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What is the first place will come into your mind when you're hungry and at the same time travelling up north?
TARLAC!

BRIEF HISTORY

Tarlac's name is a Hispanized derivation from a "talahib" weed called Malatarlak.
The province is located at the center of the central plains of Luzon and surrounded by several mountains. Main languages used were Kapampangan and Ilocano.

Tarlac is the usual bus stop for commuters travelling North Luzon and a lot of bus lines can be seen at Siesta and Motorway along McArthur Highway.

HOW TO GET THERE?

By Bus:
If your coming from Manila, there are bus lines operating to get you to Tarlac like Five Star and Victory Liner.
Fare: more or less P250.00 (one-way)

Tarlac have something to offer for travellers and tourist and not merely a stopover place. My family and I decided to go Gerona, San Jose and Tarlac City for some family roadtrip.

Tarlac City


Kart City Tarlac (KCT)

When i was young my favorite thing to do when I'm in the amusement parks like Star City is to ride bump cars and when were in Timezone car race and now where here at Kart City to try kart racing!

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San Jose, Tarlac


San Jose is the third-class municipality of Tarlac province. In this town you can see one of the popular tourist destinations Tarlakeños proud to offer.

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Gerona, Tarlac


Gerona, Tarlac is a first-class municipality of Tarlac province passing McArthur highway.
Never missed the chance to dine in a unique themed restaurant in the middle of the highway if your going to the North.
Isdaan Floating Restaurant (Tarlac)



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Indeed Tarlac is not just a sojourn for tourist and travellers.
Visit Tarlac and discover more places, adventure and foods.



Read more about this trip! TARLAC

                 Kart City Tarlac (KCT)
            Monasterio de Tarlac
            Isdaan Floating Restaurant and Fun Park




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Gerona, Tarlac

Gerona, Tarlac is a first-class municipality of Tarlac province passing McArthur highway.
Never missed the chance to dine in a unique themed restaurant in the middle of the highway if your going to the North.

After travelling to Kart City and Monasterio de Tarlac now we go on to Filipino food-trip. One of the must try to visit places to eat here in Tarlac in the Isdaan Floating Restaurant (Tarlac). There is another location when your going to south, Laguna Branch (National Highway, Calauan, Laguna)

Upon entering you will be greeted by this "buhay probinsya" feeling. Nipa Huts (Bahay Kubo) and a man-made pond where you can go fishing for "Tilapia" and ask them to cook it for you.


When we arrive there it was almost 2pm and were on the waiting list. To kill the time and before my boredom strike, I ask if some of us can go in to roam around the place and the staff was nice to allow us.

President Erap

"Bulag, Pipi at Bingi"




then we came across with this TACSIYAPO Wall release your anger

"ilabas ang sama ng loob"
What is Tacsiyapo? A Kampampangan word for cursing means "shame on you".

Taksil, Intrigera, Sipsip, Magnanakaw, Boss, etc. Tacsiyapo!
You need to pay for the thing you will throw and prices vary depends on what you will choose
A place when you can vent your anger in a quirky way by throwing things into the wall like plates, cups, vase, pitcher, bowls, clocks and even television. Say who's the person/event then "Tacsiyapo!" instead of saying vulgar words. Employees of this restaurant have the opportunity to vent their anger on their own exclusive wall "Mareklamong Customer" Cool!

ordering time... gutom na gutom na kami!


 
Mangan Tanyon (Ilocano)
Mangan Tamu (Kapampangan)
means Let's Eat!

We ordered Championship Round good for 8 persons
All our favourite pinoy food and the nice thing was the rice was serve in a mini caldero good for 1 person (no photo)
Photo first I know they were so ready to feast on this Championship Round boodle fight! :)

Note: they will give you a bowl of water to wash you hands before and after meal

Harana Boys? 
This guys will come into every kubo to sing local songs while having your meal.

 if you want to request for massage you can also ask for it and they have some staff to do it for P350.00

 after having a full meal some of us continue to roam around the are and take some photos.






Another well spent day with my family.









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San Jose is the third-class municipality of Tarlac province. In this town you can see one of the popular tourist destinations Tarlakeños proud to offer
Go to barangay Lubigan at San Jose and you will find one of their popular tourist destination that everyone can go. At the top of the mountain range is a monastery a called Monasterio de Tarlac where the statue of Chrust and the True Relic Cross is also situated.

Travel time from Manila to Brgy. Lubigan, San Jose Tarlac is about 2 1/2 - 3 hours. It is located at the heart of Tarlac Eco Tourism Park and expect a scenic view of greenery farm fields, mountain ranges and the typical "buhay probinsya", bahay kubo and farm animals.


We arrive at the area around 10:00 am, right time before the Sunday mass start at 10:30am.

There were so many people coming here aside from locals, some are from different places in the cities,  provinces around the Philippines and even from other countries. 

Ave Crux Spes Unica
"Hail to the Cross, Our only Hope"
photo: Monasterio de Tarlac
This Sacred Relic of the True Cross were kept in a golden box inside the monastery chapel and place in front of the altar.
colossal statue of Christ at the Mount of Resurrection
This is a 30 foot statue of the Risen Christ overlooking the province of Tarlac.

taking this photo made me realized and will always remember in my heart that no matter what happen good and bad, Christ always around and He will be there watching and guiding us on the right path.

spending my second Sunday of the year with family

city view at the top of the monastery

"You are here not by coincidence, Yous are here for a reason"




Website: for more info click HERE




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Kart City Tarlac (KCT)

When i was young my favorite thing to do when I'm in the amusement parks like Star City is to ride bump cars and when were in Timezone car race and now where here at Kart City to try kart racing!



Rates: P250/person
for more info click HERE

Location:
McArthur Highway, San Roque, Tarlac City, Philippines
(near SM Tarlac)

Briefing Area
Safety instructions before we start the race.
Geared up, Ready to Race!

waiting for the green light to ON!
5 minutes inside the race track is about 4-5 laps


Joan, Papa Rolly and I really had fun!


Kart City have food establishment you can try before or after you hit the course like Trackside Grill and Chaps Cafe and Diner. There's an alternative activities for those who are afraid to go for kart race, they also have family lounge and game room.

Kart City Tarlac is just 2-2 1/2 hours away from Manila. A short getaway from busy life in the city and filled your day either weekday/weekend with family or friends to go kart racing.



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