Abuan River is located at the Northern Sierra Madre National Park

the widest remaining tropical rainforest in the island of Luzon owing to its rich and diverse ecosystem spanning from coral reefs to beach forests.

For decades the river has been the route of “bugadors” (timber haulers) to transport illegally cut logs from the forest to Ilagan. To give these timber haulers and their community an alternative livelihood, World Wildlife Fund-Philippines (WWF-Philippines) together with Coca Cola Philippines and the local government of Ilagan identified the river as the next ecotourism destination with rappelling, waterfalls trek, kayaking and even seasonal whitewater rafting as potential activities.

Many years ago, the Sierra Madre Forest and Watershed was a victim of illegal logging and charcoal production. The forest was drastically destroyed but the water from the stream remained clean, clear, and pure.

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The Abuan River is now steadily gaining popularity, thanks to the combined efforts of the local government, private organizations, and the community in Ilagan. This river provides wild swirling waters unmatched all over the country. So, if you're a whitewater rafting enthusiast or an avid nature lover, you should check out this brand new destination!