Principle of Tourism

Agtas and Dumagats, are believed to be the

first inhabitants of village used to be called
"Apalong". This name was derived from a
wild plant called "Palong Manok", which
looks like a rooster's comb. It is said that
whenever the settlers of Apalong went to
other places and asked where they came
from, the usual reply is "We came
from Kapalungan"
Alayao
Binawangan
Calabaca
Camagsaan
Catabaguangan
Catioan
Del Pilar
Itok
Lucbanan
Mabini
Mactang
Mataque
Old Camp
Poblacion
Magsaysay
San Antonio
San Isidro
San Roque
Tanauan
Ubang
Villa Aurora
Villa Belen

Itok Falls - Located 4 km. west of the town
with fresh and lush foliage and vegetation.
Bangka-bangka Falls-Located at Barangay
Catabaguangan.It is being called as
Bangka-bangka(Boat),because of its boat-
like shape.
Mount Samat-Located at Barangay Alayao.
This mountain is covered by the
undiscovered species of ferns, orchids and
etc. There are also falls with fresh cold clear
water.
Feast of the
Black
Nazarene
Feast of the Black
Nazarene (May 13) -
The town Fiesta in
honor of the Black
Nazarene draws
devotees from all
over the country.
The image is said to
be miraculous and its
feast is particularly
celebrated by Chinese
businessmen, who
pay annual homage
and ask for long life
and good fortune.

Palong Festival
Palong Festival (May
1013) - Highlighted by
colorful street dancing
and agro-industrial fair
which expresses the
local folks gratitude for
their towns names
etymology, and signifies
the abundant presence
of "Palong Manok"
(rooster's comb plant)
available in the locality.
Held also in celebration
of the Black Nazarenes
Feast Day on May 13 at
the town of Capalonga.

Manila to Capalonga
By land: From manila, take a bus bound to
4 hour(s) 49 minutes(s)
Daet to Capalonga 1 hours 7 minutes

Paracale is a third class municipality in
the province of Amarines
Norte, Philippines. According to the 2010
census, it has a population of 53,243 people.
Paracale is politically subdivided into
27 barangays
Awitan
Bagumbayan
Bakal
Batobalani
Calaburnay
Capacuan
Casalugan
Dagang
Dalnac
Dancalan
Gumaus
Labnig
Macolabo Island
Malacbang
Malaguit
Mampungo
Mangkasay
Maybato
Palanas
Pinagbirayan Malaki
Pinagbirayan Munti
Poblacion Norte
Poblacion Sur
Tabas
Talusan
Tawig
Tugos

Paracale was founded as a mission post by
Franciscan friars in 1581. It was established
as a town in 1611.
The towns name was derived from para
cale, meaning canal digger. Small gold
mining operations persist in this old gold
mining center and locals still pan for gold.
Pabirik Festival-The Pabirik Festival is
celebrated every last week of January up to
the day of town fiesta on the second day of
February. The highlight of the event is the
Pabirik Street Dancing Competition. All
schools in Paracale competed showing
different representation how Nuestra
Seora De Candelaria defended the town
against the Moro invaders.
Pabirik Festival
If you are wondering what is "PABIRIK"?
Pabirik is a essential tool used by miners in
Paracale. Usually it is made of a strong circular
wood. Just look at the photos below. The
participants in Street Dancing Competition
holds a Pabirik.

Land transportation is the primary means
of transporting people, goods and services
from the barangay to the town proper of
Paracale. The municipality is connected to
its different barangays by the
municipalitys major roads, namely the
Maharlika Highway
By land: From manila, take a bus bound to
4 hours and 25 min.
Daet to paracale 38 min.


The town of Jose Panganiban was formerly
known as Mambulao, a word taken from
mambulawan, meaning bountiful in gold.
It was renamed to honor Jose Maria
Panganiban on December 1, 1934.
Barangay is the smallest administrative
division in the Philippines. Jose Panganiban
is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.
Bagong Bayan
Calero
Dahican
Dayhagan
Larap
Luklukan Norte
Luklukan Sur
Motherlode
Nakalaya
Osmea
Pag-Asa
Parang
Plaridel
North Poblacion
South Poblacion
Salvacion
San Isidro
San Jose
San Martin
San Pedro
San Rafael
Santa Cruz
Santa Elena
Santa Milagrosa
Santa Rosa Norte
Santa Rosa Sur
Tamisan

At the Municipal Hall at Jose Panganiban you
can find the remains of the Martyr and a
Monument to him . Its about 50k from Daet to
get there and then not far to the Pag-asa beach
for a picnic and swim .
Or you can drive 10k from there to a white sand
beach for a picnic and swim at Bulalakao Beach
in Luklukan .
Another idea is to visit one of the waterfalls
whilst you are in this area like the Pag-asa Falls,
Binauaang Falls, Malatap Falls and the
Maligaya Falls or the Twin Falls near Sta Elena

Bulalacao Beach, in Brgy. Luklukan Sur, is located 9 kms.
from the town proper
Calabegaho Beach (Brgy. Osmea)
Pag-Asa Beach, in Brgy. Pag-Asa, is located 3 kms. from the
town
Spanish-era watchtower
Calalanay Island is ideal for scuba diving and windsurfing
Calambayungan Island is the site of a Japanese house
Carol Island is ideal for jetskiing and windsurfing
Paduni Island has lots of sea shells and stones of varied
colors
Parola Island and Tunao Island are ideal for camping



Padoni island Calalanay beach
Jose Ma.
Panganiban
Monument

Located right in front of the Municipal Hall of
Jose Panganiban, it is where the remains of the
martyr have been interred.
By land: From manila to panganiban 4
hours 27 min.
Daet to panganiban 41 min.