By Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff Reporter
Vintar, Ilocos Norte—In time for the summer season, the municipal
government here launched another extreme adventure activity in the north that
will surely entice both local and foreign tourists.
Measuring around 230 meters, the very first bike zipline in the Ilocos
region is being managed by the Vintar government led by Mayor Larisa Foronda.
Located at Sitio Bucana in Brgy. Parparuroc, or about eight kilometers from
downtown Laoag City, Mrs. Foronda hopes this latest tourism attraction in her
hometown will awaken the town’s tourism potentials and bring in more livelihood
opportunities to the locals.
During the launching, provincial government tourism head Aianree Raquel has
lauded the efforts of Vintar officials and those behind the realization of the
project, offering something new for first time and returning visitors in the
province.
“We’ve seen and always know that Vintar has a very strong potential in
terms of tourism growth not only because of its proximity to Laoag capital and
the international airport but most especially because of its God-given gifts,” Mr.
Raquel said.
Worth more than PHP10 million and funded under the local revenue of Vintar,
Mrs. Foronda expressed optimism the “Umok ni Siwawer Eco-Tourism Nature Park”
will attract more tourists and help contribute to the overall tourism
development of Ilocos Norte.
“It took us more than three years to start this project and we are grateful
for the DENR for approving the special patent which shows the lot where the
project was erected is owned by the municipality,” said Mrs. Foronda.
Manned by personnel of the Vintar government, Mrs. Foronda said the Umok ni
Siwawer Eco-Tourism Nature Park is open from Mondays to Sundays from 8:00a.m.
to 5:00p.m.
Aside from bike zipline, tourists may also want to try other sports activities
such as surf-line, 4x4 ATV, hydraucycle
waterbike, floater, zurball and
kayak with fees or rental rates ranging from PHP50 to PHP1,000.
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