Nueva Ecija is a land-locked province located on the central plains of the Philippine’s Luzon island. Situated about 180 kilometers from Manila, it’s dubbed because the Rice Granary of the Philippines because of its huge plains of rice fields. Vacationer sights are few and much between throughout its 5 cities and twenty seven cities, however fear not, there are nonetheless locations to go to in Nueva Ecija. It could not have any seashores, but it surely has an abundance of rivers to discover, a number of waterfalls, and a whole lot of historic locations.
Though Palayan Metropolis is the provincial capital of Nueva Ecija, Cabanatuan Metropolis is the extra generally related one with the province and is less complicated to entry than the previous. I might be basing this journey information with Cabanatuan being the purpose of vacation spot.
HOW TO GET TO NUEVA ECIJA
The province of Nueva Ecija, through Cabanatuan Metropolis, is well reachable from Metro Manila by means of quite a few bus traces plying the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). Journey time is about three to 4 hours, relying on the site visitors. Most, if not all buses, cease at Cabanatuan Metropolis’s central bus terminal, discovered just a bit bit on the outskirts of the downtown space. Presently, there aren’t any business airports in Nueva Ecija.
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METRO MANILA TO CABANATUAN BY BUS ○ 3-4 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE ₱190.00 +/-
Quite a few bus traces journey to Cabanatuan Metropolis on an hourly and day by day foundation. Most of those are situated in Caloocan, Pasay, and Quezon Metropolis (Cubao). Journey time takes roughly three to 4 hours, relying on the route your chosen bus takes. Take those with the signboard Cabanatuan or San Jose Through SCTEX for a shorter journey time. Buses are usually air-conditioned, with a fare of ₱190.00+/-, however there are nonetheless extraordinary buses if you wish to save a bit on bills.
● BALIWAG TRANSIT – Caloocan, Cubao | (02) 912-3361
● ES TRANSPORT – Cubao | (02) 912-5975, (02) 421-4339
● FIVE STAR – Cubao, Pasay | (02) 851-6614, (02) 851-6659
● GENESIS (BALER-BOUND) – Cubao | (02) 709-0803, (02) 421-1425
● VICTORY LINER (TUGUEGARAO-BOUND) – Kamias, Pasay, Manila, Caloocan | (02) 727-4688
BAGUIO CITY TO CABANATUAN BY BUS ○ 4 HOURS TRAVEL TIME ○ FARE ₱180.00 +/-
Presently, there’s just one bus line plying the Cabanatuan to Baguio route, Summer season Bloom Transport (₱180.00+/-, extraordinary and air-conditioned, 4 hours journey time). One also can take vans, that are a bit quicker than buses (₱250+/-, 3.5 hours journey time).
GETTING AROUND NUEVA ECIJA
Cabanatuan is dubbed because the Tricycle Capital of the Philippines. Simply go to the realm close to the general public market and also you’d perceive why. With that, the tricycle is absolutely the popular mode of transportation, not solely in Cabanatuan, but additionally the opposite municipalities and cities in Nueva Ecija. Minimal fare is ready at ₱10.00. For longer journeys, there are additionally jeepneys accessible, however totally on the town facilities solely.
NUEVA ECIJA ORGANIZED TOURS & GUIDES
So far as I do know, there aren’t any organized excursions across the province of Nueva Ecija. Throughout one among my visits although, Microtel Cabanatuan organized one for us utilizing their resort van. Chances are you’ll contact them at this quantity: (0927) 804-2929.
SPEAK NUEVA ECIJA
Nove Ecijanos, because the locals of Nueva Ecija name themselves communicate Tagalog and Ilocano. Virtually 70%, principally from the southern areas of the province makes use of Tagalog, whereas the remaining 30% makes use of Ilocano as their native language. Be aware that the Ilocano-speakers also can perceive and speak in Tagalog and the entire province can perceive and communicate English. 
Thank You – Salamat / Agyamanak
Good Morning – Magandang Umaga / Naimbag a Bigat
Good Afternoon – Magandang Hapon / Naimbag a Malem
Good Night – Magandang Gabi / Naimbag a Sardam
How A lot? – Magkano? / Sagmamano Daytoy?
The place is… – Saan Ang… / Sadino ti…
WHERE TO STAY IN NUEVA ECIJA
A lot of the lodging I do know in Nueva Ecija are concentrated in Cabanatuan Metropolis. Whereas there are inns and lodges round different cities within the province, it’s actually simpler to start out your sightseeing tour with Cabanatuan as your base of operation. As of the second, there aren’t any five-star lodges within the metropolis, however there are fairly respectable lodging homes the place you possibly can spend your night time in.
HARVEST HOTEL 
Handle: 1179 Del Pilar St., Brgy. Quezon District, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (0917) 543-2584
GPS Coordinates: 15.492916, 120.972303 
HOTEL SOGO CABANATUAN
Handle: Maharlika Hello-Means, Brgy. San Juan, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (044) 246-5031
GPS Coordinates: 15.425170, 120.938478
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
HUNTER VALLEY PLANTATION AND RESORT
Handle: Brgy. Cabu, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (044) 806 1671
GPS Coordinates: 15.508362, 121.062027
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
LA PARILLA HOTEL
Handle: Zulueta cor. Melencio St., Brgy. Melojavilla, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (044) 463-1810
GPS Coordinates: 15.486125, 120.959688
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
MICROTEL CABANATUAN
Handle: Brgy. Sta. Arcadia, Cabanatuan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (044) 958-7777 | (0927) 804-2929
GPS Coordinates: 15.481991, 120.962329 
ROSEY HOTEL
Handle: Central Terminal, Cabanatuan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (0917) 706-0968
GPS Coordinates: 15.472431, 120.968177
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
ROYAL CREST HOTEL RESTAURANT
Handle: Maharlika Hello-Means, Brgy. Dicarma, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (02) 463-0814
GPS Coordinates: 15.483925, 120.967088
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
TOP STAR HOTEL
Handle: Maharlika Hello-Means, Brgy. H. Concepcion, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (044) 940-8080
GPS Coordinates: 15.462588, 120.951407
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
BESM TRAVELERS INN
Handle: Brgy. Cute, San Leonardo, Gapan, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (0922)584-4388
GPS Coordinates: 15.36498,120.96284
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
MINALUNGAO NATIONAL PARK HOTEL
Handle: Brgy. Minalungao, Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 958-2874 | (0920) 225-9652
GPS Coordinates: 15.298281, 121.121852 
FARMHOUSE HOTEL & CAFE
Handle: Zone 6, Maharlika Hello-way, Brgy. Caanawan, San Jose
Contact Quantity: (044) 806-1167
GPS Coordinates: 15.763095, 120.957988
PHOTO FROM AGODA 
HOTEL CONSUELO
Room Charges: From ₱900.00
Handle: Maharlika Hello-Means, Brgy. San Mariano, Sta. Rosa
Contact Quantity: (044) 940-3276, (044) 940-2157
GPS Coordinates: 15.413155, 120.940252 
CRYSTAL WAVES HOTEL & RESORT
Handle: Maharlika Freeway, Dinarayat, Talavera
Contact Quantity: (044) 411-0834
GPS Coordinates: 15.559876, 120.926885
WHERE TO EAT IN NUEVA ECIJA
To be sincere, I haven’t actually tried consuming out on most elements of Nueva Ecija besides Cabanatuan Metropolis. From the little time I spent on the town’s eating places, I by no means as soon as bought disillusioned. Really, I used to be pretty shocked on the variety of good locations to eat in Cabanatuan and on the high quality of their dishes. Most serve Filipino and Western cuisines.
BISTRO 360
Kind: Filipino, Western, Asian
Handle: Gen. Tinio Road, Cabanatuan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 463-0049
GPS Coordinates: 15.486499, 120.967587 
CAFFE LA TEA
Kind: Cafe, Asian, Pastries
Handle: Robinson’s Mall, Cabanatuan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 960-1653
GPS Coordinates: 15.459800, 120.950210 
HAPAG KAINAN SA HARDIN
Kind: Filipino
Handle: Circumferential., Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (0919) 351-6251 | (0923) 708-6496
GPS Coordinates: 15.470020, 120.956031 
HAPAG VICENTICOS
Kind: Filipino
Handle: 1077 Del Pilar St., Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 600-3237 | (0917) 565-7860
GPS Coordinates: 15.490893, 120.967777 
NYORK CAFE
Kind: Cafe, Pasta, Pastries, Western
Handle: The Podium, Kapitan Pepe, Cabanatuan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (0923) 625-6163
GPS Coordinates: 15.472796, 120.949976 
ROSENDA’S RESTAURANT
Kind: Filipino, Chinese language, Western
Handle: 247 Maharlika Hello-way, Brgy. Dicarma, Cabanatuan
Contact Quantity: (044) 940-7326
GPS Coordinates: 15.488649, 120.974800 
RUSTICA RESTAURANT
Kind: Filipino
Handle: Bernardo District, Maharlika Hello-way, Cabanatuan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (044) 940-7927
GPS Coordinates: 15.481991, 120.962329 
CHANOS CHANOS
Kind: Bangus-Primarily based Dishes
Handle: Maharlika Hello-way, Munoz, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (0925) 737-2152
GPS Coordinates: 15.713308, 120.908358
WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN NUEVA ECIJA
Nueva Ecija is acknowledged for producing tons and tons of rice but it surely’s not likely often known as a tourism hub. You possibly can actually depend the variety of vacationer spots alongside its nearly 6,000 sq. kilometers of land, however to be truthful, one can nonetheless get one thing out of a go to to the province. Moreover the earmarked tourism locations within the space, one also can benefit from the seemingly endless scenes of pastoral rice fields, small brooks, and serene rivers that dot your complete province.
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CABANATUAN CATHEDRAL & ANTONIO LUNA SHRINE
Handle: Del Pilar St., Cabanatuan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 463-0388
Entrance Charge: None
GPS Coordinates: 15.489398, 120.964183
PHOTO FROM WIKIPEDIA 
CAMP PANGATIAN WAR MEMORIAL SHRINE
Handle: Nueva Ecija-Aurora Highway, Cabanatuan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: None
GPS Coordinates: 15.510518, 121.044193 
NFA GRAINS INDUSTRY MUSEUM
Handle: Maharlika Freeway, Cabanatuan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Open Hours: 8:00AM to five:00PM
Contact Quantity: (044) 463-1233
Entrance Charge: Donation
GPS Coordinates: 15.479617, 120.960259 
DUPINGA RIVER
Handle: Brgy. Dupinga, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: Free
Cottage Rental: Begins from Php300.00
GPS Coordinates: 15.505875,121.325111 
GABALDON FALLS
Handle: Nueva Ecija College of Science and Know-how Gabaldon Campus, Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: Php20.00 | Information Charge: Php100.00
GPS Coordinates: 15.455224, 121.339745
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER.COM 
GAPAN ANCESTRAL HOUSES
Handle: Delos Reyes Road, Gapan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: None
GPS Coordinates: 15.313777, 120.948814 
VIRGEN LA DIVINA PASTORA SHRINE
Handle: Delos Reyes Road, Gapan Metropolis, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: None
GPS Coordinates: 15.313777, 120.948814 
MINALUNGAO NATIONAL PARK
Handle: Brgy. Minalungao, Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: Php20.00
Information Charge: Donation
Cottage Rental: Begins at Php200.00
GPS Coordinates: 15.298281, 121.121852 
PMP PARADISE FARM & RESORT
Handle: Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Contact: Fb
GPS Coordinates: 15.378253, 121.080524 
AQUINO-DIOKNO MEMORIAL AT FORT MAGSAYSAY
Handle: Fort Magsaysay, Laur, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: Donation
Open Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM to five:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 15.436905, 121.081917 
FORT MAGSAYSAY PAHINGAHAN DAM
Handle: Fort Magsaysay, Laur, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: Donation
Open Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM to five:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 15.436905, 121.081917 
PHILRICE
Handle: Fort Magsaysay, Laur, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 456-0394
Entrance Charge: Free
Open Hours: 8:00AM to five:00PM
GPS Coordinates: 15.671288, 120.891067 
PANTABANGAN DAM
Handle: Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Entrance Charge: None
GPS Coordinates: 15.814215, 121.107905 
CARRON DREAM PARK
Handle: Bgy. Sto Cristo, San Isidro, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044)9589952 | (044)9589953
Entrance Charge: Php300.00 Experience All You Can | Open Hours: 4:00PM to 12:00MN
GPS Coordinates: 15.300106, 120.891235
PHOTO FROM RJDEXPLORER.COM 
CRYSTAL WAVES RESORT
Handle: Maharlika Freeway, Dinarayat, Talavera, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 411-0834
GPS Coordinates: 15.559876, 120.926885
FESTIVALS IN NUEVA ECIJA
TAONG PUTIK FESTIVAL
Location: Brgy. Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija
Pageant Date: June 24 yearly (Feast of St. John the Baptist)
Actions: Parades, dressing up with mud and native supplies, alms giving
PHOTO BY EMMAN A. FORONDA VIA WIKICOMMONS
WHAT TO BUY IN NUEVA ECIJA
When you’re in search of the standard metropolis shirts, mugs, key chains, and ref magnets, Nueva Ecija won’t be the place for you. Vacationer trinkets are nearly unknown on this a part of the Philippines. What you possibly can convey house although are scrumptious packs of native sausage or longganisa, particularly these present in Cabanatuan Metropolis.
BEEF BATOTAY & CABANATUAN GARLIC LONGGANISA
The place to Purchase: Ka Efren Meat Store
Handle: Mayapyap Sur, Cabanatuan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (0915) 202-8454 | (0998) 472-3081
Additionally available at Cabanatuan Market 
DAERRY’S TILAPIA ICE CREAM
The place to Purchase: Central Luzon State College
Handle: CLSU, Science Metropolis of Munoz, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 456-0107
GPS Coordinates Map: 15.730280, 120.929833 
MILKA CREM CARABAO DAIRY PRODUCTS
The place to Purchase: Milka Crem
Handle: CLSU, Science Metropolis of Munoz, Nueva Ecija
Contact Quantity: (044) 456-0107
GPS Coordinates Map: 15.741419, 120.941589 
PUNO’S ICE CREAM & SHERBET
The place to Purchase: Puno’s Ice Cream
Handle: Maharlika Hello-way, Bitas, Cabanatuan Metropolis
Contact Quantity: (0932) 881-4249 | (044) 464-8694
GPS Coordinates Map: 15.500274, 120.976994
NUEVA ECIJA TOURIST SPOTS MAP
NUEVA ECIJA SAMPLE ITINERARY & BUDGET
Visiting the recognized vacationer spots in Nueva Ecija will, surprisingly, take three full days. The principle motive being that the majority of those are situated removed from one another. I recommend you base your keep at Cabanatuan Metropolis, as it’s the best city you possibly can attain by way of public transport and there are a whole lot of good meals locations inside the space. When you don’t have sufficient time, it’s possible you’ll skip on a number of locations and restrict your keep to 2 days. And in case you have extra time to spare, I recommend you add a day or two in your itinerary to go to the various Cabanatuan rice fields and rivers and its neighboring cities. Under is a pattern itinerary maxing out the total potential of Nueva Ecija’s recognized vacationer spots.
► DAY ONE | ₱1,431.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF FOUR
Depart Manila to Gapan very early within the morning
₱150.00 – BUS FARE MANILA TO GAPAN
Go to Minalungao Nationwide Park
₱800.00 – TRICYCLE FARE FROM GAPAN TO MINALUNGAO, ROUNDTRIP, GOOD FOR 4 PERSONS
₱40.00 – MINALUNGAO PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Discover Minalungao Nationwide Park
– Breakfast
₱150.00 – PER PERSON AT MINALUNGAO RESTAURANT
– Rafting
₱500.00 – ALL DAY RAFT RENTAL FEE, GOOD FOR 8 PERSONS
– Caving
– Wall Climbing
– Grotto Hike
– Swimming
– Zipline
₱50.00 – ZIPLINE FEE, ONE WAY
Lunch at Minalungao
₱150.00 – PER PERSON AT MINALUNGAO RESTAURANT
Depart Minalungao Nationwide Park
₱0.00 – ASK YOUR RENTED TRICYCLE TO DROP BY GAPAN CHURCH BEFORE GOING BACK
Go to Gapan Heritage avenue
– Ancestral Homes
– Virgen La Divina Pastora Shrine Church
Depart to Cabanatuan Metropolis
₱50.00 – BUS FARE GAPAN TO CABANATUAN CITY
Test in at Cabanatuan Metropolis
₱800.00 – LOWEST PRICED HOTEL BASED ON AGODA, GOOD FOR TWO PERSONS
Go to NFA Grains Trade Museum
₱16.00 – ROUNDTRIP JEEPNEY FARE
₱0.00 – FREE ENTRANCE
Dinner
₱100.00 – DINNER AT EATERY
► DAY TWO | ₱1,036.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF FOUR
Breakfast
₱100.00 – BREAKFAST AT EATERY
Go to Fort Magsaysay and the Aquino-Diokno Memorial
₱8.00 – JEEP FARE TO CABANATUAN BUS TERMINAL
₱20.00 – JEEP FARE TO FORT MAGSAYSAY (APPROXIMATE)
₱0.00 – ENTRANCE FEE
Go to Camp Pangatian Shrine
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE FARE FROM FORT MAGSAYSAY (APPROXIMATE)
Lunch at Hapag Vicenticos
₱100.00 – TRICYCLE FARE FROM FORT MAGSAYSAY (APPROXIMATE)
₱200.00 – LUNCH PER PERSON
Drop by Cabanatuan Cathedral and Antonio Luna Shrine
Go to Pantabangan Dam
₱8.00 – JEEP TO CABANATUAN BUS TERMINAL
₱75.00 – JEEP TO PANTABANGAN DAM
– Boat Experience Bass Fishing (non-compulsory, test charges with boatmen)
– Sundown
– Dinner
₱100.00 – DINNER AT EATERY
Return to Cabanatuan Metropolis
₱75.00 – JEEP TO CABANATUAN CITY
Day two at Cabanatuan Metropolis resort
₱800.00 – LOWEST PRICED HOTEL BASED ON AGODA, GOOD FOR TWO PERSONS
► DAY THREE | ₱811.00 PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF FOUR
Breakfast then try from resort (possibility of leaving your baggage on the resort)
₱100.00 – BREAKFAST AT EATERY
Depart for Gabaldon
₱8.00 – JEEP TO CABANATUAN BUS TERMINAL
₱80.00 – JEEP TO DUPINGA RIVER
Discover Dupinga River
Picnic Lunch at Dupinga River
₱300.00 – HUT RENTAL FEE
₱100.00 – PICNIC FOOD PER PERSON
₱8.00 – JEEP TO NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY IN GABALDON
Trek Gabaldon Falls
₱20.00 – ENVIRONMENTAL FEE
₱100.00 – LOCAL GUIDE
Journey again to Cabanatuan, then Manila
₱100.00 – DINNER AT EATERY
₱80.00 – JEEP TO CABANATUAN BUS TERMINAL
₱190.00 – BUS FROM CABANATUAN TO MANILA
► ₱3,278.00 ~ TOTAL BUDGET PER PERSON BASED ON A GROUP OF FOUR
EXTEND YOUR NUEVA ECIJA TRIP
Baguio Journey Weblog
Hours Away: 5 to 6 hours away by direct bus
Departure Level: Cabanatuan Bus Terminal
Urged Variety of Days: Three to 4 days 
BALER
Baler Journey Weblog
Hours Away: Three to 4 hours away by direct bus
Departure Level: Cabanatuan Bus Terminal
Urged Variety of Days: Two to 4 days
TARLAC
Tarlac Journey Weblog
Hours Away: Three hours away by bus and transfers
Departure Level: Cabanatuan Bus Terminal
Urged Variety of Days: Two to a few days 
Tuguegarao Journey Weblog
Hours Away: About six hours away by bus
Departure Level: Cabanatuan Bus Terminal
Urged Variety of Days: Two to a few days
QUIRINO PROVINCE
Quirino Journey Weblog
Hours Away: About 5 hours away by bus and transfers
Departure Level: Cabanatuan Bus Terminal
Urged Variety of Days: Three to 4 days 
Vigan Journey Weblog
Hours Away: About six hours away by bus and transfers
Departure Level: Cabanatuan Bus Terminal
Urged Variety of Days: Three to 4 days
UPDATED AS OF MAY 25, 2022