Nueva Ecija Provincial Welcome Arch, Central Luzon Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start your journey from any major city in Central Luzon, such as San Fernando or Angeles City. Get on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and head towards the direction of SCTEX (Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway). Continue on SCTEX until you reach the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). Take the exit towards Gapan City. Once you exit, follow the road signs to Gapan City. The Nueva Ecija Provincial Welcome Arch is located at the entrance of Gapan City. Look for the coordinates 15.2260199, 120.9544896 on your GPS for precise navigation.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach the Nueva Ecija Provincial Welcome Arch via public transportation, head to a bus terminal in your current location (e.g., Dau Bus Terminal or San Fernando Bus Terminal). Look for buses that travel to Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. Major bus operators include Victory Liner and Five Star. The bus fare will typically range from PHP 150 to PHP 250, depending on your starting point. Once you arrive at Gapan City, you can take a tricycle or a jeepney to the welcome arch. Inform the driver to drop you off at the Nueva Ecija Provincial Welcome Arch, which is a well-known landmark.

• Tricycle/Jeepney

  If you are within Gapan City and need to reach the Nueva Ecija Provincial Welcome Arch from a bus stop, you can take a tricycle or jeepney. Tricycles are widely available at bus terminals. The fare for a tricycle ride is around PHP 20 to PHP 50, depending on your exact location within the city. Alternatively, jeepneys also operate along major routes within Gapan City; just ensure to ask the driver if they pass by the welcome arch. Be sure to have small change ready for fares.