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Province in Central Luzon, Philippines
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Zambales is a province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines.
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The Coffeeshop Restaurant was built in April 1984 and remains one of the most popular restaurant in Barrio Barretto. It is well-known as the "Home of the Jumbo Tacos" and is located a few meters from several beach resorts. It serves local and international cuisines at affordable prices.
The main thoroughfare in Zambales is the Olongapo-Bugallon Road, which runs the length of the province up to western Pangasinan.
Read in the guideYou can take a jeep to travel from one town to another. The standard rate is around ₱13 per 4 km. You can also take a tricycle if traveling within a barangay. Minimum fare is ₱10 per person.
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Mabalacat · International · CRK
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capital
Base for climbing Mount Pinatubo
Base for climbing Mount Mariglem
Hometown of former president Ramon Magsaysay.
A small town with a Spanish-era church
Base for climbing Mount Tapulao, the highest peak in the Zambales Mountains
A small town with numerous secluded coves on the Redondo peninsula
Subic is a municipality in Zambales Province. It shares the eponymous bay with its more famous and bustling neighbor, Olongapo, but has its own share of beach-related and natural attractions.
Largest city and main tourism and commercial hub along Subic Bay.
With its creamy white sand beaches and pristine waters Magalawa Island is perfect for swimming, water and sand sports, boat riding, jetskiing, scuba diving, snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach amidst the crystal clear waters and white sand. Another attractions of Magalawa Island are coral reefs, mangroves and abundant water resources
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