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Pampanga, Philippines
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Candaba Church
Candaba's main Roman Catholic church, built in a Baroque style during the Spanish era in the 17th century.
A Roman Catholic church serving the swampland barangays of Candaba. It houses the venerated Marian image of Our Lady of Mercy of Pampanga, known locally as "Apung de la Merced".
A roadside shrine with a massive statue of the Virgin Mary.
A school with a massive Spanish-era colonial era residence inside. If you are barred from entering, the house is visible from the road given the school's low fences.
A resort with overnight accommodation, swimming pools, gardens and an aviary.
The best time to go bird watching is on the early morning, around five to seven in the morning when bird activity is at its peak and the heat is not intense. Late afternoons are also a good time for this. Must brings are hiking footwear and clothes, and a good pair of binoculars or telescope. The avid birdwatcher might also want to bring his or her field notebook, pencil and camera. Expect to pay a fee at the bird sanctuary of at least ₱150. Migratory birds are best seen in the marsh from November-February. The marshland is flooded during the rainy season, usually September-October, when the bird sanctuary becomes submerged and inaccessible.
An agritourism resort.
From Manila, take the San Fernando exit along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) leading to the Gapan-Olongapo Road, also known as Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA), then turn left towards Santa Ana, passing through Mexico.
Read in the guideTricycles are the main form of transportation between barangays. When the Candaba Swamp overflows during the rainy season, boats are sometimes used.
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