"LAKBAY ARAL 2023"

TANAUAN INSTITUTE " LAKBAY ARAL 2023"

Tanauan Institute conducted a "Lakbay Aral" on May 12, 2023, in Pampanga. We have the amazing chance to take part in this informative journey to Dinosaur Island, San Agustin Church, and the largest Sky Ranch, all located in San Fernando, Pampanga, along with the air base Clark Field in Angeles City, Pampanga. The SGB office and Tanauan Institute officers organized this trip. The group departed with many busloads of eager and motivated college students and a designated tour guide on each bus, and off we went on an almost 4-hour ride.

FIRST DESTINATION: AIR FORCE CITY PARK, ANDRES BONIFACIO AVENEU CLARK FREEPORT ZONE

AIR FORCE CITY

Real helicopters, fighter jets, and other aircraft used by the Philippine and American armed forces are displayed in Air Force City Park, a leisure complex. It is situated 96 kilometers north of Manila in Pampanga's Clark Freeport Zone.

A visit to the park will allow you to see the UH-1H Iroquois or HUEY, a Vought F8 Crusader, an F5a Jet (also known as the Freedom Fighter), a T-28 Trojan, and a T-33 or a Thunder Bird, which was the nation's first aircraft and ushered the Philippine Air Force into the jet age.  In addition to a historical park provides shady spaces for picnics and naps in addition to a history walk. Kids can run about and have fun in the large area that has a play area.

SECOND DESTINATION: DINOSAURS ISLAND- CLARK PAMPANGA

DINOSAURS ISLAND

                                                                

One of the highlights of Dino Island is the T-Rex Tower. The tower is a 50-meter high structure that allows visitors to have a panoramic view of the park and the surrounding area. Visitors liken the experience to that of being a prey and the T-Rex Tower as the lookout point of the predator.

Dino Island also gives its visitors a chance to have a closer look at the dinosaurs through a guided tour. The tour guide provides fascinating facts about each dinosaur species and their habitat. The park also has a museum that showcases dinosaur relics and fossils, providing visitors with a glimpse into the world of paleontology. Overall, visitors enjoy their experience at Dino Island in Pampanga. The park immerses visitors into a prehistoric world, allowing them to explore and learn more about the extinct creatures that once roamed the earth. The combination of interactive robotic dinosaurs, panoramic views, and educational tours makes it a must-visit destination for families and dinosaur enthusiasts alike.

THIRD DESTINATION: SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH PARISH AT SAN FERNANDO PAMPANGA

SAN AGUSTIN CHURCH

The San Agustin Parish Church, often referred to as the Lubao Church, is a Neo-classical Spanish stone and brick building from the 17th century that is situated in Brgy. Philippine city of Pampanga, San Nicolas First, Lubao. The Historical Committee of the Philippines, a forerunner of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, erected a historical monument with a brief history of the building on the church's exterior in 1952. The National Museum of the Philippines designated the church as an Important Cultural Property in 2013.

The majority of the scenes for the well-known Philippine series "May Bukas pa" were filmed at San Guillermo Parish Church, also known as San Agustin Parish, in Barangay Cabambangan and the Municipal Hall of Bacolor in Barangay Calibutbut.

LAST DESTINATION: SKY RANCH PAMPANGA

The most anticipated location in Pampanga is the Sky Ranch, with its exciting and extreme rides that will make your heartbeat fast.

Sky Ranch Pampanga also offers safe and enjoyable kiddie rides for tots riding solo. Be sure to snap a photo of their wide smiles as kids splash around at the Canoe River and the Pedal Boat. Give them the chance to feel like they’re taking the wheel on the up, down, around and around adventure on the Cartoon Mill and Pop-ups. They’ll never feel left out of the fun with Sky Ranch Pampanga’s rides!

​​For the adults and bigger kids in the mood for a rush, find all the thrills with the exciting rides this theme park has in store. At Drop Tower, you’ll get an awesome view from the top before the big plunge—just make sure to hold on tightly! For thrill-seekers and first-time visitors, classic rides like the Loop Roller Coaster and Super Viking are a must-try.

If you’re looking for an out-of-this-world experience, try out the Space Shuttle for a blast off! Lastly, and you might actually want to save this for last, cool down with a splashing time at the Log Flume Ride. Whichever ride you choose, a fun time is guaranteed!

Extreme Ride

The must-visit attraction, and the ride of all Sky Ranch Pampanga rides, is the Pampanga Eye Ferris Wheel. At a little over 200 feet (65 meters), the Pampanga Eye is known as the biggest and tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines. Hop on one of the 32 air-conditioned gondolas for a perfect view of Mount Arayat you can only get at Sky Ranch Pampanga’s location. While the ride looks large and shiny in the daytime, the illuminated wheel is even more beautiful at night, dressed in colorful lights. You definitely won’t want to miss out! 

The Biggest and Tallest Ferris Wheel

This adventure is a stress reliever for the student to breathe in the academic and chill for at least 1 day.

                              

  

SEE THE BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF SKY RANCH PAMPANGA!