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Municipality in Bataan, Philippines
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Mariveles is a town in Bataan, Central Luzon, the Philippines. Situated at the southern tip of the Bataan peninsula, it is the main industrial hub of Bataan province and combines natural and historic attractions, most notably the starting point of the Bataan Death March in World War II.
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The Bataan Death March began in Mariveles and stretched for 102 km. A similar marker for those garrisoned in Bagac exists in the latter town, while markers tracing the route of the Death March are scattered along Governor J.J. Linao Highway and the Bataan National Road leading to Dinalupihan and the boundary with Pampanga. They are distinguished with their white color and pyramidal appearance.
Mount Mariveles
A dormant volcano with a wide caldera that comprises the southern part of Bataan. It has multiple peaks and ridges that are popular among climbers and hikers such as Mount Tarak.
Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine
The main Roman Catholic church in Mariveles.
The ruins of the Spanish era quarantine station.
A seaside promenade along Mariveles Bay.
A series of five upland coves aligned beside each other on the boundary between Manila Bay and the South China Sea, offering hiking, cliff jumping, swimming and diving opportunities. The coves mark the southernmost tip of the Bataan peninsula.
A sprawling luxury beach resort complex.
Also organizes tours to the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant in Morong and Corregidor Island.
Mariveles is the southern terminus of Roman Superhighway (Route 301), the main six-lane transport artery through eastern Bataan.J. Linao Highway leads south from Bagac along the Bagac-Mariveles Road.
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