//
Pampanga, Philippines
Photo: Derivative work by john2690. Other authors listed on source image page., CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Mexico is a town in Pampanga, the Philippines. A satellite town of the provincial capital, San Fernando, it is one of the province's leading cultural and economic centers.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Mexico Church
Mexico's main Roman Catholic church, built during the Spanish period but rebuilt in a modern style after an earthquake in 1880 that destroyed the structure save for its belfry.
Part of SM City Pampanga, it houses Pampanga Eye, a 65 m high Ferris wheel providing a 360-degree view of Pampanga, including San Fernando itself, Mount Arayat and Mount Pinatubo
Nuestra Señora del Rosario Chapel
A rare Spanish-era chapel.
A Spanish-era residence belonging to one of Pampanga's elite families.
A Spanish-era residence belonging to one of Pampanga's elite families.
Said to be the oldest Roman Catholic chapel in Pampanga, built in 1581.
The colonial-era residence of the Sandico family, built in 1827 and converted into an events venue.
A heritage restaurant serving Kapampangan cuisine set inside a colonial-era residence. Meals involve a buffet and cooking demonstration by proprietor Lilian Borromeo, one of the leading masters of Kapampangan cuisine. Walk-ins are allowed for those seeking Atching Lilian’s San Nicolas Cookies, which are sold in individual boxes with 12 pieces.
A bakery selling various local pastries including the Panecillo de San Nicolas (San Nicolas cookie), a buttery shortbread made with arrowroot flour, egg yolk and coconut milk and then shaped into molds featuring depictions of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine. The cookies are said by locals to have miraculous powers.
A love motel.
Giant SM mall at the boundary with San Fernando that opened in 2000, with hundreds of shops and restaurants, and the Sky Ranch Pampanga theme park.
From Manila, take the San Fernando exit along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) leading to the Gapan-Olongapo Road, also known as Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA), then turn left past Robinsons Starmills and SM Pampanga,…
Read in the guideDowntown Mexico is at a junction leading to eastern Pampanga and Gapan via JASA on one side, and the road leading to western Arayat, Magalang and other towns of northern Pampanga and Tarlac on another.
Read in the guideArticles and travel topics about Mexico (Pampanga) and Philippines.
Travel tipsFull 2026 list of visa-free countries for Philippine passport holders. Check ASEAN entry rules, stay limits, and Bureau of Immigration clearance tips.
6 min read
InspirationExplore the best islands to visit in the Philippines, including Palawan limestone lagoons, Boracay white sands, Bohol hills, and Cebu waterfalls.
6 min read
ItinerariesLearn the real difference between Palawan and Boracay with our breakdown of sand quality, boat tours, nightlife, travel transit, and vacation costs.
7 min read
Travel tipsReal-world 7-day Philippines travel budget covering hotel prices, domestic flights, island hopping tours, tricycle fares, and food costs.
7 min read
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.