Tayabo Nature Park, located in Barangay Tayabo, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija is a man-made park and a haven for picnics and sight-seeing. It is a gateway to Cagayan Valley and known for its hundred-step stair leading to lamp-lit pagodas nestled on hilltops and offering a panoramic view of the Sierra Madre and the northern Nueva Ecija.Here are some pics I have taken at the park:
Here are some bits of history and trivia about the park:
Because of its strategic location, Barangay Tayabo was a former Japanese military camp during the Second World War. It was known as Camp 4th where Japanese Troops stayed for more than 3 years.
In 1950's, the municipal mayor stilts the wilderness of Camp 4th and renamed in Municipal Park.
In 1960's, the park was renamed Diamond Park probably because during the War, Japanese Army allegedly buried diamonds within the vicinity of the park. Many gold hunters dug certain portions of the park looking for diamonds and golds but nothing precious was reportedly excavated.
Then, in 2005, the park was renamed Tayabo Nature Park to emphasize the fact that its allure lies in its Natural Beauty.
At present, a lot of work is being done by the City Government of San Jose to improve the facilities of the park. Several huts are now being constructed as well as mini-aviary and a zoo.
So, if you happen to visit Nueva Ecija and want a nature trip of fresh air and nice view, then Tayabo Nature Park is a good place to go to.
That's a pretty nice park. Only been to a few places in Nueva Vizcaya. Dagat ba ang nakikita ko dun o river?
ReplyDeletemadalas kami ng mga barkada ko dito.. sarap mag-unwind/relax lalo na sa tabi ng ilog... everytime na may bisita kami from manila we see to it na ipapasyal namin sya dito sa tayabo/kampo 4/diamond park...
ReplyDeleteyou haven't stopped touring eh? akala ko ba magtatrabaho ka na ngayong 2008. he he
ReplyDeleteNatuwa naman ako at may magandang pasyalan pala sa San Jose City. Matagal na akong naghahanap ng magagandang lugar malapit sa Lupao, Nueva Ecija (taga dun kasi ako..hehehe). Glad you posted this. Excited na akong umuwi.
ReplyDeleteNice place to go for a holiday.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos.
Alex
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Very nice pics. What a pretty park - looks very clean and refreshing !
ReplyDeleteThat certainly is a beautiful park. Nature rocks!
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this is a beautiful area! nice shots!
ReplyDelete@ ferdz - I have only been to Nueva Vizcaya once. Dalton Pass connects Nueva Vizcaya from Nueva Ecija and I really could not remember wether there are rivers there. Meron siguro coz we have crossed a bridge heading to Bayombong but if I remember it right, and marami doon ay mga bundok.
ReplyDelete@ win - enjoy ako dun and won't hesitate to go back, and when i do come back, i wanna explore the mountains of Carranglan coz may mga falls din daw doon.
ReplyDelete@ panyero aryo - pwede naman sabay di ba? travel while working lolz.
ReplyDelete@ oki - salamat naman at kahit paano naenjoy mo itong posts ko. i'll try to feature some more local spots here soon.
ReplyDelete@ alex - thanx for dropping by.
ReplyDelete@ bw - yup, its clean and refreshing indeed.
ReplyDelete@ kyels - true. there are really lot's of ways to develop a certain community without degrading nature. Tayabo is a good example of it.
ReplyDelete@ luke - thank you luke for dropping by and liking the pics.
ReplyDeletemay mga falls nga doon sir.. at maganda ang panahon ngayon na magpunta kasi malakas ang tubig ng falls at hindi pa gaanong maulan... they called it "Aloha Falls".. sa may gawi yata ng Barangay Poncan yun sa Caranglan..
ReplyDeleteok d2 mas lalo nkilala ko mbbait n watchman pnggabi lyk roger,arnel...kaya lng mkulit yung pipi dun..nireranger nya ko pag may ka date...yung aso dun matapang at maamo...grabeh
ReplyDeletemaraming sipsipan may naniningil sa videoke hindi nagsosoli sukli...basta yung babae dun..sana magbago na sya sa 2010...hehe
ReplyDeletekung sakali po na may mangloko sa inyo sa park paki hanap na lang po si kuya noy 'bayawak' watcher po sya jan sa loob pakisabi kaibigan kayo ni dondon sicat salamat po
ReplyDeleteHow much the entrance fee and cottages,
ReplyDeleteWhat activities they offer? Thankyou
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