Discover Zambales Tourism
Our Story
Rich in culture and heritage, the people of Zambales remains to be a major asset of the province. With vividly colourful history, the province today continues to value and uphold its people and legacies, amidst today modern times.
Our People
The Aetas, being one of the first settlers of the province, continues to find their home in Zambales. Today, Aeta villages exist mostly in towns of Subic, San Marcelino, San Narciso, Botolan and Palauig. In these modest communities, they struggle to cherish and preserve their customs and tradisitions amidst a rapidly shifting world. Living in Zambales hinterlands, the Aetas and their communities have become a tourist destination. As visiting tourists explore the authentically primordial ways in the Aeta villages, the Aetas find their productive role in today's world as they simultaneously look for ways to keep their treasured customs and traditions.
Photo Credit: https://culturepop.com/
Our Pride
Zambales is home to the Philippines' most loved president. Being the original "Man of the Masses", Ramon Magsaysay was born in Iba, the capital town of Zambales. To continuously imprint in the minds the memories of Zambales most illustrious son, the Magsaysay Ancestral House in Castillejos, Zambales is maintained as a cultural spot in the province.
Being the house where President Magsaysay grew up, the ancestral abode is protected by National Historical Institute (NHi). It showcases the life of Ramon Magsaysay through his personal belongings and distinct memorabilia that highlights his achievements as a public servant. Today, tourist, students and visitors flock to take a glimpse of Ramon Magsaysay's life, the beautiful life of the Philippines most noble leader.
Our Culture
Zambales has its own home for culture and arts, with the presence of Casa San Miguel in San Antonio, an arts venue nestled amidst a mango orchard. Through the selfless endeavour of world-renowned violinist, Coke Bolipata, Casa San Miguel lives to be an instrument in educating young artists, honing their talents in music, shadow play, theatre arts and visual arts. More significantly, the institution opens its door to ordinary and less fortunate artists who wants to develop their interest in the arts. The talents of Casa San Miguel continues to perform for the local audience and in venues outside Zambales as well.
The province of Zamabales brings together all happy Zambaleno faces in one grand annual event now called "Zambales Mango Festival". Zambales very own staple festival that celebrates the province's best produce - the Zambales mangoes. According to the Guinness World Book of Records in 1995, Sweet Elena mango from
Zambales is the sweetest mango in the world.