Minalungao National Park
Minalungao National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipality of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija in Central Luzon. The park covers an area of 2,018 hectares centered along the scenic Peñaranda River bordered on both sides by up to 16 meter high limestone walls in the foothills of Sierra Madre mountain range. It was established in 1967 by virtue of Republic Act No 5100.
The park is considered as one of the few remaining natural environments in this region north of Manila. It is promoted by the local government as an ecotourism destination offering breath taking scenery of green pristine river and unique rock formations. A system of unexplored subterranean caverns have also been identified as potential attractions. Facilities for picnics, swimming, fishing, raft riding and cliff diving have likewise been put up to draw more visitors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minalungao_National_Park
How to get to Minalungao?
Get to Cabanatuan bound buses at Cubao or Pasay and get off at Gapan City. Look for General Tinio (former Papaya) bound jeepneys or flag a trike going to General Tinio. Another trike ride going to Minalungao National Park will finally get you to your destination. Travel time is three (3) to four (4) hours.
Entrance Fee to the park is Php20/person
Parking Fee is Php50
Cottages fee is Php 300
People get here to bond with their families. The usual picnic but with the great view of Minalungao Park. Bring your own food.
The huge crowd during weekends. Get here on weekdays to see the true beauty of Minalungao. Overcrowded really!!!
The building of future hotels in the park disturbing the in-born beauty of the place.
Ziplining at a very low cost of Php50. Yeah! really 50 pesos lang!!!
River rafting, Php 500 with roof, Php 250 without roof for an hour. Php800 rent for the raft for the whole day (negotiable especially during weekdays).
Minalungao was derived from the words "mina" and "lungao" meaning gold mine in caves. Hire a guide for Php200 (negotiable) to discover the caves here.
Major activities include Bamboo Rafting, Ziplining, Trekking, Swimming, Caving and Camping.
Summary of Expenses:
Bus fare - Cubao to Gapan City - Php160
Jeepney Gapan City to General Tinio - Php23
Trike Fare General Tinio to National Park - Php 500 (roundtrip)
Entrance Fee - Php20
Parking Fee for cars - Php50
Cottages - Php300
Balsa (Raft) - Php250 (without roof)
- Php500 (with roof)
- Php800 (whole day rental)
CR - Php10
Ziplining - Php50
Guide Fee - Php200
The park is a protected area so be very responsible in throwing your garbage.
We were able to get here because my elementary classmate offered her SUV and be the driver. Thank You so much Nerissa for bringing us here ...
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