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A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peak into Pampanga

Getting away from it all is good for the heart. So get your valuable passport and say “hell yeah” to new events in Angeles City, Pampanga Holidays!
It’s easy to see why 300,000 people live in Angeles City—there are so many great things to see and do here.
From Clark International Airport, you’ll need to stretch and then go 18 miles southeast to reach Pampanga Province.
You’ll have to go 16 kilometres southeast if you’re coming from the city centre.
Pampanga Province is a great place for tourists. The Pingandan Ruins and the Botanical Gardens are just a few of the city’s sights that are close to this interesting area.
It’s also easy to get to the must-see places like St. William Cathedral and the Ma-Cho Temple.
While you’re here, you might want to visit a few other areas to see more of Angeles City’s offerings.
It’s easy to get to San Fernando and Mexico, both good ideas is Pampanga Holidays with World Pinoy Flights.
Capital: San Fernando City
International Airport: Clark International Airport (CRK)
Currency: Philippine Peso (PHP)
Time Zone: Philippine Time (PHT) UTC+8 (No Daylight Saving Time)
Driving Side: Right-hand side
Main Electricity: 220V, 60Hz (Type A, B, or C sockets may be used)
Official Language: Kapampangan and Filipino, with English widely spoken
Religion: Predominantly Roman Catholic Christianity, with other Christian denominations and minority faiths

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights

Explore with Pampanga Holidays, a lively area known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines and only two hours north of Manila City. Pampanga province in the Central Luzon region has a perfect mix of Filipino heritage, rich flavours, and natural wonders. It’s an ideal getaway for people who want to experience real Filipino culture, beautiful landscapes, and a bit of adventure, and it’s not hard to get to from the country’s capital.
People from all over the country know this beautiful area for its delicious food. Signature dishes from Pampanga province include the savoury and spicy pork sisig (grilled and chopped pork dish) and the tangy panga na lang (sour soup with freshwater prawns). You can try these dishes for yourself on tours of Pampanga Holidays.
However, the province of Pampanga offers much more than just delicious food. It is a beautiful place with rich customs and fun things to do for everyone.
Clark City has ancestral homes, fun amusement parks, and year-round events showing the province’s unique culture. These places are great for history buffs and people who like to explore cities.
People who love nature can also start their trip in Clark City and easily reach Pampanga’s beautiful waterfalls, peaceful marshes, and famous Mt. Arayat. People who like animals can enjoy birdwatching in these peaceful wetland areas, home to many migrating birds.
Clark Airport makes getting to the Pampanga area easy for people who like to travel alone. The airport connects to many other places in the Philippines. When renting a car from Clark City, you can see all of Pampanga province quickly. You can visit family-friendly places like Aqua Planet, Zoocobia, and famous food spots.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Seasons to Travel

The “wet” season, which lasts from June to October and has very warm weather and a lot of rain, is called the “Lean Season.” There would still be people coming to the Philippines, but not as many go to different places. This time of year is great for tourists who want more peace and avoid crowds and lines at the places they want to visit. During these months, more hotel rooms and flights will be available, and the prices will be lower. On the other hand, remember that you should leave with more flexibility!
The busy season lasts from November to May. This is our “dry” season, which locals call “summer.” The humidity drops and the temperature seems to rise, but it’s still tropically warm. People love to visit the Philippines in these months, not only because the weather is great there, but also because it’s cold in most other countries during these months. People from Europe, the US, and other places in the northern hemisphere come to this side of the world to get away from the winter and warm up and tan.
Then there are the Peak Periods, which have set dates each year. In most years, Holy Week and Easter occur in March or April.
Chinese New Year falls during a week in either January or February.
People celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve from December 20 to around January 5 of the following year.
At the local level, the week of the city or town’s fiesta could be a peak time for a certain location.
There is more demand for services during busy times. In general, visitor spots don’t get too crowded. However, it’s still a good idea to plan your Pampanga Holidays to the Philippines well to ensure you have a place to stay, activities, transportation, and services. This way, you won’t have to deal with much higher prices or a lack of services.
This is a good and interesting time of year to look forward to because tourist spots will be holding special events for people to enjoy. People who live in cities and provinces can even enjoy activities and events put together by their local governments. These groups are happy to have guests join them. Filipinos love to have fun! You will see how people in the area celebrate holidays in their special ways.

WORTH A VISIT

Worth A Visit

Ride a 4×4 to Mt. Pinatubo

A thrilling adventure awaits you at Mt. Pinatubo, one of the most famous places in the Luzon area and a must-see in Pampanga province.
This active volcano is located between Pampanga, Zambales, and Tarlac. It became famous worldwide after its huge eruption in 1991, which changed the landscape and made amazing lahar formations that now bring tourists worldwide.
Today, trips to Mt. Pinatubo let people get close to this dramatic landscape and the strange, emerald-coloured crater lake that changes colour with the seasons.
To reach one of the Philippines’ most beautiful volcanoes, you have to take an exciting 4×4 ride across rough lahar plains, which are the remains of an eruption and are full of interesting rock formations. Adventurers get off the boat at the trailhead to begin their walk. The trail winds through streams, rocky areas, and lush patches of greenery that show how beautiful nature is when it takes back the land.
When you get to the crater lake, you’ll see a beautiful scene: the brightly coloured water cradled inside the volcano’s huge walls, like something out of a picture. Feel the accomplishment that only a Mt. Pinatubo tour can give you as you take in the beauty and peace of this lake.

Arayat

The only mountain in Pampanga province is Mt. Arayat, a beautiful natural landmark that rises above the flat plains and makes hiking difficult and rewarding.
At 1,026 meters, Mt. Arayat is surrounded by lush woods and has several hiking trails for people of all skill levels.
At the base of this dead volcano is Mt. Arayat National Park, one of the oldest national parks in the Philippines.
It has walking trails and natural pools where you can spend a day relaxing in the outdoors.
For people who like to take risks, the hike to the top of Mt. Arayat gives great views of Pampanga and the provinces nearby, making the walk well worth it.
Hikers with some experience can reach the peak in one day. At the top, there are stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere great for reflection.

Zoocobia Fun Zoo

The Zoocobia Fun Zoo in Clark City, Pampanga province, is great for families and animal lovers because it has a traditional zoo and fun adventure activities.
This lively zoo has many things to see and do, such as a Birds of Paradise enclosure with colourful, exotic birds, a Garden Maze that is great for a fun challenge, and a petting area where tourists can bottle-feed cute baby goats and piglets.
Zoocobia also has an endemic species exhibit that shows local animals of the Philippines and a taxidermy museum that teaches people about how to protect animals.
But the fun doesn’t end there—Zoocobia is full of fun things to do besides seeing animals. Enjoy a beautiful camel ride up a hill, a thrilling ATV ride, a flight through the trees on a zip line or a thrilling ride downhill in the Gravity Car!
Zoocobia Fun Zoo has a lot to see and do. It’s a great place to spend a day in Pampanga province because you can meet animals and have exciting experiences.

Clark Museum and 4D Theatre

The Clark Museum is in a historic building that was once a US base in Clark City, Pampanga province.
It tells a fascinating story about Clark’s past, including its role in the American occupation of the Philippines and its strategic importance during World War II.
This museum tells the story of this area, which used to be a military hub and the important events that shaped its history.
Inside are carefully chosen halls with well-preserved artefacts, dioramas, murals, and interactive displays that make you feel like you’re in the past.
The 4D Theatre has interesting films that take you to historical scenes, adding to the experience.
This makes it a great place for history buffs and people who want to learn more about how Clark City’s history has affected Philippine history.

Museo Ning Angeles Museum

The Museo Ning Angeles was once the Municipio del Pueblo or Town Hall of Angeles City.
It is now a very important museum of culture and history. Built in 1922, this two-story building has seen Angeles City grow and change over the years.
It has been a museum since 1999. Its well-preserved memorabilia and historical artefacts give visitors a deep understanding of the city’s past.
Past buffs travelling in Pampanga province should visit this place.
In addition to showing historical items, Museo Ning Angeles is also a place where people can learn about other cultures through art lessons, performances, and exhibits by local artists.
Spending an afternoon there is a great way to learn about the city’s history and enjoy the arts community that keeps its culture alive.

Pamintuan Mansion

The Pamintuan Mansion is a beautiful Spanish-era colonial home in Angeles City that takes you back in time.
It is known for its well-preserved building and historical importance. Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, held a party here to mark the anniversary of the country’s freedom from Spain, a major event in the country’s history.
It is now a museum where people can closely examine colonial life and the way of life of one of Pampanga’s most important families.
The grand rooms, old furniture, and intricate details that showcase the craftsmanship of the time make touring the mansion feel like stepping into a historical book.
People interested in history and travelling who want to learn about the past of Pampanga province should visit the Pamintuan Mansion.

Miyamit Falls

See Miyamit Falls, a breathtaking secret treasure in Porac town of Pampanga province, for a trip into nature.
Though the result is worth every step, reaching the falls requires a picturesque journey through verdant forests and steep paths.
Tucked far inside the province, Miyamit Falls boasts glistening waterfalls leading into a clean, pleasant pool where guests may swim and cool down following the trail.
For people looking for peace and a connection with nature, Miyamit Falls is the ideal hideaway because of its calm surroundings and relaxing sound of water.
The path to Miyamit Falls provides a glimpse of Pampanga province’s natural splendour and a revitalising getaway.

Candaba Swamp

The Candaba Swamp in Pampanga province offers a unique opportunity for those who enjoy the natural world to see the splendour of migrating birds close by.
Covering over 32,000 hectares of wetlands, freshwater ponds, and grasslands, this natural refuge draws various avian life, including the Philippine duck, white egret, and striped reed-warbler.
For birdwatchers and photographers, migrating birds arrive each year from October to February to escape severe winters in China and Russia, producing an amazing sight.
Apart from birdwatching, the Candaba Swamp provides a serene haven where one may enjoy picturesque vistas and calm hikes into nature.
Anyone visiting Pampanga province will find the swamp an amazing place because of its variety and calm surroundings.

San Fernando Train Station

The San Fernando Train Station in Pampanga province soberly reminds us of one of the worst episodes in Philippine history.
The station saw the agony of thousands of Filipino and American troops who suffered the cruel forced march under Japanese domination as the finish point of the Bataan Death March in 1942.
This station placed many of these tired POWs into boxcars to be transported to Camp O’Donnell in Tarlac.
Though it is a peaceful historical site today, the San Fernando Train Station honours the fortitude of the troops who endured terrible conditions.
Travelling to this spot in the provinces of Bataan and Pampanga as part of a World War II trip pays a moving tribute to the remembrance of those who suffered and gave their lives during the conflict.

Holy Rosary Parish Church

Renowned locally as Pisambang Maragul and often known as the “Big Church,” the Holy Rosary Parish Church in Angeles, Pampanga, is both a national historical landmark and a place of prayer.
Constructed under the “polo y Servicio” labour system—which forced and compensated for unpaid labour on Filipino men—the church is a prominent reminder of the nation’s colonial past.
Its huge bell tower, dignified architecture, and minute interior decorations capture the design and passion of the Spanish-era builders.
The venerable halls of Holy Rosary Parish Church will inspire respect and history as soon as you walk in.
Both residents and visitors frequent the church, a significant cultural and religious place in Pampanga province that invites them to stop, consider, and value its spiritual and historical relevance.

DISCOVER MORE

Discover More

Deca Wakeboard Park and Pradera Verde Resort

Pampanga province has two well-known wakeboarding sites: Deca Wakeboard Park in Clark City and Pradera Verde Resort in Lubao town.
Both parks have jumps and challenges appropriate for novices trying to learn the fundamentals and experienced wakeboarders looking for a challenge.
These parks are perfect for people and parties looking to have an exciting day in the water without having to venture far from Manila City.
Deca Wakeboard Park and Pradera Verde Resort rent boards, helmets, and safety gear for individuals without equipment. Show up, get ready, and you will be ready to start the fun.
It’s a great introduction to wakeboarding for beginners and an exciting experience for pros since professional staff members are ready to offer advice and guarantee safety.

Bale Dutung private restaurant

At Bale Dutung in Angeles City, a private dining restaurant renowned for presenting the finest of Kapampangan cuisine and among the must-visit tasting menu restaurants close to Manila City, have a unique gastronomic adventure.
Under the direction of Chef Claude Tayag and his wife, Mary Ann, Bale Dutung presents a 3 to 4-hour, 12-course tasting menu that honours the rich flavours and creativity of Pampanga province’s gastronomic past.
Designed following the vilate chef’s visit, the Anthony Bourdain-inspired menu has become a sensation among foodies ready to sample real Kapampangan cuisine.
Bale Dutung runs sporadically since it is also the private house of the Tayags; hence, bookings are necessary.
For foodies seeking a real taste of Pampanga province’s world-renowned cuisine, Bale Dutung is a sought-after location due largely to its small setting and commitment to quality.

Nayong Pilipino park

One visit to Nayong Pilipino in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga province, would let you discover the beauties of the Philippines.
This special cultural park showcases the varied architecture and customs of the Philippines’ provinces. It lets you discover the nation’s whole legacy through exquisitely created replicas of historic landmarks, ancestral homes, and popular tourist destinations.
Travellers eager to discover the rich cultural tapestry of their nation will find an ideal location here.
One of the main attractions of the park is the reproduction of the Tabon Caves on Palawan Island, where the remains of some of the first immigrants were found. This offers a window into the past of the Philippines.
The park visitors can also discover traditional Filipino handicaps and money in the Money Museum and Textile Museum.
Nayong Pilipino is a fascinating cultural trip located in the middle of Pampanga province. Guests can watch live performances of traditional dances, such as the energetic tinikling and the elegant singkil, adding to the full experience.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Culture Traditions

From vibrant parades to delicious cuisine, Pampanga Holidays festivals highlight the area’s particular customs and a strong sense of community.
There is plenty for everyone to appreciate, whether your inclination is for the vibrant rhythms of the Sinukwan Festival or the gastronomic delights of the Pampanga Giant Lantern Festive.
Enjoy Pampanga’s celebrations’ joyful spirit and cultural beauty, where each moment honours life, love, and custom.
Giant Lantern Festival is the perfect event for you if you wish to spend a night with a lantern spectacular, larger, brighter, and simply energising! Originally a local custom in San Fernando, Pampanga, the Giant Lantern Festival has evolved into an amazing show. Once little bamboo and paper lanterns have developed into amazing lighting constructions drawing global interest. For the people of Pampanga, the celebration has a great cultural and spiritual value that goes beyond its aesthetic attraction. The lanterns’ complex designs and coordinated lighting stand for harmony, peace, and future optimism. These lanterns reflect the collective spirit of the society gathering in celebration as well as the particular talents of their designers.
Pampanga, a province known for its rich culture, mouthwatering cuisine, and energetic celebrations, is tucked away in the centre of the Philippines. Among these festivities, the Sinukwan Festival is especially notable as evidence of the region’s rich customs and vibrant legacy. We explore the core of the Sinukwan Festival in this blog, including its background, importance, and the immersive experience it equally presents to residents and tourists. Aring Sinukwan, the God of the mountain, agriculture, and fertility, was the ancient Kapampangan god whose origins the Sinukwan Festival finds. Along with celebrating Pampanga’s cultural identity and resiliency, the festival respects this beloved person. Attracting thousands of visitors from all over, the festival has developed over the years into a great exhibition of art, music, dance, and gastronomic pleasures.
The early 1990s saw the beginnings of the Hot Air Balloon Festival in Pampanga when a group of aviation enthusiasts gathered to honour the attitude of flying. Attracting thousands of tourists from throughout the Philippines, what started as a little gathering has now become one of the most looked forward to events in the country. Capas, Tarlac has revealed today a brand-new experience that will help you transcend the usual. Rising out of New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). Along with various aerial displays and aviation-related events, the festival offers a brilliant presentation of hot air balloons in all shapes and sizes. Hot Air Balloon Festival honours our passion for travel and discovery. Seeing the vibrant balloons and amazing aerial displays will help you to remember the enchantment of flight and the beauties of the earth. Whether your passion is flying or curiosity, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event that will motivate you and make you yearn more.
Vibrant strands woven throughout Pampanga’s cultural fabric each symbolise their celebrations. From the firmly ingrained customs of Sinukwan to the amazing show of the Giant Lantern Festival and the thrilling Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, every festival provides a window into the character of this amazing province.

FOOD FUN FASHION

Food Fun Fashion

Food

Experience with Pampanga Holidays cuisine is among the most honoured regional cuisines in the Philippines. Popular across the nation and with international recognition are well-known dishes like Sisig.
Renowned cooks like Claude Tayag and protectors of traditional Pampanga cuisine like Atching Lillian Borromeo have celebrity-like reputations nationwide.
The kitchen is the largest and most used space within a Kapampangan traditional house in Pampanga.
Renowned for their creativity, Kampangans have developed meals employing anything in their surroundings, including insects, frogs, and various animal parts.
In Pampanga, the cooking technique is equally distinctive and called sangkutsa. This technique entails partially cooking items like meat to be employed in other dishes later on.
Particularly when cooking large quantities, this produces stronger and more complete tastes.
With rich and varied tastes and many ingredients, everything presented on a Pampanga table is unusual.
Spanish influences abound in Kapampangan, Pampangan cuisine, which is moulded by the meals’ surroundings and cooker.

Fun

Discovering Pampanga holidays gastronomic scene is among the best activities there is.
Considered the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines,” the province boasts some of the best cuisine available in the nation.
Along with foreign cuisine in several restaurants and food vendors around the province, visitors may sample local favourites, including Sisig, tocino, and adobo.
Perfect for individuals with a sweet taste, Pampanga is particularly well-known for its sweets, such as pastillas de leche and turn.
Apart from cuisine, Pampanga boasts various natural and cultural sites. Visitors may visit the Nayong Pilipino in Clark Centre for Kapampangan Studies, tour the Clark Museum and 4D Theatre, or ride 4×4 to Mount Pinatubo.
Numerous celebrations, such as Pampanga Day and the Giant Lantern Festival, are held throughout the year to highlight the province’s rich cultural legacy.
Pampanga is among the top tourist destinations in the Philippines there are so many things to see and do here.

Fashion

SM City Clark opened to Kapampangans in May 2006 and has become a lifestyle and commercial hotspot. The Park Hotel by Radisson Clark debuted in 2015 in Pampanga’s mall complex, boosting mall ratings. This Clark Pampanga mall added a food court, BPO, and IT firms in 2013.
The first Central Luzon SM Supermall, SM City Pampanga, opened in November 2000. Kapampangans can shop at Sky Ranch at SM Mall, Which is only available at SM City Pampanga. Sky Ranch has 22 rides, including the 65-meter-tall, 50-meter-circle Pampanga Eye, which is considered the nation’s largest and most impressive Ferris wheel.
Robinsons Place Angeles, Clark Pampanga’s second Robinsons Mall, is close. Students and churchgoers can easily reach it. The three-level mall is smaller than Robinsons Starmills and other Pampanga malls. It has the proper mix of shops and services, including a supermarket and department store.
The latest Pampanga commercial mall is Newpoint Mall. It debuted in September 2016 with a food court that includes quick-service and sit-down restaurants. Modern Kapampangan ceiling decorations include Lubenas parol (lantern). The Julian entryway and columns read Salangi Ko Pu (May you be enlightened).
Robinsons Starmills is conveniently opposite SM City Pampanga. This province calls it Pampanga’s shopping mall, with outlet stores for major local and international brands. Its unique architecture makes it stand out along the North Luzon Motorway.

NATURE & SAFARI

Nature Safari

Pampanga Holidays to Clark Safari and Adventure Park, the much-awaited visitor destination in Clark, Pampanga, start an amazing journey.
Couples looking for adventure and close-ups with nature will find great delight at this large 40-hectare zoo.
Prepare to discover the action-packed live entertainment, thrilling rides, and immersive animal walks across the park.
With more than 1,500 animals, including tame animals, you will have the chance to interact with them under appropriate control.
Clark Safari’s every nook is picture-perfect, from ATV excursions and zip lines to life-sized sculptures.
Don’t miss the opportunity to add more magic to your stay by feeding gorgeous animals such as parrots, iguanas, and snakes.

EVENTS & FIESTAS

Events Fiestas

Pampanga Holidays celebrations are largely connected to Catholic religious beliefs. The surviving customs will yield plenty of years for farmers and fishermen. Most of the town organised yearly events to uphold the Kapampangan legacy and advertise their goods.
In the City of San Fernando, the elite social gathering for the rich is El Circulo Fernandino. It has been conducted annually since 1920. Beautiful women wearing their most expensive jewels, gowns, and terkos make this evening shine.
The Sinukwan Festival The ancient Kapampangans’ God, Aring Sinukwan, King Sinukwan, was present. Participants in the occasion were Pampanga officials from several municipalities. The hallmark of this festival is street dancing, where participants elegantly dress in their colourful costumes and dance to the Pampanga Song “Atin ku pong singsing.”
Festival at Makatapak Barefoot is the Kapampangan term ” Makatapak”. Following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, this celebration is the renowned re-enactment of the town inhabitants in Apalit walking across lahar in barefoot search for a safer location to live.
The Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival is held annually in Omni Aviation Complex within Clark Freeport Zone. It is the largest aviation sports event in the Philippines and features multicoloured hot air balloons from all over the world.
The Sabuaga Festival is held every morning of Easter Sunday. Petals of flowers abound as the procession of the picture of the Blessed Virgin Mary moves. “Sabuaga,” which means showers of flowers, is observed in Sto. Tomas to honour the Blessed Mother Mary. Additionally, street dancing is used to advertise municipal customs and goods.
Caragan Holiday The first chieftain of the native Aeta went by Caragan. Street dance is held every third week of February. The Aetas lead the performance, displaying their customs and traditions in their original clothing.
San Pedro Cutud CRICifixion Every Good Friday at 3 pm, Rites at three flagellants in the village of San Pedro Cutud include a real nailing on the cross. These days, this draws worldwide visitors.
Beginning in 2003 in the City of San Fernando, Pyestang Tugak, or Frog Festival, aims to advance Pampanga’s distinctive frog cuisine and maintain Kapampangan culture.
If San Fernando is regarded as the Philippines’ Christmas Capital, then the Giant Lantern Festival City is Participating in the huge lantern event. Seven barangays from the City of San Fernando participate. Every Saturday before Christmas, 20-foot-diameter lanterns with thousands of dancing lights are judged and shown.
This custom of crushing and winnowing unripe glutinous rice till it becomes a green delicacy known as duman with a sweet and mouthwatering taste is known as the Duman Festival. Sta. Rita Parish Church hosts this every first Saturday in December.
Starting every June 27 and ending on June 29, the Apung Iru River Festival is a river procession of the image of St. Peter, or the local known as Apung Iru. Men carry and ferry decorative pagodas along Pampanga river paths. Devotees riding in brilliantly adorned boats worship around the statues.
Festival Ibun, Ebun Ibun is a bird; Ebun is an egg. This celebration in Candaba honours the thriving duck egg business. The wild Philippine duck that thrives in Candaba Swamp is the Dumara.

FAQ

San Fernando is sometimes referred to as the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines”—why? San Fernando City became known as a centre for lantern-making excellence after a long history of creating these famous Christmas lanterns.

The Giant Lantern Festival is held annually on the Saturday before Christmas Eve in San Fernando, Pampanga. The celebration boasts a gigantic lantern competition, and its popularity has helped the city become known as the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines.”

Renowned for its famous sisig, to want baby, street food, and bibingka, among other beloved dishes, the city’s gastronomic scene is varied and offers local and international cuisine, making it a must-visit location for foodies.

Held annually in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, every December, the Giant Lantern Festival—also known as Ligligan Parul—is rather striking. Each of the amazing enormous lanterns, which span up to 20 feet in diameter and include hundreds of swirling lights, is rather striking.

Today, Pampanga’s corridor of strength and progress is the straight road spanning the three cities: San Fernando, Angeles, and Mabalacat. You can visit these three cities with our Pampanga Holiday Packages to the Philippines.

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DiscoverPampanga Holidays

TravellersInsights

Pampanga Holiday Packages

Stays Across Pampanga

Best Things to Do in Pampanga

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Pampanga

A Sneak Peak into Pampanga

Highlights

Seasons to Travel

Worth A Visit

Ride a 4×4 to Mt. Pinatubo

Arayat

Zoocobia Fun Zoo

Clark Museum and 4D Theatre

Museo Ning Angeles Museum

Pamintuan Mansion

Miyamit Falls

Candaba Swamp

San Fernando Train Station

Holy Rosary Parish Church

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Deca Wakeboard Park and Pradera Verde Resort

Bale Dutung private restaurant

Nayong Pilipino park

Culture Traditions

Food Fun Fashion

Food

Fun

Fashion

Nature Safari

Events Fiestas

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