The Provincial Tourism Office (PTO) of Aurora on Sunday reported that over 433,000 tourists visited various sites in the province during Holy Week,
The PTO said the figure was recorded from April 12 to 18, with 134,164 guests staying overnight and 299,030 as one-day visitors.
Among Aurora’s eight municipalities, Dipaculao recorded the highest number of overnight guests with 64,012.
Dipaculao was followed by Dingalan with 27,686 and Dilasag with 17,439.
Dipaculao also topped the list with 93,945 same-day visitors. It was followed by Dingalan with 57,988 and Casiguran with 55,704.
Baler, the provincial capital known for its beaches and surfing spots, drew a total of 5,116 overnight guests and 16,545 same-day tourists.
While majority of the visitors were domestic travelers, the PTO said that some 506 foreign tourists and 162 overseas Filipino guests were also recorded during the period.
The province is popular for its ecotourism sites, beach and cultural heritage.
Tourism officials reminded visitors to observe safety regulations and environmental guidelines.