When someone mentions Central Luzon, the provinces that often pop in your mind are Pampanga and Bulacan. These provinces often outshine the other locales in the said region, especially Nueva Ecija. But despite its lack of popularity, Nueva Ecija remains as a very powerful province in Region III thanks to its production of rice and other agricultural products.
Nueva Ecija may seem simple and ordinary, but don’t get deceived. It has hidden gems that can charm anyone who drops by in this locale. We counted down the reasons why Nueva Ecija continues to be one of the most sought-after residential locations in Central Luzon.
Agriculture boom
Nueva Ecija is dubbed as the “Rice Granary of the Philippines” because of its endless farms dedicated in producing rice. It also has lands that produce other crops such as onion, mango, calamansi, banana, garlic, and different types of vegetables. If you’re a farmer you might want to check out the fruitful land of this province.
Agricultural research
Aside from farms, the people of Nueva Ecija are also dedicated in research for the development of the said field. It has the Philippine Rice Research Institute, which is where top experiments on farming are held. The Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is also here, which is a school that’s filled with various vegetations created by students. And lastly, the Agricultural Museum is there to promote Philippine agriculture. Nueva Ecija is truly the “Agricultural Center of Luzon.”
It’s historical
Nueva Ecija has contributed a lot in Philippine history. In here you will see many top historical spots such as the rest house of the Quezon family, the trial house of revolutionary leader General Manuel Tinio, the Sadeco House where first president Emilio Aguinaldo is always seen, and the Dalton Pass that marks the boundary between Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya. It also has notable statue marker like the General Luna marker and the Apolinario Mabini marker.
Tantalizing natural hotspots
This province is also known for its collection of beautiful nature reserves. This includes the Minalungao National Park, a 2,018 hectare park that has the 16-meter high limestone formation of the Sierra Madre mountain. Nueva Ecija also has the majestic Mt. Olivete, a hundred step stair mountain that leads to a church on top. The province also has three major falls namely General Luna Falls, Palaspas Falls, and Gabaldon Falls.
Peace and quiet
If you dream of a quiet country life then Nueva Ecija is definitely for you. The ultimate probinsya life is what makes this locale different from its neighbors. You’ll definitely enjoy quiet nature walks and amazing sunsets against farms in this locale. And the people are known for being warm and welcoming too.
Gastronomical adventure
Aside from agriculture, Nueva Ecija is also known as the “Longganisa Capital of the Philippines.” If you’re a fan of the flavored meat recipe, then you must visit the various restaurants that give different takes on the crowd favorite. Tourists also visit Hapag Vicenticos, a popular restaurant that has Spanish colonial theme as design and offers top-notch Filipino food.
Nueva Ecija proves to be more than just an agricultural hotspot. Visit our properties in this locale the next time you went there.
