page_title: Camiling, Tarlac
section_title: Attractions
hierarchical_section_title: Camiling, Tarlac / Tourism / Attractions
caption_attribution_description: English: The oldest and the biggest Hispanic church in the entire province of Tarlac.
context_page_description: Camiling is a 1st class municipality of the province of Tarlac in the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 83,248 people.
  Camiling is one of the fastest-growing towns of Tarlac when it comes to income and economy. It is also considered as one of the richest when it comes to cultural heritage in the entire province. The town is also dubbed to be the "Old Lady in the Northwestern province of Tarlac" because it is one of the oldest municipality created by the Spanish government under the province of Pangasinan where it previously included the former barrio of Mayantoc, San Clemente, and Santa Ignacia. The municipality also features cultural antiquity such as its churches, ancestral houses, and ruins. However, the baroque church of Camiling has yet to be restored after 20 years since a fire burned its interior. The inside of the church, one of the only two Spanish churches left in Tarlac, has become a cesspool for human waste, while the facade and buttresses have been occupied by business establishments. One buttress has been converted by a business store into a toilet.
context_section_description: Camiling is known for its architectural antiquity seen from the old St. Michael Church but was burned in 1997.
  The Old St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church: A historical building built around the 18th century. It was also the oldest religious structure built in the province of Tarlac. The antique edifice also features the ruins of a Spanish style school which is created for sanctification like the St. Michael Parish Church Garden and the St. Michael Meditation Sanctuary. This church is also the largest in the entire province. St. Michael,the Patron saint of Camiling is said to be miraculous. During the War, He was said to have saved many lives of the Filipinos who suffered in the hands of the Japanese. The church serves as the death place of Pedro Pedroche and his men under the hands of Gen.Fransisco Macabulos who granted the independence of the province. The old Roman Catholic Church was also declared by the National Historic Commission as a historic site until it was gutted by fire in 1997. The baroque church has yet to be restored after 20 years since a fire burned its interior. The inside of the church, one of the only two Spanish churches left in Tarlac, has become a cesspool for human waste, while the facade (front) and buttresses (side supports) have been occupied by business establishments. One buttress has been converted by a business store into a toilet. Heritage advocates and Camiling locals have been campaigning for the restoration of the church after the reports came out in March 2018.
  Maria Clara Iglesias Independiente: Had been built after the Philippine revolution by the revolutionaries attempt to "Filipinize" the Church. This is the second church built by Gregorio Aglipay, the first one being in Paniqui.
  Maria Clara Museum: A part of the mansion where Leonor Rivera lived. Several priceless artifacts belonging to her, immortalized by Noli Me Tángere as María Clara and even her late admirer, the Philippine National Hero, José Rizal's old photos is being exhibited on glass.
  The New St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church: The Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church of Camiling was built in 2009. With a total floor area of 2,200 square meters, the church features intricately designed stained glass windows depicting, aside from Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary, the angels. It is located besides the Camiling Catholic School. It is also one of the most attractive church in Tarlac. The Camiling Catholic School and the Camiling Catholic Church ruins are beside the said church.
  The Old Site of Camiling: Also known as the Old Intramuros of Tarlac. This place showcases the combined ruins of the old St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church together with its school extension and convent which was burned in 1997. Inside the ruins, one could find altars with different titles of Mama Mary.
  Our Lady of Guadalupe Church: A Parish church that features the Guadalupe title of Blessed Virgin Mary. It is located in Brgy. Malacampa
  Maria Clara Town Plaza: The municipal plaza of Camiling which features different cultural heritages and interesting contribution of Camiling to Philippine history. It includes the Camiling Veterans Park, Maria Clara Auditorium, The Camiring tree where the town got its name, Tower clock of Camiling, Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes and the Statue of Gen. Paulino Santos
  Mt. Damas is a crag which is one of the favorite destination of hikers and mountain climbers in the province. As part of the Zambales Mountain Range lies a cave which serve as a shelter and hideout of many people and soldiers (guerilla) of Camiling against the Japanese during the war.
  Ubod Falls Is a 160-foot waterfalls in Mt. Damas in Papaac. Considered as the highest falls in the entire province of Tarlac. It is located deep in the wilderness of barangay Papaac.
  Pias Falls Another falls in Papaac. It has a greater raging water than Ubod falls although it is much smaller compared to Ubod falls.
caption: The Old St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church was burned in 1997
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