Monasterio de Tarlac
A monastery on a hilltop in Tarlac that houses a relic said to be a fragment of the “True Cross,” with a giant statue of the Risen Christ overlooking the plains.
The monastery sits on Mount Resurreccion, about 300 meters above sea level in San Jose town. It is run by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy and houses a relic said to be a fragment of the cross on which Jesus was crucified, which draws many pilgrims. Outdoors stands a Risen Christ statue about 9 meters tall, with views across the Central Luzon plains and distant mountains. Entry is free, but dress modestly. It is about 45 km from Clark, roughly 1.5 hours by car, and the mountain road is steep.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Capas National Shrine
- Zoocobia Fun Zoo
- Kamikaze East Airfield Peace Memorial
- Dinosaurs Island Clark
- Aqua Planet
- Clark Museum
- Puning Hot Spring
- Mount Pinatubo Crater Lake