The region p roduces most of the country's rice supply, earning itself the nickname "Rice Granary of the Philippines"

Bataan Islands Philippines - Bataan Travel Information

Special Interests

History Tour
Bataan Peninsula was the scene of bitter fighting between American-Filipino forces and the invading Japanese forces. On April 9, 1942, Bataan defenders surrendered. About 37,000 U.S. and Filipino soldiers were captured. Explore the story of our World War II heroes on a two-day journey into history. What to see: The marker in Lamao where Gen. Edward P. King, Jr. did the initial surrender. Mariveles to retrace the steps of the infamous Death March starting at the Zero Marker. Retrace the jungle hospitals where the American and Filipino nurses served the sick and wounded soldiers. Mt. Samat Shrine in Pilar with a huge memorial cross standing at about 311-ft high. The historic cathedral and its belfry in Balanga used by the Japanese to fire cannons aimed at Mt. Samat.

Water Sports
Jetski or windsurf at Bagac near the white sandy beaches of Montemar, Sun Moon, Fajardo's and Morning Breeze Beach Resort.

Mountain Climbing (Orani, Bataan)
Mt. Natib. Rising at an elevation of 8,000 ft. above sea level, this potentially active volcano offers mountain climbers and nature lovers not only a pleasantly cool mountain air but also a luxuriant growth including some rare plant species and wildlife abundant in the area. It offers a commanding vista of the surrounding provinces. Reaching the mountain's summit takes about four hours. A trail shelter is available for overnight trekkers.

Travel Quotes:

Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli

I have wandered all my life, and I have also traveled; the difference between the two being this, that we wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment. Hilaire Belloc

Common dishes

Popular catches include tilapia, catfish (hito), milkfish (bangus), grouper (lapu-lapu), shrimp (hipon), prawns (sugpo), mackerel (galunggong, hasa-hasa), swordfish, oysters (talaba), mussels (tahong), clams (halaan and tulya), large and small crabs (alimango and alimasag respectively), game fish, sablefish, tuna, cod, blue marlin, and squid/cuttlefish (both called pusit).

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