A wealth of adventure
Discovering Passi City
Ever since zip-lining, popularly known as Swing for Life, was introduced to Passi City in 2005, it has been a favorite activity for residents and visitors
Caving at Maanghit in Barangay Sarapan.
Passi City is slowly building a reputation for active holidays that offer real cultural insight, great itineraries and unforgettable travel. It offers a number of leisurely adventures designed for many when visiting the area. You will never be short of things to do in Passi City. You are guaranteed to get a genuine feel for the place and enjoy some truly authentic experiences. Now the fun really begins.
For something more serene, is a self-guided tour at the PINEAPPLE PLANTATION in Barangay Bita-ogan. Conveniently located 13 kilometers from the town proper is this one distinct Passi attraction, a trip to the 100-hectare Pineapple Plantation that is easily incorporated into a fun day trip. Visitors will learn why the fruit flourishes there and the agricultural aspects narrated by the area’s Barangay Captain, Mr. Eddie Andador Sr. explained the chemistry behind the fertile soil and the initial success of its sweet pineapples regularly shipped to major markets such as in the neighboring provinces of Capiz, Kalibo and Antique and to its newly-opened markets in Palawan, Cebu and Manila. Take some time out to enjoy the Pineapple Experience and enjoy the tour dedicated to the perpetuation of the Passinhon agricultural heritage.
A taste of Iloilo's sweetest pineapple
at Barangay Bita-ogan.
Ever since zip-lining, popularly known as SWING FOR LIFE was introduced to Passi City in 2005, it has been a favorite activity for residents and visitors. Manage by well-trained staff from Tribu, the activity offers an above ground, no experience necessary, high adrenaline rush. Race a friend or family member with their 18-feet zip line. It has become increasingly popular for pure entertainment due to the fact that everyday adventure seekers can experience no sweat, high adrenaline, extreme thrills without any prior experience. Anybody who is in good health, and fits within the weight requirements, can experience the fast paced, high intensity adventure of zip line traversing. All you need is the courage to step off the platform.
For the truly adventurous, a natural adventure trip is available at MAANGHIT CAVE in Barangay Sarapan. Exploring the cave takes one into a world much different from that above ground. It is a world of darkness surrounded by rock and mud. Exotic formations, tight crawlways, huge rooms with large blocks of breakdown and bats await every explorer. It is a 10-minuter hike geared for beginners.
These unique activities of the city naturally excel in adventure tourism, and it is ready to be promoted anytime, setting its sights on an all-out campaign to promote its adventure tours all over the province, and making it as one of the interesting adventure destination in Iloilo.
What it needs now is a one-stop source for complete information on these available adventure spots–how to get there and what other adventure sights to look out for. Detailing this information will successfully promote such remote areas and allay the fears of city slickers looking for excitement beyond the usual white sand beaches. The first, and most important, step is getting people to go. Nature’s incredible draws will take care of the rest. (By Bombette G. Marin)