For March and April, the temperature is the hottest. For these months, Lenten Season is also celebrated. 

Here in New Lucena, many things you can do that can make your summer vacation worthwhile. Beat the heat and enjoy swimming with your friends and family at Milas Hills in Brgy. Pasil, Jelicoun Valley, in Barangay Jelicoun, Gaja Agri Farm in Bita-og Gaja and Del Francis Hills in Brgy. Badiang. 


Milas Hills may be a good choice if you want to have fun with your kids—a resort perfect for a family outing with a room accommodation for overnight fun. 


Photo Credit: Milas Hills Facebook page

It has a Mini Zoo that provides a fascinating experience for adults, especially animal lovers' kids. Let them have a close encounter with ostrich, snakes, cats, eagles, and crocodile is a perfect getaway experience. Added with different rides will surely enjoy by kids and adults, the pony rides, which are outdoor and self-guided, the breathtaking zip line, and slides for kids.


It is approximately 3km from the town of Zarraga, specifically at Brgy. Pasil, New Lucena, Iloilo, New Lucena, Philippines. 




Photo Credit: Milas Hills Facebook page



Gaja Agri Farm is another good place to visit in New Lucena. Heaven for people that want to experience farm life that offers camping at the farm. 
Photo Credit: Gaja Farm Facebook page

Gaja Agri Farm is also certified by the Department of Agriculture (DA) as the Learning Site for Agriculture l.


You can buy vegetables and other products like goat's milk here. It has a pool to dip in and a small kubo, cottages, and tents to stay in if you want to spend the night. 


Gaja Agri Farm is located at Brgy. Bita-og Gaja, New Lucena Iloilo. For more details, you can visit their Facebook page Gaja Agri Farm. 


Photo Credit: Gaja Agri Farm Facebook Page



Jelicoun Valley is another inland resort in New Lucena if you need to relax. The resort is at the innermost of Jelicon Oeste, New Lucena, near Cabauan.  


Photo Credit: Jelicoun Valley Facebook page



It has a nice big pool with beautiful scenery. The place is quite remote but breathtaking. It's just like visiting a farm yet enjoying the modern facilities. 


Jelicoun Valley is a perfect example of combining modern designs with nature!


This year, another resort has opened in New Lucena. Del Francis Hills, in Barangay Badiang, is the best place to hold weddings, reunions, get-togethers, and other special occasions. 


Photo Credit: Dannylou Precia

The place has a lovely pavilion and a considerable space for small and big events. It also offers catering services and added a big swimming pool in the middle of mahogany trees. 


The pool is heaven for small kids! No worries about sunburn since the trees block the sunlight!


New Lucena is a small town with natural scenery developed by talented, business-minded New Lucenanhons! 


Nga-a makadto ka pa sa iban nga banwa kung may ara man lang kita? Kari na sa New Lucena! (CML)