25. BANNER DESTINATIONS

26. CAPISAAN CAVES, KASIBU

27. Multi-sectoral Steering Committee
Acquisition of Equipment for Caving and
Installation of Other Facilities and Implements.
Establishment of Capisaan Tourism Village
(Multi-Purpose Building, road network and
trails)
Introduction of nature-based activities aside
from caving eg eco-walk, birdwatching
INITIATIVES AT CAPISAAN CAVE,
KASIBU, NUEVA VIZCAYA

28. LOWER MAGAT ECO-TOURISM PARK, DIADI

29. Establishment of LMET Park road network,
delineation of nature trails/eco-trails
Introduction of low-impact tourist activities,
nature walk, yoga in the park, boating etc
Enhancement of facilities
Biophysical characterization and profiling of
LMET PARK
Physical characteristics, Biological characteristics,
Environmental factors, Human Interaction
INITIATIVES AT LOWER MAGAT
ECOTOURISM PARK, DIADI

30.  Co-management approach
 Quarterly meetings, consultations conducted
 Management Plan
 Funding allocation from NGAs, LGUs
 Tourism Goals, Objectives, Targets and
Strategies (NV TDP 2023-2028)
 Inclusion to circuits/tour packages
 Hosting of environmental congress/summit
BEST
PRACTICES

31. PROTECTED AREAS

32.  Historical and cultural landmark
 Significance: 1st Mass in the municipality of
Bayombong and annual Lenten site
 12.77 hectares with some developments
introduced
 Vista Alegre and Magsaysay, Bayombong;
managed by PAMB/CENRO
BANGAN HILL NATIONAL
PARK

33.  Historical and cultural significance: Hunting
ground of the Bugkalots
 86,246.77 hectares
 Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Quirino and Aurora
 With initiatives and PPAs by PAMB/CENRO
Dupax
CASECNAN PROTECTED
LANDSCAPE

34.  Significance: conservation of water resources
 547.89 hectares
 Barangays Dopaj, Domang, Palabutan and Santa
Maria, Dupax del Sur
 Flagship fauna: Tarictic Horn Bill
 Home of the Isinays, cultural group
 Part of the Tourism circuit of Dupax del Sur
Tourism
 With initiatives from PAMB/CENRO Dupax
DUPAX WATERSHED
RESERVE

35.  6000 hectares
 Geographical, historical landmark and place of
interest for tourism, geology
 Barangays Salinas, Mauan, Barat and Pallas,
Bambang
 Barangays Acacia, Baan, Babadi, San Fabian and
Mapayao, Kayapa
 With initiatives from PAMB/CENRO Aritao
SALINAS NATURAL
MONUMENT

36.  Active management board
 Participative stakeholders
 Regular meetings
 Harmonized development to maintain ecological
balance
 Improved facilities
 Provide livelihood to community
 Greening program
 Implementation of SWM
SOME OF ITS BEST
PRACTICES

37. OTHER INITIATIVES

38.  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Raptors Watch Network Philippines, DENR, Academes, PLGUs,
LGUs, and other concerned agencies to strengthen the collaboration and connection in the monitoring and
implementation of the Wild Life Act in the provinces within region 02, that will complement the conservation
and protection of the migratory raptors (Gray Faced Buzzard).
 To actively encourage the formation of a Fun Farm Association, uniting fun farm owners, entrepreneurs, and
workers within provinces in Region 2. The objective is to progress toward the election of regional officers who
will play a crucial role in sustaining and executing projects and activities related to fun farms.
 Establishment of a comprehensive tourism association that brings together various stakeholders, including
restaurant workers, accommodation providers, those in the transportation sector, Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs), and other key players in the tourism industry.

39. BEST PRACTICES

40. Led by Mrs. Ruth R. Padilla, former Governor, and Ms. Marichelle O. Costales, Acting PTC Officer, The objective of the activity is to deepen the understanding
and support of key stakeholders in Capisaan regarding the initiatives and projects undertaken by the Government.
OCULAR INSPECTION AND MEETING
WITH THE KEY STAKEHOLDERS

41. TOURISM
AWARENESS
SEMINAR

42. PROMOTIONAL
MATERIALS

43. FAMILIARIZATION TOUR

44. TRAININGS AND SEMINARS

45. TOUR
PACKAGES

46. Installed and constructed facilities/implements:
Multi purpose Hall, Concrete Huts, Directional signages and welcome billboard, Wooden bridge
SAFETY FACILITIES AND INFRA

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LOWERMAGAT ECO-TOURISMPARK
SKY ESCAPE360
MALICO/SALACSACPASS
TAM-ANBMPC MOUNTAINRESORT
EDRALINWATERFALLS
24/7INNAND RESORT
IMUGANWATERFALLS
LOVECAMP
PLT WELLNESSAND MT. RESORT
LINTUNGANWATERFALLS
Diadi
Ambaguio
Santa Fe
Bayombong
Kasibu
Bayombong
Santa Fe
Ambaguio
Solano
Quezon
TOP 10 MOST VISITED ATTRACTIONS
FOR THE FIRST SEM OF 2023

49. THANK YOU
FROM THE NATURALLY VIBRANT NUEVA VIZCAYA