Our mission of exploring SOCCSKSARGEN continues this 2016. Yesterday, I finally able to visit one of the must-visit destinations in Region 12- the New Israel Eco-Adventure Park in Brgy. New Israel, Makilala, Cotabato Province.
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A perfect place for adventure seekers, backpackers and for family bonding.
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According to our tour guide, Moncadistas also believes in Jesus Christ, but considers Jose Rizal a prophet. These can be observed in stone monuments scattered all over the area with the story and teachings of Jose Rizal.
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The New Israel Eco-Adventure Park zip line is composed of two lines. The first line measures 1 kilometer and the return line for the second landing is 1.3 kilometers in length.
Located at the foot of Mt. Apo, the country's highest mountain, New Israel Eco-Adventure Park is home to members of the Moncado Alpha and Omega Peace Crusaders Missionaries Inc, a nationalistic-patriotic quasi-religious organization, hundreds of tamed monkeys, and where the longest zipline in Asia can be found and enjoyed.
A perfect place for adventure seekers, backpackers and for family bonding.
Moncadistas
At least 400 households in Brgy. New Israel are "Moncadistas" or members of the Moncado Alpha and Omega Peace Crusaders Missionaries Inc founded by Maximino Guibernas in the 1950s.
Monkeys
The tamed Philippine Macaque monkeys are another attraction in New Israel Eco-Adventure Park. They're almost everywhere and are already used to visitors feeding them. For the Moncadistas, these tamed macaques are already part of their community. They also believe that these monkeys are also protecting them.
New Israel Eco-Adventure Park Zipline
The 2.3-kilometer zipline which is the main attraction at New Israel Eco-Adventure Park is now one of the top destinations of Cotabato Province.It is also considered as among the longest ziplines in Asia.
How to get there
The New Israel Eco-Adventure Park is very accessible to all type of land vehicles. Thanks to the newly completed 3 kilometer tourism road project of DOT and DPWH from Brgy. Balantukan to New Israel.
From Koronadal City, take a van to Kidapawan City and ask the driver to drop you off in Makilala town proper. Travel time is about 2 hours.
From Cotabato City, take a van to Davao City or take the Weena Bus and drop off in Makilala town proper. Travel time is also about 2 hours.
From Makilala town proper, take a 20-minute jeep ride to Barangay New Bulatukan. Then enjoy the 15-minute habal-habal ride going to New Israel Eco-Adventure Park.
From Cotabato City, take a van to Davao City or take the Weena Bus and drop off in Makilala town proper. Travel time is also about 2 hours.
From Makilala town proper, take a 20-minute jeep ride to Barangay New Bulatukan. Then enjoy the 15-minute habal-habal ride going to New Israel Eco-Adventure Park.