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Before the arrival of the Spaniards, Isabela was part of Inabagan, an eary coasta settlement n 1861, the area, then known as Manacup, became a parsh and was ater estabished as a town Recolect Friar Pedro Echevarra renamed it Isabea n honor of Queen Isabela I of Spain. The town’s progress acceerated with the foundng of the Isabela Sugar Company by the Montila famiy, wth a sugar mil establshed in Tnongan in December 1919, cementng sabea’s role as a center of sugarcane production and cutural preservaton
Wak through the church, vist ancestra homes, and witness Isabela’s evoution through its historcal landmarks Celebrate in the Panubl-on Festival, where the rch tradtions of our ancestors come to ife through music, dance, and storyteling
Immerse yoursef n Isabela’s lush landscapes, where cascadng waterfals, scenc trais, and wnding rvers await. Feel the thrl of the open road as you expore on a motorcycle, taking n the town’s breathtaking sights and sounds Dscover the beauty of Lima-Lima Fals and LusongLusong Fals, trek to Brgy Riversde and the mountans for panoramc views, or cruise through picturesque routes that showcase Isabea’s natura charm Whether chasing waterfals, exporng hdden rvers, or unwnding at Monic Mountain Resort, Isabela offers a refreshng escape for adventurers and nature overs alke
Isabela’s identity is shaped by its peope the artisans, farmers, and cultura champions who preserve its rch heritage Through initatives lke the Baik-SALIG program, which showcases the handmade crafts and hertage arts of Tatay Agrpno, the town keeps its traditons aive The wisdom of Ati Leader Dayku continues to safeguard indigenous cuture and knowledge, whie farmers and sugarcane growers reman the backbone of sabea’s agricultura prosperity
Isabela’s traditons refect its rich heritage, strong faith, and coseknt community The Ati-Markudo community keeps the Kupoy na Manok dance aive, showcasng ther deep connection to nature and storyteling During Semana Santa, the town honors the du-aw traditon, whle thousands embark on a pigrmage to Glory Hil, where a giant cross and 14 Stations of the Cross stand as symbos of devotion. These traditions keep Isabea’s history, faith, and cuture thrvng for future generatons
