Mangligot, Princes Earl R.

DUPAG ROCK FORMATION

Brgy. Marag, Luna, Apayao

Dupag Rock Formation is starting to make waves to enthusiast adventure seekers and
gained more popularity when featured in GMA-7′s top tv news magazine show, Kapuso mo Jessica
Soho. It is a 60-hectare limestone formation that once served as training ground for rebels fighting
against the Marcos regime. Dupag Rock Formation is a cluster of rough limestone boulders 7 to 8
feet high which they strictly follow 6am-5pm time to make sure safety of both tourist and tour
guides.

The adventure starts to a short walk leading to a small river and crossing through a wooden
bridge. It is also expected that upon going to the entrance of the rock formation you’ll be passing by
a small local community. And what’s best, tourist will be challenged in passing to tight spaces, sharp
edges, slippery passages, and deep crevices. Reaching the labyrinth requires a 30 to 45-minute trek
up a hill where various fruit-bearing trees—chesa, namot, and tebbeg, to name a few—serve as
shade and shelter to visitors and different species of birds. From the highest peak, accordingly
named Father Rock, a sweeping view of the neighboring fields, rivers, and valleys can be seen.

Sustainable Practices

 Strict implementation of proper waste segregation on the entrance area

 No food, only bottled water is allowed
 No writing on the rock walls
 No spitting (particularly momma)
 PPE rentals, to not encourage using any equipment that will ruin nature’s marvelous allure.
 Tour guides are also green guards
 Picking indigenous flora and fauna is strictly prohibited.
 Annual tree planting lead by the tour guides and tourism officers of Marag
 Supports and empowers local communities

It is now considered pride of the province. Three barangays of Luna can be seen from the top of the
rocks. It would take 2 to 3 hours of courage, strength, and faith to finish the maze.
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