CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela -- The local chief executive here has expressed her desire to develop as additional tourist destination the Abuan River to lure more visitors to the city.
City Mayor Evelyn Diaz said the Abuan River is a potential tourist destination considering its pristine waters which could be utilized for boating, picnic and water sports activities.
The Abuan River is located at the eastern part of the city and its water comes from the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Diaz expressed her interest in developing the Abuan River as a tourist spot during her State of the City Address at the city's community center on Monday.
She said the city has continuously been developing tourist spots like the Japanese Tunnel and the Ilagan Sanctuary so that tourists visiting Ilagan could enjoy them.
“This administration will continue to develop the potential tourist spots in the city for tourists to travel to and attract them to come again,” Diaz said.
According to the mayor, the city government is also partnering with government agencies to develop the tourism potentials of the city and make them attractive both for local and foreign tourists. (PNA)
