Tourists enjoy a different 100 Isles
MORE ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
ALAMINOS CITY— The tourists are arriving in droves to this city!
This trend has been confirmed by the number of tourists that visited the Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) that reached an all-time high last month, June, surpassing last year’s visitor count.
From January to June this year, visitors to the HINP reached 177,478, the city’s tourism office said, surpassing last year’s figures of 168,697.
The surge in the number of tourists are attributed to the attraction of the new facilities and activities introduced in the islands.
The latest is the 180-meter long zipline in Quezon Island, a 25-minute boat ride away from the jump off point in Lucap Wharf.
Formally opened in June 7, the zipline allows riders to take in the unique scenery that the blue waters and the scattered islands offer.
The more than one hundred islands that appear in mushroom-like shapes which are actually ancient corals that extend inland, are believed to be two million years old.
The zipline was launched in time for the renovation of the Quezon Island, now with its pavilions, guesthouse, picnic areas, and new structures that make the site perfect for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts.
The new facilities were introduced and are being maintained by the city government led by City Mayor Arthur Celeste.
“This (zipline) initiative is an added attraction to invigorate the influx of both local and foreign tourists to visit and rediscover the magic and wonders of the famous Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) and make their stay worthy and memorable,” Celeste said in his Facebook account.
Due to its growing popularity, another zipline, 500 meters long, is being constructed to connect the Governor’s Island and the Virgin Island.
Other activities at the Hundred Islands include kayaking, rappelling, snorkeling, spelunking, helmet diving and wall climbing, to complement the usual island hopping, bird watching, diving, hiking, trekking, among others.
Swimmers also enjoy the waters at the Marcos Island where the sand is the most powdery.
Families visiting with kids feel secure at the Children’s Island whose shallow waters make it ideal for kiddie swimming.—Tita Roces
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