Gapan Church (Divina Pastora Shrine), Nueva Ecija: How to Get There

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Nueva Ecija

Central Luzon · Luzon

Capital: Capital: Palayan
Cities and municipalities: 5 cities · 27 municipalitiesCities: Cabanatuan, Gapan, Muñoz, Palayan, San Jose
Languages: Languages: Tagalog · Ilocano · Pangasinan · Kapampangan · English

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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Cabanatuan–Palayan road, Brgy. Pangatian, about 8 km north of the city proper.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season; avoid the rainy season
🧭 Getting there:
Van or jeep from Cabanatuan to Gabaldon, then hike; a local guide is recommended.
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🕒 Best time:
Daytime
🧭 Getting there:
Delos Reyes St., Brgy. San Vicente; bus to Gapan from Cubao.
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🎟️ Entrance:
Raft about P500 for the day (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
Summer (bluer water)
🧭 Getting there:
Bus to Gapan, then jeep or tricycle to General Tinio and Sitio Minalungao; doable as a day trip from Manila.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season, early morning
🧭 Getting there:
Bus to San Jose City then about 30 min by tricycle to the jump-off.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season (old town shows only at very low water)
🧭 Getting there:
Bus or van from Cabanatuan or San Jose City to Pantabangan.
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🕒 Best time:
Coordinate ahead; activities depend on the season
🧭 Getting there:
Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz; bus to Muñoz from Cubao.
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Cabanatuan Longganisa (Batotay)
Beef longganisa, garlicky or sweet hamonado; about P200 per kilo (2015 price).
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Carmel Flakes
Wafer-like sweet similar to barquillos, made by Carmelite nuns.
Tilapia Ice Cream
Milk ice cream with tilapia flakes and walnuts, developed at CLSU.
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