The way to the park from the provincial road was not that developed so expect a bumpy and dusty ride along the way. Considering that it is one of the few remaining natural destination in nueva ecija, the said park is. Minalungao national park travel guide truly, genuine beauty is manifested by natural magnificence. Minalungao national park was established in 1967 by republic act no. It is just over 3 hours drive from manila but of course this is dependent on the notorious traffic delays. Like tinipak, it had big enough boulders and deep enough waters for cannonballs. Minalungao national park is in sitio minalungao, barangay pias, gen tinio nueva ecija.
The cave is located at the foot of minalungao hill. At the end of the white rock formation is an enchanting cave that is perfect for trekking activities. Minalungao national park is a protected area enacted on 1967 by virtue of republic act no. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Culture edit roman catholic is the most prevalent religion, with iglesia ni cristo, iemelif, baptist, methodist, and others attracting its own followers. This national park in general tinio, nueva ecija covers 2,018 hectares of land area. Dalawang duwende sa minalungao cave, nueva ecija duration. Like wawa dam, it had the unpretentious bamboo rafts cruising athwart its jade waters. Minalungao national park, nueva ecija, philippines. Minalungao national park for php700 when in manila. M inalungao national park is a protected area of the philippines located in the municipality of general tinio nueva ecija in central luzon. Minalungao national park is an ecotourism destination offering breathtaking scenery of pristine river, exploring cave and unique rock formations. All three had the characteristic rock formations and the general vibe of wonder.
Minalungao national park, nueva ecija these days, a lot of city folk want a taste of the laidback provincial life. Mar 17, 2015 environment and natural resources secretary ramon j. Aside from these wonders, one can also enjoy cliff jumping, hiking and exploring some of its caverns. To find the driving direction from pampanga to minalungao national park which is 85 by road, click on show directions after entering start and end locations in the calculator control. Mar 11, 2015 minalungao national park is a protected area located in general tinio, nueva ecija in central luzon, philippines. Spanning over 2,000 hectares, it lures travelers with the picturesque sight of the emeraldcolored penaranda river that runs across most of the park and the towering limestone formations that border it. This park is a protected area which showcases green pristine river and unique rock formations located at general tinio, nueva ecija. Oct 28, 2016 minalungao national park is a protected area and one of the few remaining natural environments in the region north of metro manila. Nueva ecija 3days 2nights itinerary linkedin slideshare. The park is located at the foothills of the sierra madre mountain range, in sitio minalungao in the town of papaya officially called municipality of general tinio. When my travel buddies asked me what to expect from the national park, all i could say was there are limestones, a river, and maybe a bit of trekking. The park covers an area of 2,018 hectares1 centered.
It takes around 92 to reach pampanga to minalungao national park. Visit minalungao national park before its too late. From manila, minalungao park is around 34 hours away by car. Minalungao national park, located in the foothills of sierra madre mountain range in barangay pias, the municipality of gen. Minalungao, general tinio, nueva ecija whenever i go to cabiao, nueva. When life gets too hectic in the metro, just heading somewhere you can float on a bamboo raft, enjoy simple homecooked meals and see stunning natural sights can be just what you need to reenergize for the work week.
It is known for its clean flowing river, towering rock formations, and clean and peaceful environment. Nueva ecija minalungao national park located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija in central luzon is a protected area of the philippines named as the minalungao national park. Since it was still very early in the morning, we had our breakfast first in one of the fast food chains at the town center. One of nueva ecijas pride and joy, minalungao national park. Minalungao came from mina which means mine, and lungao, a local word for a cave.
It is a vast area of remarkable beauty and exciting adventure with an area of 2,018 hectares. Located in general tinio, nueva ecija is a nice place known to many as minalungao national park. Minalungao national park, located in gen tinio, nueva ecija is one of the natural treasures of the philippines every filipino must visit. Apr 25, 2015 minalungao national park located in gen. It has a total land area of 2,018 hectares and regarded as a one of the hardly any remaining natural environments in the philippines.
The park is located at the center of the penaranda river. Guide to minalungao national park nueva ecija by ellie balangue wednesday, february 10, 2016 minalungao has been on my bucket list since last year, the last time it was canceled was because i had flu but this time, despite the bad weather at manila february 6, 2016 and continuous raining we still pursue the trip, me, together with my. Jan 29, 2017 this is our quick minalungao trip for mamas bday. Tinio, nueva ecija, the site features the breathtaking view of a deep, narrow river that looks up to 16meter high limestone walls. Marvelous view of minalungao national park iwander. Jan 24, 2016 nueva ecija barkada tour package day 3 time activities 06. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 4. Minalungao national park is a protected area of the philippines located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija in central luzon.
Minalungao national park minalungao national park is a 2,018hectare protected landscape located in general tinio, nueva ecija. And as an adventure seeker and an aspirant pro traveler, i decided to do a day tour at the minalungao national park. From there, you can ride a jeepney to general tinio then hail a tricycle to minalungao park. Compare your options plane, train, bus, car, ferry, bike share, driving and walking directions all in one search. Its cheaper to rent a tricycle in gapan going to the minalungao national park than to get another one from gen. By then, you can rent a trike for 400500 pesos for the 14km distance to minalungao. It boasts of its beautiful landscape with amazing limestone formations sandwiching a cool, pristine river. Pag dating ng cabanatuan bus terminal may jeep na papunta ng fort magsaysay sakay po kayo pag dating ng community area sa camp ng forth magsaysay rent kayong trike papunta ng minalungao national park. The minalungao national park is located in the province of nueva ecija. Hotels and accommodation near minalungao national park. It was established in 1967 by virtue of republic act no. Anyway, my story is about minalungao national park in general tinio, nueva ecija. Minalungao national park, general tinio, philippines. Located north of metro manila, the local government promotes minalungao as an ecotourism destination.
General tinio, officially the municipality of general tinio, is a 1st class municipality in the province of nueva ecija, philippines. Just like biak na bato, it is situated along the sierra madre mountain range. The placid, green waters were enticing to swim in, many visitors took the plunge and jumped off some of the protruding rocks by the river. A trip to minalungao national park the wandering juan. The steel hanging bridge provides a very good vantage point to take pictures with the river and the rocks as background. It is one of the few remaining natural environments in central luzon, a region north of manila. This just goes to show how little i know and how much i still need to explore places in the philippines.
If you are travelling from manila or anywhere outside the province, its a good idea to book a. One of the few remaining natural environments of the region, minalungao national park is a 2,000hectare protected area located in general tinio, nueva ecija. Minalungao national park is a 2,018hectare protected landscape located in general tinio, nueva ecija. Minalungao national park has facilities for having picnics, rafting, swimming, and more. December 6, 2017 general tinio, philippines minalungao national park. Okay for formal introduction, minalungao national park is a protected area covering an area of 2,018 hectares centered along the scenic penaranda river. At first glance, minalungao national park looked a lot like tinipak river and wawa dam.
The rock formations on both sides of the river are an awesome sight. Minalungao national park, general tinio, nueva ecija on le. Minalungao national park i an enchanted river in nueva. Minalungao national park general tinio, nueva ecija.
Paje left presents a copy of the denrs coffee table book entitled, protecting our natural wealth, enhancing our national pride to united nations environment programme unep executive director achim steiner as a token during his visit to denr office in quezon city. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 47,865 people. Spending holidays and weekends can never go wrong with out of town tours. This majestic landform increased the tourism in nueva ecija. Its indigenous names, such as pinagpanaan, meaning the place where the arrow hit defining the precolonial artistry in archery in the area, were abolished and changed by the government during the postcolonial period after world war ii, sparking outrage from scholars and indigenous communities. The place also includes a cross atop the hill and a cave. Love, like everything else in life, should be a discovery, an adventure, and like most adventures, you dont know youre having one until youre right in the middle of it. Nueva ecija was named by the spanish colonisers after the city of ecija, spain. The fee is kind of expensive for php 100 per head while parking is at php 50. It was known as papaya until 1957 the town is at the foot of the sierra madre mountains, adjoining the fort magsaysay army reservation on the east side. Minalungao national park, nueva ecija adventures with little j. Even the wikipedia article on general tinio the municipality that has jurisdiction over the national park doesnt contain a photo of minalungao, and a facebook page dedicated to the park only has 3,227 likes as of this posting. To preserve its natural beauty and to protect it from exploitation, it was established as a national.
According to the municipality of general tinio legislative agenda, the town got its name because of miscommunication between the natives and the spanish colonizers. M inalungao national park is one of the underrated destinations in the philippines. The park covers an area of 2,018 hectares centered along the scenic penaranda river bordered on both sides by up to 16meter high limestone walls in the foothills of the sierra madre mountain range. One of the most distinguishable features of the park are the high limestone walls on both sides leading to a cave. Bask in the beauty of minalungao national park tales of. Papaya, tricycle charge them 150 each for one way already and its just down the road from minalungao. Pampanga to minalungao national park 3 ways to travel. When i heard about minalungao national park i felt that all the memories came back thus my longing to visit my long lost relatives in cabanatuan and the park as well. Inside the park are souvenir shops, restrooms, and karinderias. Tinio, nueva ecija, was established as a protected area by the department of environment and natural resources by virtue of republic act 5100 issued on june 17, 1967. Ironic as it may seem, but we knew so little about it before we got to the place.
Minalungao national park, an ecotourism marvel in nueva ecija. Minalungao national park nueva ecija province 2020 all. Jul 03, 2016 cool place picnic and adventure grounds minalungao summer vacation adventure. Find all the transport options for your trip from pampanga to minalungao national park right here. One must be extra careful in traversing the side of the limestone walls as it is. I had no idea that such a beauty existed in such a small town. If you are looking for something more convenient, you can rent a tricycle from gapan to minalungao park for php500600tricycle. Guide to minalungao national park nueva ecija from the. Minalungao national park is located at barangay pias, general tinio, and a part of macabaclay in the city of gapan, nueva ecija. It is advisable to take a tricycle at gapan because it is much cheaper, an employee at minalungao told us that from brgy. Hidden in nueva ecija, minalungao national park is one of the few remaining natural environments in the north of manila.
Okay for formal introduction, minalungao national park is a protected area covering an area of. Developing communitybased ecotourism in minalungao. Minalungao national park hidden gem of nueva ecija. The fountains and streams of the yosemite national park. If youre looking for a quick getaway near manila, make sure to add this in your list. This park was established in 1976 by virtue of republic act 5100 to be a protected area covering 2,018 hectares centered at the scenic penaranda river. From there, youll just have to find the signage directing to minalungao national park, its a bit far but yeah youll get there too. Get the rome2rio app find the best way to get from a to b, anywhere in the world, on your mobile or tablet. Minalungao national park choose philippines authentic. To preserve its natural beauty and to protect it from exploitation, it was established as a national park in 1967. Otherwise, if youre commuting, minalungao national park can be accessed via buses which are bound to gapan or cabanatuan, roughly 23 hours away from manila. Minalungao trail general tinio, luzon, philippines.
An early drive from microtel cabanatuan took us 2 hours to reach the municipality of general tinio was known as papaya located at the foot of sierra madre. Exploring minalungao national park, one of nueva ecijas. Nueva ecijas pride, the minalungao national park is located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija, philippines. You can take dip into the cold water of the river, cave spelunking, rock climbing and zipline. From quezon city, it will take you around 2 to 3 hours to reach minalungao. Experiencing the minalungao national park, which covers 2,018 hectares, might take a whole day, but thanks to this brief video by mikoy martinez a. Hangover in minalungao national park moredantravels. Travelled almost half and hour before we reached gen tinio. Sumakay po kayo ng bus pa punta ng cabanatuan ang bus es transport, 5 star, victory liner etc. Since we didnt bring any lunch with us we just rented one of the small bamboo rafts for p300 for half the day. Rome2rio makes travelling from pampanga to minalungao national park easy. Minalungao park is located at general tinio, nueva ecija.
When we arrived at the national park, we were dumbfounded by its beauty. Minalungao national park, nueva ecija from manila, we hopped on a bus bound for cabanatuan city and reached gapan, nueva ecija after 2 hours. Jul, 2016 minalungao national park is a protected area of the philippines located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija in central luzon. The local government considers it as one of the few remaining natural environments in central luzon. Weekend adventure at minalungao national park atbp. Minalungao national park is a protected area and one of the few remaining natural environments in the region north of metro manila. Minalungao national park is also one of the biggest attraction of the town catering tens and hundreds of thousands each day. Nomadic mike, people get to survey nueva ecijas hidden treasure in less than two minutes. Day tour adventure with family at minalungao national park. Scathed, we finally arrived at the entrance of minalungao national park. The wild parks and forest reservations of the west. It was recognized as a protected area on 1967 by virtue of republic act no.
You can just fly from pampanga to minalungao national park. The park covers a portion of the penaranda river, which is known from its green pristine water and towering rock formations. M inalungao national park is located in the outskirts of general tinio, nueva ecija. Jul 28, 2016 the protected area of minalungao national park is located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija in the philippines. It is located at the foothills of the sierra madre mountain range, in sitio minalungao in the town of papaya officially called municipality of general tinio. Directions from pampanga to minalungao national park. Sep 03, 2019 located in general tinio, nueva ecija is a nice place known to many as minalungao national park.
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