Travelogue

 

ONE OF THE TOURIST DESTINATIONS IN ISABELA: MAGAT DAM

It was one of those national landmarks in the country most people are familiar with. Magat Dam is known one of the largest dams in the country. The water is mainly used for irrigation, flood control and electric source  through the Magat Hydroelectric Power Plant.

It was under former president Ferdinand Marcos when Magat Dam was constructed in 1978. This US$3.4 billion project partially financed by the world bank was the largest multi-purpose dam in Southeast Asia at that time.

The site has been converted as one of Isabela's major attractions. Magat Dam sees a lot of locals in the afternoon either for a picnic at one of the sheds, promenading by rhe walkway or sweating it out with a good run. I found the views wonderful despite the somber weather the time we were there. Ifugao mountains and the wide-bodied Magat River looks so tranquil. I bet the sunset here would be stunning. Tourist water activities like fishing or simply sailing from this largest tributary of cagayan River has been halted. Mostly local boats and fisherman ply these waters.