Minalungao national park is in sitio minalungao, barangay pias, gen tinio nueva ecija. 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. Two great destinations in general tinio, nueva ecija to. Culture edit roman catholic is the most prevalent religion, with iglesia ni cristo, iemelif, baptist, methodist, and others attracting its own followers. Sumakay po kayo ng bus pa punta ng cabanatuan ang bus es transport, 5 star, victory liner etc. 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. The local government considers it as one of the few remaining natural environments in central luzon.
The steel hanging bridge provides a very good vantage point to take pictures with the river and the rocks as background. Minalungao national park is a 2,018hectare protected landscape located in general tinio, nueva ecija. Hangover in minalungao national park moredantravels. Guide to minalungao national park nueva ecija from the. The protected area of minalungao national park is located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija in the philippines. Through iconic national geographic images and an illuminating collection of stories and personalities, the book offers a portrait of diverse national park service properties while presenting a colorful history of the service and its century of notable accomplishments. 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. And as an adventure seeker and an aspirant pro traveler, i decided to do a day tour at the minalungao national park. List of national parks of the philippines wikipedia. Minalungao national park, general tinio, philippines. Minalungao national park, nueva ecija from manila, we hopped on a bus bound for cabanatuan city and reached gapan, nueva ecija after 2 hours.
Travelled almost half and hour before we reached gen tinio. Minalungao national park nueva ecija province 2020 all. Minalungao national park, located in the foothills of sierra madre mountain. One of general tinios tourist attractions is the minalungao national park, located at. Angeles city to minalungao national park one way to travel via bus. One of nueva ecijas pride and joy, minalungao national park. The best way to get from angeles city to minalungao national park costs only. A decade has passed since the publication of the first edition of national parks and the womans voice. The authoritative texts, written for a popular audience, are based on. Although the bataan death march was a significant historical event, the.
Hernandez who brought the youths of jesus the savior global ministries to the beautiful minalungao last april 30, 2016, a day after his 52nd birthday. Discover how to get to hotels, apartments, hostels and other accommodation options near minalungao national park. Minalungao national park travel guide truly, genuine beauty is manifested by natural magnificence. Visit minalungao national park before its too late. Minalungao national park nueva ecija province 2020 all you. Cave exploration in minalungao national park the philippines. The trip from gapan, nueva ecija to minalungao took about an hour of mostly paved roads. Minalungao national park a must see minalungao national. 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. It was established in 1967 by virtue of republic act no. A kayak that can fit two people can be rented for an hour for the price of php 200.
Minalungao national park, nueva ecija these days, a lot of city folk want a taste of the laidback provincial life. 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. Nomadic mike, people get to survey nueva ecijas hidden treasure in less than two minutes. Its close proximity to the metro makes it a weekend destination for citydwellers. Minalungao national park nueva ecijas bestkept secrets emeraldcolored penaranda river media in category minalungao national park the following 200 files are in this category, out of 621 total. The way to the park from the provincial road was not that developed so. Oh and also, i believe its about time we give nueva ecija some love. Minalungao national park in nueva ecija used to be a wellkept secret but is now gaining popularity.
Find the travel options from clark to minalungao national park that best suit you. An impossible dream made possible by our bishop noel p. The cheapest way to get from bulacan to minalungao national park costs only. Minalungao national park is a protected area located in general tinio, nueva ecija in central luzon, philippines. Hotels near minalungao national park, nueva ecija province on tripadvisor. Minalungao national park was established in 1967 by republic act no.
Minalungao national park nueva ecija province all you. Polly welts kaufman thought it time to revisit the subject of activism of women citizens in preserving national parks and to learn how far the promise of the inclusion of career women in the park service hierarchy has progressed. 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. Best hotels near minalungao national park, nueva ecija. Minalungao national park is located in sitio minalungao, barangay pias a protected area at the foothills of sierra madre mountain range covering around 2,018 hectares. To preserve its natural beauty and to protect it from exploitation, it was established as a national park in 1967. Minalungao national park, an ecotourism marvel in nueva. Marvelous view of minalungao national park iwander. Minalungao national park tour guide packages and services. Spending holidays and weekends can never go wrong with out of town tours. Minalungao national park nueva ecija province 2020. Pambansang liwasan ng pilipinas are places of natural or historical value designated for protection and sustainable utilization by the department of environment and natural resources under the national integrated protected areas system act 1992. You can also visit our help center for support with making changes to your booking. These days, a lot of city folk want a taste of the laidback provincial life.
Exploring minalungao national park, one of nueva ecijas. 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. To help you plan the ultimate trip, weve collected nuggets of information about the beguiling and enthralling minalungao national park. 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. Hotels and accommodation near minalungao national park. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book. Minalungao national park is located in the town of general tinio. Minalungao national park, general tinio, nueva ecija on le. Environment and natural resources secretary ramon j.
Due to the current situation related to the coronavirus, we understand you may need to change your travel plans. One of the newest water sports you can enjoy at minalungao, kayaking lets you explore the entirety of the river at your own pace. This, i think, is enough of a reason to come visit minalungao national park. Minalungao national park is a protected area of the philippines located in the municipality of general tinio, nueva ecija in central luzon. The difference may not be readily noticeable on the surface, but if we look closer, well find some peculiarity thatll connect with us on a personal level. The rock formations on both sides of the river are an awesome sight.
Standing at the foothills of the sierra madre mountain range in central luzon, i found this is one of the best ways to be with nature without going too far from the city. Minalungao national park, located in gen tinio, nueva ecija is one of the natural treasures of the philippines every filipino must visit. Harpers ferry center publishes official national park service handbooks that provide more comprehensive information about a park and expanded discussion of concepts and issues. Minalungao national park, nueva ecija adventures with. 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. Due to the current circumstances, it may take us longer than usual to respond to any questions you send us. Developing communitybased ecotourism in minalungao national. Minalungao national park is a recent favorite in the province known for rice farming. Book your trip with us and customize your own travel.
It is one of the few remaining natural environments in central luzon, a region north of manila. Since we didnt bring any lunch with us we just rented one of. Misadventures on the way to minalungao national park. To get the latest info, contact the property you booked to check if they can accommodate you. 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. Trekking and caving minalungao national park also has. Minalungao national park is also one of the biggest attraction of the town catering tens and hundreds of thousands each day.
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