The Authentic and Serene Dariuk Hills
Do you want something very unusual yet greater than from your old adventures?
Feeling stressed that you want to escape and freshen up your mind from those tiring requirements or work?
Or either to reminisce?
Are you looking for some adventures with your friends yet no budget?
A place to have a quality time with your family and beloved ones?
Or maybe a free time alone because you feel like moving yet not alive?
Come and explore the beauty, serene and relaxing site of the Dariuk Hills located at highest point in Balintocatoc, Santiago City, Isabela.
In this place, you are able not to just
stroll around nor just walk, but since this place have a large mass of area or spacious indeed, you are even able to do cycling. Looking around, there are families, couples or circle of friends having picnic and chit-chatting under those bunches of trees swinging after the wind blows up. You could eventually see and observe that this place conserve religion, cultures and develop diversity.
Dariuk Hills is a place which portrays as a religious place, hence, in 500 meters walking, or even cycling, you are able to see notable statues depicting a series of chronological religious incidents. Here are some of the religious statues or what we called Station of the Cross.
Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns.
Jesus is helped by Simon to carry his cross.
Jesus is stripped of his garments.
Jesus was judged by Pilate and crucified.
Last Supper
Ang Sampung Utos ng Diyos
The Church of Transfiguration
Moreover, it is not only the statues to further enjoy this place. There is a Church of Transfiguration situated on top of Dariuk Hills. This church was built to Our Lady of La Salette, thus, it is called La Salette Shrine. During Holy Week, it is very in- demand to go through for pilgrims for retreat. With its small yet unusual setting and atmosphere, the environment is more intimate that brings you closer to God.
Mother Virgin Mary
Entering this place would be such an honor that aren’t made you to feel regretful for the reason that first, there is no fee even a peso. The peaceful atmosphere of this place would surely make you feel indulged as you climb up to the foremost of this hill. There is no place like the Dariuk Hills because in its state for not having a fee, still, it educates us people and conserve culture and develop diversity. So what are you waiting for? This is a good place to escsape and enjoy solme personal time and peace and quiet. Let’s live with no excuses and travel with no regrets. Come and explore Dariuk Hills!!
