New Israel Eco-Adventure Tourism Park

New Israel Eco-Adventure Tourism Park is located at Barangay New Israel in Makilala and is now one of the top destinations in the province. So if you are looking for an adventure in a noise free place, this is the right place to go as the main attraction of the place is their 2.3 kilometer zipline perfect for adventure seekers. The ziplines are divided into 2 stations (1st station - 1.0 km, 2nd station - 1.3 km). There are also tamed Macaque monkeys around the area that already became part of the community.

How to get there:

From Davao City bus terminal, ride a bus going to North Cotabato - New Israel Makilala. Upon arriving at the Makilala town proper, you can take a 15 minute motorcycle ride going to the village.

Here are some of our photos with my adventure seeker friends around the area.

Just woke up groupie pic. Luckily our friend has a mini house nearby where we stayed the night. Many thanks for his generosity. 

Loading Station 1 (1.km zipline). From the village, you have to climb several steps just to get to station 1. Tiring but once you get there, you'll gonna enjoy the view of the whole Cotabato area.

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Of course we have to avail ourselves for the picture taking before the adventure begins.

Gearing up and so excited for our turns.

All SET!!! Our friends above are trying to capture their ride by a video. Best of luck on that as the wind pressure is so strong. If you really want to, better use a go pro not a phone as too risky it may fall --oohh

And now ready to try the 1.0 km zipline

Heading to the loading station 2 for the 1.3km zipline. We didn't expect the distance will be that far with all the stuffs we carry on, but the view getting there is rewarding as there are lots of plants planted by the locals and also the way getting there is not that muddy and steep. Just make your legs ready for a long walk!!

Loading Station 2 (1.3km zipline)

New Israel has been a home for the tamed Macaques Monkeys and is already part of the place since decades ago. The monkeys will be visible in the area at their feeding time.

Lucky for us as we arrived on time and spotted the monkeys. We feed them and as usual, keep snapping pictures with them. It's kinda scary at first as we don't know how would they react but they said that the monkeys are already used to people feeding them as long as they would not hurt them or display actions that would threaten them.

The obligatory selfie post with the monkey signage.

Snapping out photos of some area of the place. The picture above is the end point of the second station zipline.

Not that far in the area is an open man made river that costs Php10 each if you wanna dive in. Of course we avail, it's not everyday we are there anyway. There are also open cottages where you can rent in case you'll bring food that cost Php 100/cottage.

The villagers living on the area belong to a religious group known as "Moncadista". As they said, they believed that Dr. Jose Rizal (Philippine National Hero) is a prophet, thus they really worship every word from Jose Rizal's book. Also, as observed in the area, there are lots of stone monuments that relates to the story of Jose Rizal.

The place is definitely perfect for backpackers as it is accessible, cheap and safe. There are souvenir shop in the area and canteen in case you get hungry.  As of today, there are already lots of local tourist visiting the place and the Department of Tourism is fond to promote the place.

New Israel Eco-Adventure Tourism Park is definitely a place to consider for adventure seekers out there. Also, the park has been the source of living of the locals in the community. You'll definitely enjoy the adventure and aside from that you are helping the locals as well.