Central Luzon: Dwelling in nature’s abundance - What to see and do, Central Luzon

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Published on Sunday, 22 January 2012 06:48

What to see and do

Mt. Pinatubo

Prior to this volcano’s fiery eruption in 1991, Mt. Pinatubo was dormant for an estimated four hundred fifty years. Situated in the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga and Tarlac, tourists will experience a thrilling ride via 4x4 jeep through the ash fields and rivers of Crow Valley before taking a hike to the summit. Hikers will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of Mt. Pinatubo’s crater and the surrounding environs. Weary travelers can then experience refreshing volcanic spa treatments at the Mt. Pinatubo spa.

Tour packages can be availed of with prices ranging from USD290 for one person and as low as USD50 per person for a group of 10.

To learn more, see www.trekkingpinatubo.com/

Candaba Wetlands Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature lovers will appreciate the over 760 bird species that call the Philippines their home in the 32,000 hectare Candaba swamps, as well as some of the rarely seen migratory birds such as the Shrenck’s Bittern, Great Bittern, Gadwall, Coot, Philippine Mallard or ducks, and Eurasian Spoonbill. The swamp lands is part of the East Asia-Australian Migratory Flyway which includes Alaska, Russia, Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Australia. The best time to visit is from October to February.

Tour fee is 150 Philippine pesos or roughly USD3.50. For more information, contact +63999-414-3266 or +63939-780-2077

Barasoain Church

History buffs will appreciate this remarkable church built in 1630. It was the silent witness of crucial events in Filipino nation’s history such as the convention of the first Philippine Congress on September 15, 1898, the drafting of the Malolos Constitution from September 29, 1898 to January 21, 1899, and the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic on January 23, 1899.

To learn more about attractions in Bulacan, visit www.bulacan.gov.ph/tourism.

Relevant Contacts and Online Resources

Central Luzon Tourism Council
Ninoy Aquino Plazuela, Tarlac City
Tel. No. (+6345) 982-4051/1923
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Website: www.tarlaccity.gov.ph
A more detailed listing of tourism officers from the different provinces can be found here.
A useful portal for hotel accomodations, transport, shopping and dining in Central Luzon can be found here.

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