The Aurora provincial tourism office (PTO) reported that more than 433,000 tourists visited the province during the Holy Week.
The figure included134,164 overnight guests and 299,030 one-day visitors.
Among Aurora’s eight towns, Dipaculao recorded the highest number of overnight guests with 64,012, followed by Dingalan with 27,686, and Dilasag with 17,439.
In terms of same-day visitors, Dipaculao also topped the list with 93,945, followed by Dingalan with 57,988 and Casiguran with 55,704.
The provincial capital of Baler which is known for its fine beaches and surfing potentials logged a total of 5,116 overnight guests and 16,545 same-day tourists.
The PTO noted that while majority of the visitors were domestic travelers, 506 foreign tourists and 162 overseas Filipino guests were also recorded during the period.
They attributed the high visitors turnout to effective promotion of Aurora’s ecotourism sites, beach destinations, and cultural heritage.
To ensure visitor safety and convenience, tourist assistance desks were set up in coordination with local government units and municipal tourism offices.
The desks helped manage the influx of visitors, providing information and coordinating with emergency and rescue teams when needed.
With the summer season still underway, the PTO said it continues to monitor tourist activities and reminded visitors to observe safety regulations and environmental guidelines.