Cabanatuan City, Philippines

Cabanatuan City Description

Cabanatuan City, the “Tricycle Capital of the Philippines”, is known for the historical landmarks that transpired within its boundaries. Cabanatuan City, once the capital of the First Philippine Republic, was where Japanese soldiers in World War II imprisoned many American soldiers of which some had to endure the “Bataan Death March”. Cabanatuan Catherdral in Cabanatuan City was a witness to the ambush of General Antoniono Luna. As the epicenter of the famous 1990 earthquake, Cabanatuan City had a 7.7 rating on the Richter scale.

Cabanatuan City is the transportation services center of Nueva Ecija province. Standing out of a view of green fields about a kilometer away from the city proper is the Cabanatuan City Central Transport Terminal, where numerous buses and jeepneys towards neighboring cities and municipalities are housed.

Cabanatuan City Attraction

Indulge your senses in the Cabanatuan City Market. The commodities are a rainbow of colors, mingling of scents, jumble of flavors, and variety of textures.

For Rizal fans, visit his prominently situated statue in front of Cabanatuan City Hall. Statue aficionados should also stop by Plaza Lucero and have a look at their General Luna.

In the center of Cabanatuan City is a section of greenery, the Ninoy Aquino Freedom Park. Experience cool air and warm sunshine with a loved one while walking through the canopy of trees or sitting in the pretty gazebo.

Cabanatuan City Location

Cabanatuan City is in Nueva Ecija province, Luzon. A 3-hour ride from Manila, Cabanatuan City can be reached by bus or jeepney.