MINALUNGAO NATIONAL PARK

Some tips to have a great travel in Minalungao National Park

HOW TO GET THERE:

By public transportation:

»Sakay ka ng bus papuntang Gapan/Cabanatuan. (Fare is about P150-200)

»Estimated travel time is 2-3 hours.

»From Gapan, sakay ka ng jeep papuntang General Tinio. Then ride a tricycle to Minalungao Park. (Fare is about P50/person)

»Pwede karing magrent ng tricycle from Gapan going directly to Minalungao for P500-600/trike. Estimated travel time is 1-1.5 hours.

WHAT TO DO IN MINALUNGAO NATIONAL PARK:

»Ride a bamboo raft through Peñaranda River flanked by limestone cliffs. Price ranges from P100-600 depending on size of the raft.

»Trekking/Hiking up 1000 steps to a grotto and glass cross. Free.

»Try the zipline over the river. P100(one way), P200(two way)

»Cross the hanging bridge to get the best view of the limestone cliffs. Free.

»Explore the different caves in the area. FreeGo swimming in the river. Free.

»Have a picnic beside the river. Bring your own food.

»Try Cliff Diving/Jump into the water from the rocks. Free.

by: Ken Lenard Mateo