Mount Pinatubo
An active volcano at the point where Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga meet, known for its eruption of June 15, 1991. That eruption was the second largest on land in the 20th century, after Novarupta in Alaska in 1912. Typhoon Yunya …
Capones Island
Steep cliffs and large rock formations above beaches of white sand and coral, on a small island about 3.8 kilometres off the Zambales coast. The island is 1.9 kilometres long and 0.4 kilometres wide at its widest point, and it …
Bancal Ecopark
An ecotourism park along the Bancal River featuring kayaking trips and tours of the mangroves at the nearby estuary.
Saint Monica Parish Church
Botolan's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish era in 1736 with a triangular facade.
Ina Poonbato Shrine
A shrine dedicated to the venerated Marian image of Ina Poonbato (Mother Lord of the Rocks), a sculpture of the Virgin May discovered on a rock by Aeta villagers in the 1600s and relocated following the Pinatubo eruption in 1991. …
San Salvador Island
An island with extensive white sand beaches, a giant clam sanctuary and a thriving fishing community inside a marine reserve.
Cabangan Beach
Cabangan's beachfront stretches through eight barangays along the South China Sea and consists of grayish sand. However, the strong waves make the beach more ideal for surfing than long-range swimming.
Cabangan Pier
A privately-built pier that was built to host barges extracting sand from Cabangan. It is also used by residents as a recreational and boating area at the estuary of the Bangan River.
Agbobotilya River
A stretch of clear waters included in hiking itineraries for Mount Mariglem, featuring water-sculpted cliffs and natural pools.
Mount Mariglem
A peak involving a 2- to 3-hour climb through exposed terrain with the only vegetation being grass, not the best option during the summer heat from March to May. Most climbs involve a descent afterwards to the Maligha and Agbobotilya …
Capayawan Beach
A stretch of beach used more often by local residents and tourists seeking budget-friendly options.
Masinloc Church
A Baroque church built from coral instead of adobe, which is unusual among the Spanish-era churches of Central Luzon. It dates from the 18th century, stands in barangay South Poblacion and is dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle. The facade …
Bacala Guesthouse
A fishermen's shelter built on stilts atop a sandbar near San Salvador Island.
Camp Kainomayan
The base camp for expeditions leading to Pinatubo. It also features recreational amenities such as a swimming pool, a zip line and wall climbing spots, in addition to a tourist information center from where packages to Pinatubo and related attractions …
A 1-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Masinloc guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours …
A 2-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Cabangan guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours …
A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Botolan guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours …
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- Take your trash with you.