The province of Tarlac is the melting pot of Central Luzon as it is the most multicultural among all the provinces in the region. Tarlac boasts of incredible landscapes that will take your breath away, an oh-so-good cuisine that will give you a delicious gastronomic adventure, good people to build new relationships with, and many career and business opportunities that will help you and your family grow. These are only a few things you’d love about living in Tarlac, and in case you need a little more push, this article will help you decide.

What You’ll Love About Living in Tarlac

Here are the four things that will convince you to move to Tarlac for good:

1. Low cost of living

Much like other provinces, you wouldn’t have a problem with the cost of living in Tarlac as everything is more affordable than in Metro Manila. From the food and transportation to the housing and schools, you’ll be able to save more from your budget.

2. Accessible to many parts of Luzon

The Build, Build, Build Program of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) brings development in Tarlac, making it more accessible to travel to and from the province. Many of its road projects provide easier access to both local and foreign tourists getting around many parts of Luzon.

Take a look at the DPWH’s projects too!

1. Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEx) – This road project is a 4-lane extension of CLLEX Phase I and connects Cabanatuan City and San Jose City, passing through the municipalities of Talavera and Llanera in Nueva Ecija that will provide a free-flowing alternative route and decongest traffic along the Pan-Philippine Highway (PPH) between said cities of Nueva Ecija and Tarlac Province. CLLEx aims to provide fast, safe, comfortable, and reliable means of transportation from Metro Manila to various destinations in the Central Luzon area for socio-economic development.

2. Capas-Botolan Road – This is a road connecting Tarlac to Botolan, Zambales. This project will reduce the 3 hour travel time to 20 minutes only.

3. Clark-Bamban-Capas Access Road – This is a 16km access road that provides a direct link from New Clark City to Clark Freeport Zone. This will provide more accessible transportation to the provinces of Pampanga and Tarlac.

4. TPLEX-Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) - Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX) is an 88.5km four-lane expressway starting from the southern terminal in Tarlac City and ending at the northern terminal at Rosario in La Union. If you want to travel to La Union or Baguio, it will be much faster as the travel time has been reduced. Case in point, if you’re coming from Manila and you want to go to Baguio, from the six hours travel time, now it’s only 3 to 4 hours via TPLEX.

3. It’s more fun in Tarlac.

One of the advantages of living in Tarlac is that the tourist spots are only a few trips away allowing you to achieve that work-life balance you’re aiming for. Whether you want to get closer to nature, explore historic sites or just enjoy the beautiful landscapes, you can easily travel to Tarlac’s stunning attractions whenever you want to. Here are some of the most popular tourist spots in Tarlac you can visit:

• New Clark City - Dubbed as The City of Future, New Clark City is expected to be the Philippines’ first smart, resilient and green metropolis. The New Clark City offers a unique opportunity to showcase good and sustainable urban planning in the Philippines by enhancing public space availability, encouraging the use of non-motorised ways of transport, and the creation of mixed-use and inclusive developments.

Government and private companies eyed investments here, which will provide more job and business opportunities and booming local tourism.

• La Sagrada Familia Parish - Nestled in Gerona, La Sagrada Familia Parish church is famous not only because of its divine architecture but also because the altar here was used by Pope Francis during his Papal Visit in the country in 2015.

• Monasterio de Tarlac - The Monasterio de Tarlac is one of the most popular tourist spots in Tarlac as it features an equally beautiful sculpture of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Devotees and tourists alike would go to the top of the mountain to attend mass and enjoy the view from the top. The trees, the city, and everything your eyes could reach the peak of this place is a beauty to behold.

• San Sebastian Cathedral - Situated at Barangay Mabini, the San Sebastian Cathedral, also known as the Tarlac Cathedral, holds an impeccable history. This cathedral was opened after World War II and became a witness to years of historical events.

• Capas National Shrine - Located at O’Donnell, Capas National Shrine marks the end spot of Death March during World War II, making it so worthy of visiting, especially if you the fancy history and if you want to pay tribute to the brave Filipino and American soldiers who were part of the brutal Death March. The walls here are also noteworthy as the names of the people who joined the death march are etched there.

• Death March Monument - This monument located at Capas is another landmark that aims to honor and commemorate the hardships and trials of the fallen soldiers who were part of the infamous Death March.

• Museo de Tarlac - It is situated at the office of the Provincial Tourism of Tarlac, the Museo de Tarlac or also known as the Museo ng Tarlac, holds numerous arts and crafts produced by local artists.

• Tarlac Recreation Park - If you’re someone who craves an adrenaline rush and is ready to take on an adventure, consider visiting Tarlac Recreation Park. This place has tons of fun activities that will satisfy you, like ATV rides, fishing, and the likes. Overnight stay for campers is also conveniently offered.

• Cory Aquino Monument - This monument was built to honor the late president Cory Aquino for her immeasurable contribution to serving the country.

• Nambalan River - If you need a breather and want to go for a quick swim, go to the Nambalan River, known as the Summer Capital of Tarlac.

• Ubod Falls - Going to Ubod Falls can be quite a challenge as it requires hiking, but all your sweat will be worth it once you set your foot in the waterfall.

• KCT Kart City - This place is perfect for families who want to bond uniquely in a fun way. KCT Kart City is located just in front of SM Tarlac. Those who love riding carts or just want to give their kids some fun activities will surely enjoy it here.

4. More affordable housing options

One of the main reasons people endure the hours of commute to and from the metro is because the cost of living in Metro Manila is beyond what an average Filipino earns a month. But why bear the everyday struggle on the road when you can have a more pleasant living situation in the province? What’s excellent about residing out of Metro Manila is there are more affordable housing options that fit your budget, like Lumina Homes. Lumina Tarlac offers affordable house and lot so that every Juan can achieve their dream home within their budget. The good thing about Lumina Tarlac is its location, allowing you to easily access major transportation hubs, schools and universities, churches, markets, hospitals, and business centers.

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