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Municipality in Tarlac, Philippines
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Capas is a municipality in the southern part of Tarlac. Dubbed the "Tourism Capital of Tarlac", Capas is known as the endpoint of the infamous Death March during World War II, and is the jumping point for treks to Mount Pinatubo, known for its devastating eruption in 1991.
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A memorial for the soldiers who died at the hands of the Japanese in Camp O'Donnell. It houses an obelisk with a central bell, and the shrine is built on what was Camp O'Donnell.
New Clark City River Park
A 1.4-kilometer park along the Cutcut River at New Clark City.
Among the modern sports facilities in the Philippines, the stadium which hosted the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Its architectural design is inspired from the Mount Pinatubo volcano.
An open-air water-sports venue which hosted events of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. Its structure is based of the baklad, a type of local fish trap.
A marker in Barangay Santo Domingo dedicated to the victims of the Death March near Capas's abandoned train station.
A monument with an inverted V structure commemorating the tragedy of the Death March as well as dedicated to the heroism of Allied soldiers of World War II. It is sometimes mistaken by unsuspecting visitors to be the larger Capas National Shrine.
A secluded lake created after the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo. It became a fishing ground for the indigenous Aeta people.
Capas Church
Capas' main Roman Catholic church, founded in 1776. Apart from its two frontal towers, church's architecture is rather bland due to it being rebuilt after World War II, but the parish's feast day draws crowds.
Deep yourself in two natural hot springs which were modified to fill two concrete pools of 60-90 cm (2-3 ft) of water. Water temperatures range from 45-49.5°C (113-121°F) and has a neutral pH level of 5.5.
A 27-hole, par 108 golf course in Barangay O'Donnell along the river of the same name. The facility also offers Korean-inspired sauna and in-house spa services.
Book a 4×4 vehicle ride to the Mount Pinatubo volcano at the Tourism Office in Brgy. Santa Julian.
Mount Telakawa is a hiking destination for travelers opting for a more obscure alternative to Mount Pinatubo. The mountain has an elevation of 630 meters (2066 ft) above the sea level. Its name comes from a local term for "a pot place upside down" which is a reference to its shape.
Horseback riding, All-terrain vehicle (ATV) ride, and community immersion at the Jumping Wild Boar Ecopark.
Shooting range by local ammunitions manufacturer, Armscor.
Affordable and tasty pizza.
Filipino food restaurant.
Filipino foods, cake, desserts.
International food restaurant.
Coffee shop.
The best tea house in town with a huge variety of flavors.
Estancia de Lorenzo Tarlac
Mall and supermarket.
Low cost meat and produce along with local goods can be bought here. Side has carinderia for the hungry shoppers. Parking can be tricky for cars and would recommend going there with a tricycle.
By bus
Capas is easily reached by multiple bus lines emanating out of Manila to northern Luzon.
By jeepney
There are jeepneys linking Capas with Angeles via Bamban, and Tarlac City.
By car
Capas is within 1½-3 hours from Manila, 25 minutes from Tarlac City, and 30 minutes from Angeles.
By train
New Clark City (NCC) will be served by the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR), but there is no construction yet of the segment that will serve the area.
Capas is a relatively large municipality, and getting around it usually involves tricycle or car.
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