It's More Fun In Bataan

2.  is a province situated in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. Its
capital is the City of Balanga. Occupying the entire Bataan
Peninsula on Luzon, Bataan is bordered by the provinces
of Zambales and Pampanga to the north. The peninsula faces the South
China Sea to the west andSubic Bay to the north-west, and
encloses Manila Bay to the east.
 The Battle of Bataan is famous in history as one of the last stands
of American and Filipino soldiers before they were overwhelmed by
the Japanese forces in World War II. The Bataan Death March was named
after the province, where the infamous march started.

3.  By private transportation/car:
 If you’re driving from Manila, you can take the North Luzon Expressway and take either the San Fernando toll
exit or the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).
 Upon exiting San Fernando, proceed to Jose Abad Santos Ave, (formerly Olangapo-Gapan Road) all the way to
Lubao Pampanga and Dinalupihan Bataan.
 At the Layac junction, take the road leading to Roman Super Highway on the left (right turn leads to Olangapo
City) all the way to the City Center of Balanga, Bataan.
 Via SCTEX, take the Dinalupihan exit and turn right at Roman Super Highway.
 Travel time is 2-3 hours by car depending on the traffic. It’s best to leave Manila early morning or after lunch to
avoid the rush hour.
 By public transportation/bus:
 From Manila, the easiest way to get to Bataan is by bus.
 Bus lines include Genesis, Bataan Transit, Sinulog and Victory Liner (the last two pass only Dinalupihan and go
to Olongapo rather than Balanga.)
 Genesis has terminals in Pasay (beside the MRT Terminal) and Avenida (at the back of Philippine Rabbit
terminal).
 Bataan Transit has terminals in Avenida (beside Genesis) and in Cubao (same terminal as 5 Star buses).
 Travel time by bus is about 3 hours. The bus fare is about P200 per person.
 By sea / ferry:
 Drive. Bataan is three hours away from Manila by car. You can take either the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
or Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).
Bus. When taking a bus from Cubao in Metro Manila, expect to pay P200 per person.

5.  Pawikan Conservation Center
Mount Natib

6.  Mount Samat
Aeta Communities

7.  Juness Beach Resort

8.  Mountain Climbing
Mt. Samat Zipline

9.  Mountain biking
Tree Hopping Adventure

10.  Balanga City kicks off Banga Festival
Palis Lasa

11.  Loleng's Hu Tieu-An Restaurant
The Beanery
Restaurant

12.  Stregato Gelateria Restaurant
Arkin's Pares Restaurant

13.  Mt. Samat Zipline

14.  Palis Lasa

15.  Feast Day of Nuestra Senora del Pilar