Places to Visit
Doña Aurora Memorial Park
is one of the historical lands in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija located in the Sierra Made Mountain range between the province of Aurora and Nueva Ecija under Aurora Memorial National Park located at the Boundary of Bongabon Nueva Ecija and Province of Aurora. Where Quezon Family stayed during their travel from Baler to Manila during American colonial period and near the place where the wife of the former President Manuel L. Quezon, Doña Aurora Aragon Quezon died in ambush by Hukbalahaps while heading to the Inauguration of Quezon Memorial hospital.
Ilog Jordan at Brgy. Olivete
in Olivete Bongabon, Nueva Ecija is known for its clear waters and peaceful atmosphere. Swimming in clear, cool, and natural waters is always enjoyable and rejuvenating. Local believers refer to it as “healing waters,” and it is also a pilgrimage site for a religious sect. This is a popular Lenten destination for those looking for spiritual renewal and healing.
Labi River
One of its most sought ecotourism attractions is the free-flowing Labi River located in Barangay Labi, Bongabon. For the more adventurous travelers, bikers, campers, and just plain nature lovers, the place offers more than just having fun at the riverside. There are several beautiful waterfalls in the park but one should be ready to hike and climb to enjoy them
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Like many Spanish colonial towns, focal point of Bongabon’s poblacion is the church dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, an unusual patron saint for a town established by Augustinians. at times pass by it was completed with a touch of both ancient and the modern.
Lake Dilalam
is a great destination for Eco-Tourism with its cool breeze and breathtaking sunset. It is one of the sources of water for irrigation for the local farmers of Calaanan Bongabon, Nueva Ecija.
Deesap Falls and Silangan Falls
Thirdly, Deesap Falls located in Barangay Labi, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Deesap Falls awaits the adventurer inside of you. It’s a four-kilometer hike, and if you keep a good pace, you should be able to get there in about two hours.
But, before you embark on your journey to the breathtaking Deesap Falls, make sure you have appropriate trekking shoes for the rocky trail. The trek has series of river crossings, horizontal and vertical climbing. So it’s always important to put your safety first.