Balanga City in 3 days

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Balanga (Bataan) guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours and prices before you go.

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Day 1

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Morning Balanga CathedralThe headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church in Bataan and seat of the Diocese of Balanga. Built in 1793, this church was used as an artillery embattlement by the Filipinos during the Battle of Bataan. The cathedral was declared a National Historical Site in 1940.Directions —

Late morning Plaza Mayor de Ciudad de BalangaThis plaza is a spectacular representation of how it is to live during that era. The Gothic architecture, peaceful surroundings. Hours: Open 24 hours.Directions —

Lunch Denbell's Fastfood and SnackhouseFilipino restaurant. Delicious, home-style cooking that has survived the test of time. Hours: 7AM–10PM.Directions —

Afternoon Balanga City HallA Neoclassical building which houses the city government offices. Beside the main building is a preserved water tower, and at nighttime, it is flooded with light. Hours: 8AM–5PM.Directions —

Day 2

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Morning Bataan World War II MuseumHoused in a former school building where the US field commander, Major General Edward King signed the instrument of surrender of Allied forces in Bataan to the Japanese, it contains artifacts and dioramas of World War II events such as subsequent death march and surrender monument. Hours: 8AM–4PM.Directions ₱50

Late morning Doña Francisca ParkA nice place for families and kids to enjoy. Hours: Open 24 hours.Directions —

Lunch Han'Ei RamenJapanese restaurant. Mostly recommended. Hours: 11AM–9PM.Directions —

Afternoon The Fall of Bataan Historical MarkerHours: Open 24 hours.Directions —

Day 3

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Morning Bataan Provincial CapitolRebuilt from an older building destroyed during World War II, it has a historical marker commemorating the fall of Bataan in 1942, and the struggles of Filipinos and Americans to defend democracy. Hours: 8AM–5PM.Directions —

Late morning Bataan Tourism Parkan extraordinary place, a park where you can be relieved from stress. best photography place. Hours: 5AM–9PM.Directions —

Lunch Jeepney RestaurantIt's a nice concept to be able to dine inside a jeepney. They serve Filipino food like kare-kare, sisig, okoy, inihaw etc. Price: ₱₱₱. Hours: 11AM–9PM.Directions —

Afternoon Balanga WetlandsA wetland area along Manila Bay which sees migratory birds annually. Hours: 5:30AM–5PM.Directions —

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