The largest province and the principal supplier of rice in Central is Nueva Ecija. The place is dubbed as the “Rice Bowl of the Philippines.” One of the major appeals of the province is the Pantabangan River, the foremost multi-purpose infrastructure of the country. This structure sets as a spectacle of Filipino engineering accomplishments. Next is the Pampanga River which cut across the abundant floor, renowned for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and the mitigation of flood damage.

Due to the existence of the Central Luzon State University, the province had turn into as the agro-tourism site in Central Luzon. Among the number of tourist attractions of the province are the Minalungao National Park, Rizal Hot Spring, Burburayok Springs and Pajanutic Falls, Barrio Puncan and others.

EXPLORATIONS

Minalungao National Park

As national park, it attributes an incredible scene of the slender but profound Penaranda River. On every walls of the river bank are 16 meter high limestone walls. The crest structure of white figured limestone walls displays the strength of the enormous river.

General Luna Falls

A Central Luzon’s concealed wealth lies at the easternmost of Rizal snuggled uphill on the base of the Sierra Madre mountain range. It’s a soaring waterfall descending on a hundred feet across rocky mountain wall towards the twenty pools of changing levels and depths.

Mt. Olivete

A mountaintop community stairway consists of a hundred-step directs to the church which was created by the Adarnista. Frequently visited by pilgrims who immense in and drink the water of its springs who happen to believe that it has a curative effects on all sickness.

Gabaldon Falls

A 3 kilometer hike from the municipality of Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija is the Gabaldon Falls. Its water originated from the Sierra Madre mountain ranges. Its water is chilly, sanitized and is potable. Municipality of Gabaldon is famous on its clean water resources. The town was given an award of having the cleanest innate water resources of the Philippines. This possibilities could be possibly claim because the other side of the Sierra Madre is certainly unexplored by the society and that the people hope that this state will remain.

Pantabangan Dam

The dam was constructed by Filipino engineers in the year 1974 under the management of the National Irrigation Administration. The dam was constructed along the Pampanga River to provide support and protection against flood, supply irrigation and a supplemental source of electricity for the entire Luzon. The place tenders a picturesque view of its environment. In fact it is now among the most visited area in the province because the dam itself must be appreciated with its structural astonishment.

Taong Putik Festival

A mimic practice of the biblical myth regarding St. John the Baptist who happen to have done the same thing. This is done by covering the entire body of an individual with mud. Beliefs of devotees conducted this festival at the break of dawn soliciting for alms and candies from the wide awake town folks. On this event, a special mass is done to conclude the occasion and strengthens the spiritual nature of its people.

Gross Ostrich Farm

Gross Ostrich Farm is situated in Brgy. Tagumpay, San Leonardo where it breeds and propagates imported ostriches both for human consumption and for tourism such as sale of decorative eggs, leather wallets, colorful feathers and other by-products. Ostriches reach a height of about 7 - 8 feet, weighs 110 - 130 kgs, runs at a speed of 60 km/h, has a lifespan of 50 - 80 years and a breeding life of 20 - 25 years. The farm produces fillet meat at P600/kl, steak at P500/kl and stir fry at P400/kl. On-site farm visits to view the "big birds" in their natural habitat are organized for students and professionals alike. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

La Prilla Hotel