Angeles City

Angeles City in Pampanga Province is known worldwide as the entertainment capital of the Philippines. This bustling city has numerous classy restaurants, bars, discos, and shopping outlets that keep the city’s nightlife active and fun-filled. However, Angeles, Pampanga has something more than these. It has many historic places worth visiting.

Where To Go:

Clark Air Base
was the site of the United States’ Air Force camp and headquarters in the Philippines. Situated some 5 km west (3 miles) off Angeles in Pampanga, it functioned as a military base during World War II and also provided support for the Americans’ campaign in Vietnam. Since the US military left, the place has been transformed into the Clark Freeport Zone.

Fort Stotsenburg – Tourists, especially Americans, will find Fort Stotsenburg in Sapang Bato a worthy destination for sightseeing in Angeles, Pampanga. It was here that American exploratory forces, led by Colonel John M. Stotsenburg, first established camp for the 6th US Cavalry in the 1900s.

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Old Pamintuan Residence – Major General Arthur MacArthur, Jr., father of the famous World War II General Douglas MacArthur, came to the Philippines to survey the Philippine insurrection. He stayed at the Pamintuan Residence in Angeles City where General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippine Republic and head of the Revolutionary Army, had earlier established government.

Bale Matua – Bale Matua is an old Spanish mansion considered the oldest building in Angeles. It is also called Founder’s Residence, built in the early 1800s by Angeles City founder Don Angel Pantaleon de Miranda. The high edifice is of stone—typical of the early Spanish mansions in the country—and the gate still retains its elaborate Spanish designs reminding visitors of what things used to be in the city.

Camalig – In 1840, there was a barn or farm storehouse erected by Angeles City first governor, Don Ciriaco de Miranda, and called it the Camalig. It’s fully restored today and converted into a pizza house and restaurant.

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Mount Pinatubo is located between the provinces of Tarlac, Pampanga and Zambales. Silent for over 600 years, the volcano erupted in 1991. Since its eruption however, the volcano has remaine  quiet, and has become one of the most popular tourist spots in and around Angeles City in Pampanga.

Mimosa Golf and Country Club – This parkland course is a scenic oasis complete with lush greens, mature trees and shimmering lakes. The course is designed for golfers to play around with the gentle terrain, fairways and valleys. Mimosa Golf and Country Club has courses friendly for the beginner and challenging enough for the experienced golfers.

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Hot Air Ballooning – The Clark Freeport Zone hosts the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival where different countries compete to pilot and design their balloons. This three-day event is the much-awaited aerial sports competition event in the country. Competitors from all around the world come up with different designs and exhibitions to bag the title.

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Mt. Arayat Treks – Trekking to Mount Arayat National Park is one of the more worthwhile activities that can be done in Angeles City. Apart from the grounds where one can loiter, the park has many other amenities, including fresh water pools which will provide the perfect refreshment come summer time  Mount Ararat also has a grotto which will require one a hundred-climb step to reach it.

Duty Free Shops on Clark - If, on the other hand, you are more inclined to spend your afternoon doing some shopping, then try dropping by the duty free shops in the Clark Freeport Zone of Angeles City will be the best itinerary for you among all of the activities that can be done in the Clark Freeport Zone. 

How To Go There:

If you are traveling via land, there are several buses that go straight to Angeles. You can also drive there via a private vehicle or a rented car. You can use the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) for  faster route.

If you are traveling via air, Clark has its own international airport that has its regular flights to and from Clark.

Source www.angelesboard.com

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