Espasyo ng Langit sa Lupa

Sa panahon ng gulo-gulo ang isip at puso, natatanging solusyon ay ang mga isa, makapag muni muni at mabuksan ang puso sa Diyos. Sa patuloy na pag usbong ng urbanisasyon, mahirap makahanap ng espasyo sa mga maiingay na busina ng sasakyan, mga hiyawan sa palengke, at mga makamundong tukso. Sa patuloy na pag unlad ng komersiyalulisasyon sa Mexico, Pampanga, hindi alintana ang nakatagong lugar para sa simpleng lugar kasama ang panginoon. Ang Benedictine Monastery of Perpetual Adoration ay matatagpuan sa Parian, Mexico Pampanga kung saan naninirahan ang mga madre. Bagaman nasa gitna ng palengke, munisipyo at plaza, sa panahong pumasok sinuman dito ay parang pumasok na rin sa ibang mundo. Purong katahimikan, tanaw at ramdam ang preskong hanging hatid ng kalikasan at higit sa lahat, damang dama ang presensya ng Diyos sa kaibuturan ng puso.

Ang Benedictine Monastery of Perpectual Adoration ay piling lugar din para sa ''retreat'' ng mga estudyanteng babae. Mayroon silang mga nakahandang silid para sa mga bisita tulad na lamang ng Mary the Queen College na taun taon ay isinasama ang mga magtatapos na babaeng estudyante sa loob ng minasterio. Doon ay ipinakita ang simpleng pamumuhay, tinuruan kung paano gumawa ng rosaryo at ang palagiang pag dadasal anu man ang ginagawa. Ang monasterion ay napakagandang lugar para sa mga gustong mag karoon ng espasyo sa maingay na mundo at maki pag dibdibang ugnayan sa Poong Maykapal.

St. James the Apostle Parish Church (Betis, Guagua, Pampanga)

Betis Church is a Baroque church located in the Betis, Guagua in Pampanga and was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum and the National Commission for Culture and Arts under Republic Act 4896 as amended by Presidential Decree 374 and Republic Act 8492 on November 5, 2001. The main attraction of this church is the original ceiling mural done by the famous painter Simón Flores.

At present, Betis still retains the old traditions such as celebrating the fiestas, commemorating the departed loved ones through a 9-day novena every month of November, attending the ritual dance during Kuraldal and parading through a mile-long Limbun Nang San José during the month of May. These are just a few of the many traditions that are still being celebrated in Betis. It is one of the most visited churches during Visita Iglesia in Lenten Season.

Sta Rita Eco Park (San Isidro, Sta. Rita, Pampanga)

Santa Rita Eco Park

 Ang Santa Rita Eco Park ay nabuksan noon lamang Disyembre 4, 2015.  Ito ay itinayo sa itaasan ng Santa Rita Megadike. Nagsisimula ito sa baryo sa San Isidro (Gasak) hanggang sa baryo ng San Juan Macaba.

 Ang Eco park ay magandang lugar para makapag unwind, mag alis ng stress, kalimutan ang mga problema, mag relax at I enjoy ang masarap na simoy ng hangin at magandang tanawi. Ang lugar na ito ay magandang puntahan ng mga taong gusto makakita ng maganda at berdeng tanawin. Ito din ay magandang lugar para mag ehersisyo. Ang daan at tanawin sa Eco Park ay naaayon na lugar para sa mga gusting mag jogging at mag bisikleta. Mayroon ding bisikleta na pwedeng arkilahin sa napaka babang halaga.

                

Sa daanan papuntang Eco Park ay madadaanan ang mga landscape na idenesenyo ng mga bawat baryo ng Santa Rita. Makikita ang kanya kanyang pakulo ng mga barangay sa kanilang mga disenyo na gamit lamang ang mga recycled materials tulad ng plastic bottles, gulong at iba pa.

Pagdating sa Eco park ay may mga upuan, mesa at maliliit na kubo na kung saan pwedeng gamitin para mag picnic at magsalo salo kasama ang iyong pamilya, kaibigan o kasintahan. Mayroon din Playground kung saan malayang makakapaglaro ang mga bata at mga feeling bata, meron laruan tulad ng slide, monkey bars, duyan at iba pang mga laruan na pwede kahit ano pa man ang iyong edad.

Ang Eco park ay lugar na stress-free, pollution-free at higit sa lahat ang mga atraksyon dito at lahat ng gamit ay libre. Basta panatiliin lamang na malinis ang lugar para ma enjoy pa ng susunod oang henerasyon.

Sunken Shrine (Cabetican, Bacolor, Pampanga)

Archdiocesan Shrine of our Lady of Lourdes, Cabetican, Bacolor, Pampanga

Covered up by the devastating lahar flows from the Mount Pinatubo eruption in June 1991, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes of Cabetican remains at the center of Marian Concordia Pilgrimages and Healing in Pampanga. Originally built as an annex to the older and  smaller shrine.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine celebrates its feast day every 11th of the month of February. Many devotees from near barangays and towns visits to celebrate the mass and ask for guidance from our Holy Mother. 

Immaculate Concepcion Parish (Guagua, Pampanga)

Itinayo ang simbahan noong 1772, nang matapos ang simbahang ito ang pista ng bayan ng Guagua ay dinadaos tuwing ika-8 ng Disyembre. Ang matibay na pananampalataya ng mga Kapampangan ay mula pa sa mga ninuno hanggang ngayon. 

Isa sa pinakamahalagang tradisyon na ginagawa ng mga Katoliko ay ang pag bi-Visita Iglesia sa panahon ng mahal na araw at isinasagawa ito tuwing Huwebes Santo tanda ng pagsasakripisyo ng mga deboto kay Kristo.

Isa ang Immaculate Concepcion Church sa pinakamatandang simbahan na dinadayo ng maraming tao dito sa Pampanga, dahil sinasabi nilang ito ay historical church.

San Agustin Parish Church (Lubao, Pampanga)

The San Agustin Parish, known as the Lubao Church is a 17th-century Neo-classic, Spanish stone and brick church located at Brgy. San Nicolas I, Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines. In 1952, a historical marker bearing a brief history of the structure was mounted on the facade of the church by the Historical Committee of the Philippines, pioneer of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.

In 2013, the church has been declared by the National Museum of the Philippines as an Important Cultural Property.  According to the requirements of the National Museum in declaring Important Cultural Properties, Lubao Church has been declared as an Important Cultural Property because of its significant architectural features and altarpiece. 

As per the National Museum, the Important Cultural Property title is the second highest title granted by the institution to heritage structures next to the National Cultural Treasure title. 

San Guillermo, Bacolor Church / The Half Buried Church (Bacolor, Pampanga)

Bacolor Church is named after the patron, San Guillermo Ermitaño. Originally the church stands 12 meters high but due to the “lahar” from the Mt. Pinatubo’s Eruption in 1991 the church was buried  (showing) leaving the façade into half of its original height. Although Pinatubo erupted in 1991, it took four years before its lahar reached the town and sunk its church.

It was mentioned that after the lahar devastation, the town residents extended their hands to help preserve their heritage by digging it up the original “retablo” and its centuries old images. The retablo was reconstructed and was converted into the Museo de Bacolor.

The San Guillermo Bacolor Church is a must location when travelling to Pampanga. It helps tourists to see and experience the historical event that had happened to the town because of Mt. Pinatubo. Tourists are shown thru pictures what Bacolor was before the volcano erupted.

Monasterio de Santa Clara (Betis, Guagua, Pampanga)

If you’re looking for a place of peace and quietness, definitely, this Monasterio is a perfect place to be. The calmness of the environment lets you hear the like the voice of the Lord through listening to the sound of the nature within its chapel. Located at Santa Clara, Betis, Guagua, Pampanga.

 Well known for offering eggs and writting wishes made it more popular, coz a lot of testimonies have been verified by thier faith that once you offered eggs and wrote your wish, it will come true. It is also a place where a lot of believers rest their minds from their earthy problems. The monastery is being managed by cloistered sisters or nuns which you cannot see them unless on Christmas day till New year.

A perfect place to visit nowadays as the Lenten season is approaching.

Sky Ranch Pampanga (SM City San Fernando, Pampanga)

Sky Ranch, the newest amusement park in Pampanga opened last November 26, 2014. It is the newest place to visit in Pampanga that will definitely be a place for bonding and entertainment for families and friends. Sky Ranch is located at SM City San Fernando, it features a wide variety of exciting rides such as loop coaster, drop tower, double decker carousel, super vikings, space shutte, express train and bumper boat, among many others.

One of the exciting features of Sky Ranch is the "Pampanga Eye", standing at 65 meters tall and 50 meters in diameter is considered to be the tallest and biggest Ferris wheel in the Philippines.

From its opening day up until now, many people come to this place and made it a habit to visit and have fun.