PUBLISHED December 28, 2022

PHOTOGRAPHY and WORDS BY MARIANO SAYNO

Originally, the Magat River was located in Nueva Vizcaya province, specifically in the municipality of Aritao. It has a length of 226 kilometers and is the longest river in the province. Based on the volume of water discharged into the river, the Magat River is the biggest tributary. There are approximately 5,200 square kilometers of drainage area on the Magat River, which is about twenty percent of all drainage areas on the Cagayan River.

There is no way that anyone can ignore the beauty of the river with its crystal clear waters and mountain backdrops. Travelers opt to stop on its banks to dine, have a rest or simply appreciate its beauty. It is not surprising that most people stop here after making a long journey to rest and eat. The food stalls located here offer a wide range of local foods. In the morning, the wind flows gently through mountains, releasing a cool breeze as it flows through the river. Cool sound of gushing water can be heard from all sides of the river.

There are a lot of locals who prefer to swim between the hot months of the year or even to take a nice dip in the river to cool off from the heat of the sun. As a pastime activity or just to cool off after school, children of all ages used to jump or dive from the improvised platforms by the side of the river.

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