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TV Series Maria Clara at Ibarra Shot a Scene at One of These Nueva Ecija Tourist Attractions; Can You Spot?
These Nueva Ecija tourist attractions will test your knowledge of Maria Clara at Ibarra TV show!
By: Yoorekka Team | March 03, 2023
In a scene in the hit TV series Maria Clara at Ibarra, Klay (Barbie Forteza) was transported into the world of the novel El Filibusterismo shot at the Little Vigan, Nueva Ecija.
Images: GMA Drama Facebook page
If you’re a fan of watching historical dramas, you’ve probably heard about the hit TV series on GMA 7 entitled Maria Clara at Ibarra. This TV series revolves around the story of Klay, a Gen Z nursing student transported inside the books where he met known characters such as Maria Clara and Crisostomo Ibarra. It is a modern retelling of Jose Rizal’s novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
Besides its casting, catchy storyline, cinematography, and sociopolitical themes, the hit TV series Maria Clara at Ibarra caught the audience's attention with its superb locations. One is found at Nueva Ecija.
There are beautiful places to go in Nueva Ecija. We listed the best must-visit spots in Nueva Ecija, from parks to falls, museums and heritage sites, and mountains and farms. Can you identify which among these Nueva Ecija tourist attractions is served as Maria Clara at Ibarra’s shooting place?
1. Mount 387 and Aloha Falls
Location: Puncan, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija
Witness the Chocolate Hills of the North at Mount 387 and take a dip as you traverse the Aloha Falls.
Images: Mount 387 PH Facebook page
If you’re into hiking and adventure, these spots in Nueva Ecija are for you. Mount 387, also known as Batong Amat, is a must-see Nueva Ecija tourist attraction. It may seem easy to trek with its low elevation, but you’ll be challenged by its terrain plus the poaching midday heat. At its peak, you’ll see an astonishing view resembling the Chocolate Hills of Bohol, which is why Mount 387 is also called the Chocolate Hills of the North.
After a hike at Mount 387, Aloha Falls is another place to go in Nueva Ecija. Aloha Falls is a 20-meter waterfall located in the remote part of the province. Surrounded by greenery, boulders, and rock formations, this Nueva Ecija tourist attraction gives that mysterious vibes to the forest, making it an exciting spot in Nueva Ecija.
2. Pantabangan Dam
Location: Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Be in awe at the stunning view of the Pantabangan Dam.
Images: Omell Cruz (L), Bing Agaled (R)
Aside from it is the infrastructure that supplies water and irrigation in the province, Pantabangan Dam is also Nueva Ecija’s tourist attraction as it serves a picturesque view of the province. This must-visit place to go in Nueva Ecija is designed by Filipino engineers and is considered one of Southeast Asia's largest and cleanest reservoirs. Pantabangan Dam’s peaceful and relaxing ambiance makes it a must-see in Nueva Ecija.
3. Gapan Church
Location: Gapan City, Nueva Ecija
Feel like you’re in ancient times at Gapan Church, from its interior to its exterior.
Images: Rhen Bulanadi Ocampo (L); Rowena Bautista (R)
The National Shrine of Virgen La Divina Pastora, also known as Gapan Church, is one of Nueva Ecija’s tourist attractions. Be in awe of the church’s beauty with its well-preserved Byzantine style while you offer prayers and wishes for your safe adventures in the province. Gapan Church is one of the country’s biggest and oldest churches, making it one of the must-visit places to go in Nueva Ecija, especially for devoted Catholics.
4. Rice Science Museum
Location: Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
Foreigners and locals enjoyed their tour and discussion inside the Rice Science Museum.
Images: Rice Science Museum Facebook page
The province of Nueva Ecija is known as the Rice Granary of the Philippines, and if you’re interested to learn more about it, this spot in Nueva Ecija is for you. Rice Science Museum features the science, technology, and culture of every Filipino’s staple, rice. This Nueva Ecija tourist attraction is a 320-square-meter building formerly known to merely hold an exhibit of a few collections from the Cordillera. Today, this museum is now a development initiative that promotes rice science and technology and fosters the adoption of new farming practices, making it an ideal place to go in Nueva Ecija for people interested in farming and agriculture.
5. Dupinga River
Location: Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija
Dip at Dupinga River’s clear waters and relax at the nipa huts on its banks.
Images: Dupinga River Facebook page (L); Mitch Taroquin (R)
Dupinga River is a Nueva Ecija tourist attraction bordered by the Sierra Madre mountain range. It is a broad and clean river where the refreshing waters come from the mountains, a perfect chance for tourists to swim there. Dupinga River has nipa huts on its banks, perfect for picnics, get-togethers, or a resting place.
6. Tagpuan sa Lumang Gapan
Location: Gapan Municipal Hall
Every corner of Lumang Gapan, Nueva Ecija screams vintage, the very reason why it was chosen as one of the locations of the hit TV series Maria Clara at Ibarra.
Image: Jose Quillope
Lumang Gapan, or Tagpuan sa Lumang Gapan, is one of Nueva Ecija’s tourist attractions. It is a heritage hub with the old municipal hall of Gapan, ancestral houses, cobblestoned streets, and vintage lamp posts. This place to go in Nueva Ecija resembles the iconic Calle Crisologo in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, which is why the area is also called Little Vigan. If you’ve seen this place on TV recently, you’ve probably seen it on Maria Clara at Ibarra TV show. So, we did test your knowledge of Maria Clara at Ibarra TV show, right?
To know more about and plan your itinerary for these Nueva Ecija tourist attractions, it is best to get in touch with the province’s Tourism Office at these contact details:
Address: Provincial Capitol Compound, Barangay Singalat, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
Contact No.: 044 940 5058
Email: nuevaecijatourism@gmail.com
Whether you want a quick and relaxing getaway from the city or to feed your curiosity and know more about the province, these places to go in Nueva Ecija are the perfect place for you.
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