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Dupinga River, Gabaldon Nueva Ecija

Dupinga  formerly known as Sabani is a remote paradise in the midst of Sierra Madre Mountains in Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija. The stunning view, set a beautiful landscape  with green trees and mountain surrounded the river.

A  place of pristine silence  when it blend to the sound of rushing river it gives a beautiful rhythm. The clean and refreshing scenery of running water, coming straight from the mountain of Sierra Madre, inviting every one to have a dip and refresh from a long travel.

Prices of the cottages is ranging from  PHP 300 during off peak, during summer it price goes up toPHP 600.00 -PHP 800.oo , during holly week goes up to 1,200.00 depending on the sizes, all rate are at per day basis. This is time the locals  earned, during rainy days they remove their cottages especially when river overflowed.

Today videoke are available and included in the rentals of the cottages.

 

 

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Aloha Falls, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija

Aloha Falls is located in barangay Puncan in Carranglan, Nueva Ecija. Surrounded by the green foliage and about 15 meters to 20 meters in height. Aside from being picnic grove, the site is also perfect for trekking and mountain climbing.

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Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija

Gabaldon Falls is one of the known tourist spots in Nueva Ecija, a 10-feet waterfalls and the main attraction of Gabaldon Eco Park. Gabaldon falls may be not that majectic but for travelers seeking tranquility and relaxation in nature, the falls with cold and crystal clear waters surrounded with foliage and rock formations is an ideal destination. It is located inside the compound of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology Gabaldon Campus. A small environmental and guide fee is collected in the entrance of the eco-park. The falls can be reach about 30-45 minutes hike from the entrance passing though mostly grassy terrain and a small river.

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Minalungao National Park, General Tinio

Minalungao National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipality of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon.  The province of Nueva Ecija has a hidden masterpiece of nature, The Minalungao National Park. It is located in the municipality of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, Central Luzon, 2-3 hours away from Manila. I’ll discuss how to get there by commuting later in this article. The Minalungao National park has 16-meter high limestone bordering the narrow river Peñaranda. Aside from its beautiful water, the park has been continuously being developed to attract and accommodate more tourists. They now have cottages around, local guides, and stores nearby to purchase food and drinks.

 

Now, let’s get to the real deal. What are the exciting activities that you can do in Minalungao National Park? Here’s the list.

1.) Rafting – have you tried riding a raft with a table and Nipa hut on a calm water under the sun? Well, this is the right place for you. Bring your food, drinks, phone and a portable mini speaker with you and eat there while relaxing and listening to your favorite music.

Cost: P500 (whole day!)

2.) Cliff Diving/Jump – I missed the chance to do this one and I’m blaming myself, definitely gonna do this when I come back. By the way, be careful in choosing a cliff to have your dive or jump, there are plenty of Cliffs around and some parts of the water could be shallow and others could be very deep. You can ask your guide, I’m sure they know the right spot for you.

Cost – Free! 

3.) Quick hike and Spelunking – now this is an easy one, the trail has been modified with stairs and handle (rope) for you to get to the top easily. There you’ll find the cave which has a stairs too, so definitely safe. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight with you. The cave is your way to go to the other side. It showcases a beautiful view, too bad we ran out of time to do it. You can always do it with your Guide if you like to.

Cost – Free

 

4.) Zip Line – Another fun activity to do is Zipline, though I have fear of heights, I managed to do it (yay). The view was breathtaking that I forgot my fear. Worth a try!

Cost: P150 (two-way)

5.) Swimming – Last but definitely not the least is swimming. It’s summer, you gotta enjoy the cold and refreshing water.

Cost – Free