# Nueva Ecija
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Letβs virtually explore Lake Farm de La Marre within the province of Nueva Ecija!
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This was my second time in Nueva Ecija. During my first visit, I explored Mount 387 and Aloha Falls. Mount 387 looks like the Chocolate Hills of Nueva Ecija.
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## Summary
Day 1:\
π Bus to Cabanatuan\
π Jeep to Pantabangan Terminal\
π΅ Tricycle to Lake Farm de la Marre\
π Check-in Lake Farm de la Marre ([π½οΈ Episode](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C11qcf7SNc5/?igsh=MXA0dGY0NzN3bTc5Ng==))\
π₯ Lunch ([π½οΈ Episode](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1rXPTUSbZW/?igsh=MTc4c2F6MTZna2h3dA==))\
π₯ Dinner\
π΅οΈ 5,000 Roses ([π½οΈ Episode](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C19Y7RLyzAW/?igsh=enduNG40MThjY3cy))
Day 2:\
βοΈ Breakfast\
πββοΈ Infinity Pool ([π½οΈ Episode](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C2KQxQ2Sjxt/?igsh=dWF4cnppbTQ1cjd1))\
π Check-out and Enjoy the Resort\
π₯ Lunch\
π΅ Tricycle to Pantabangan Terminal\
π Jeep to Cabanatuan Terminal\
π Bus to Metro Manila
π΅ P5,860 - Budget for 2 days
Day 1: P4,637.5\
P270 - Bus to Cabanatuan\
P110 - Snacks\
P100 - Jeepney to Pantabangan Terminal\
P50 - Tricycle to Lake Farm de la Marre\
P2,875 - Room (P5,750 / 2)\
P707.5 - Lunch\
P525 - Dinner\
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Day 2: P1,225\
P705 - Lunch\
P50 - Tricycle to Pantabangan Terminal\
P100 - Jeepney to Cabanatuan\
P100 - Snacks\
P270 - Bus to Manila
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## Day 1:
π Grab to Five Star Pasay Bus Terminal
Fare from Makati: P214
π 8AM - Bus to Cabanatuan
* 11:30AM - Jorad Bus Stop (Sample snacks: macapuno P35, banana chip P35, and Piattos P40)
* 01:30PM - Arrival
* Duration: 4 hours and 20 minutes
* Fare: P270
* For schedules, you can contact or call them at 0927-712-4349 on Viber
* Same journey with [**Dingalan**](https://www.benjtupas.com/ph/dingalan) trip
π Ride a jeep to Pantabangan (P100)
π΅ Ride a tricycle to Lake Farm de la Marre (P50)
Duration: 2 hours
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π Check-in at Lake Farm de la Marre
We were supposed to book the Couple Room with lake view and breakfast for P5,750 but got upgraded to Casita with Kitchen (P11,500) since it was vacant in exchange of content.
π The casitas are facing directly to the lake where you can catch both sunrise and sunset.
π A garden with beautifully designed benches, perfect for Instagram photos
π A casita has 3 floors:\
\- Lower Ground: Kitchen and BBQ area\
\- Ground Floor: Entertainment area and bathroom\
\- Second Floor: Attic room and balcony
ποΈ The attic room can accommodate up to 6 people and it comes with a balcony
πΊ Aesthetic sala with TV
πΏ Clean shower with toiletries
β¨οΈ It has a private kitchen and a BBQ area
πΆ If you're planning to work, they have fast wifi distributed all over the resort at around 100 Mbps. You can request for the password upon check-in at the reception or pool area.
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π₯ Lunch at their own restaurant
The resort comes with a well-designed restaurant both inside and outside. Even the bathroom is aesthetic! π
You can eat in 2 ways:\
π₯Ά Inside with aircon\
βΊοΈ Enjoy the fresh air with a beautiful lake view under a teepee
I loved everything I ordered!
Sample order for lunch:\
\- Chicken BBQ ala Satay (P450 good for 2)\
\- Tinapa Crusted Tilapia (P450 good for 2)\
\- Signature Tinapa on Cups (P330 good for 2)\
\- Mango Shake (P155)\
\- Rice (P30)
The owner was there during that time. She's very humble, says hi to every table, and super kind to their staff.
Even the restroom is well-designed.
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**π₯ Dinner**
Sample order:\
\- Classic Bulalo (P500 good for 2)\
\- Pork Sisig (P395 good for 2)\
\- Rice (P30)\
\- Green Apple (P125)
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**π΅οΈ 5,000 Roses**
πΉ These roses light up at night just beside their infinity pool and band area.
πΆ Since this spot is right beside the band area, it would feel like the acoustic band is serenading you while enjoying the place and taking photos
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## Day 2:
βοΈ Breakfast (Free if you booked a room)
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πββοΈ Infinity Pool
The infinity pool is perfectly elevated to enable you to see the entire 360 view of the resort and the lake.
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π Check-out and Enjoy the Resort
There's a garden just beside the reception area
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π₯ Lunch
Sample Order:\
\- Cheesy Beef Caldaretta (P500)\
\- Rice (P30)\
\- Macademia Latte (P175)
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Other Activities and Fees:
π Parking: P50 for cars, P20 for motorcycles, and P100 for overnight parking
π Corporate Events: Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, Retreats, Team Building, Launch Party, etc.
π Social Events: Weddings, Proposals, Birthdays, Christening, Anniversaries, Reunion.
Other Activities:\
\- Jetski\
\- ATV (P900 / hour)\
\- Buggy (P1,000 / hour)\
\- Giant Volleyball (P300 / hour)\
\- Water Balloon War (P399 / 100 pieces)\
\- Massage (P700 to P1,200)
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π Go Home
π΅ 02:30PM - Ride a tricycle to Pantabangan Terminal (P50)
π 04:20PM - Ride a jeep to Cabanatuan Terminal (P100)\
\- Duration: 2 hours
π 04:30PM - Bus to Pasay\
\- 06:00PM - Food Hub, La Paz, Tarlac stopever\
\- 09:00PM - Arrival
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Travel Dates: November 11 to 12, 2023
