Dupinga River
About
Cold, clear mountain water rushing past grassy Sierra Madre slopes! Dupinga River in Gabaldon is Nueva Ecija's favorite river day trip, with wide rocky banks, bamboo huts and plenty of shallow spots to sit in the current. It's the bigger, busier sister of nearby Calabasa River, less than 5 km away. Come on a dry-season weekday morning for clear water and a quiet bank, bring aqua shoes for the slippery rocks, and leave the moment the water turns brown!
Go before 10 AM today. Rain likely after.
- Half dayTime to spend
- December to May, in the dry season. Avoid typhoon season, especially July to October.Best time to go
- About ₱10 per personEntrance and budget
- Bus or jeep, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Sit in the cool current
- Picnic in a bamboo hut by the river
- Pair it with Calabasa River nearby
Know before you go
Mountain rivers can flash flood without warning, even under a clear sky. Get out of the water at once if the current picks up or turns brown.
Wear aqua shoes or strapped sandals on the algae-covered rocks, and put life vests on kids.
Never camp on the open riverbank; follow barangay officials' instructions.
Dupinga has no published fee list. Nearby Calabasa River charged ₱10–₱20 per head in a 2026 guide, with day-tour huts at ₱300–₱500 each.
Come on a dry-season weekday morning for clear water and a quiet bank, bring aqua shoes for the slippery rocks, and leave the moment the water turns brown!
Where it is
Gabaldon, Nueva Ecija (along the Nueva Ecija–Aurora Road)
No car neededFrom Cubao, take an early bus to Cabanatuan City (about 3 hours), then a jeepney to Gabaldon and a tricycle to the river. By car: NLEX, SCTEX to Cabanatuan, then the Nueva Ecija–Aurora Road to Gabaldon (about 3.5–4.5 hours).
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FAQ
Is Dupinga the same as Calabasa River?
No. They are less than 5 km apart; Dupinga is wider, has more water and draws bigger crowds.
When should we avoid it?
During and after heavy rain or typhoons, when mountain rivers can flash flood.