Cascading waterfalls, mountain caves for nature-seekers, and minerals and timber all awaits you here in Calanasan.
Formerly known as “Bayag”, Calanasan is nested on the northwesternmost part of the Cordilleras and bounded by its neighboring towns Adams, Ilocos Norte and Sta. Praxedes and Claveria in Cagayan at the north; municipalities of Luna and Pudtol in Apayao and Pamplona, Cagayan at the east; municipality of Kabugao, Apayao at the south; and the towns of Solsona and Carasi, Ilocos Norte at the west.
Calasan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Apayao possessing a breathtaking natural wonders. It is famed as the “Land of Great Isnag Heroes” and home of free and peace-loving people. It has a distinct cultural heritage which is the pride and legacy of our unsung heroes – our great forefathers and elders. Locals of the town are composed of Isnegs, Ilocanos, and Igorots. They are loving people who value and appreciate their stunning nature. They protect their mountains, trees, and forest life. For them, it is a sacred part of their communal ancestral heritage.
Tourism at Calanasan
The town is largely surrounded by hilly and mountainous landscape. The town offers a lot of fabulous tourist attractions and industrial potentials. It is also blessed with the enormous variety of wild flora and fauna that contributes to its eco-tourism potential.
Listed are the potentials tourist spots in Calanasan:
• Girgirra’ Falls – Ninoy Aquino, Calanasan, Apayao
• Ziwanan River – Cadaclan, Calanasan, Apayao
• Maxibab Falls – Sta. Filomena, Calanasan, Apayao
• Carmella Falls – Eva, Calanasan, Apayao
• Pisong Lake – Calanasan, Apayao
• Mt. Pulag – Butao, Calanasan, Apayao
• Purit Cave – Calanasan, Apayao
Added to that, Calanasan is also the source of the mighty Apayao River which empties into the China Sea.
Explore Calanasan now!
Despite of its difficult transportation, many tourists visit the place to see its wonder and beauty. The virginity of the trails and the enveloping forests is a thrilling experience to adventurers. It is a good haven to appreciate the perfect creation and well-preserved wonders of our roots.