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General information on Zambales and it's Municipalities.
The Province of Zambales consists of Thirteen Municipalities and one City: These are (from North To South) Sta. Cruz, Candaleria, Masinloc,
Palauig, Iba, Botolan, Cabangan, San Felipe, San Narciso, San Antonio, San Marcellino, Castillejos, Subic and Olongapo City.
The Zambales Resort Owners Association have Members in most of these Municipalities, In Botolan Rama International Beach Resort, one of the founding Members of the Zambales Resort Owners Association, is located in Binoclutan, the "Beach Capital" of Botolan, this area is now developing into a major area for Retirement and Rest Houses. Rama International Beach Resort also offers long term accommodations, you can even purchase your own Lot within the Resort area to build your own rest or retirement house. Botolan is also Home of the Famous Mt. Pinatubo which erupted in June 1991 even causing a major weather change world wide.
Zambales has 173 Kilometers of Pristine Beaches nestled between Mountains and the South China Sea.
Major places of interest:
Sta Cruz: Sagrada Famelia Caves, a unique area of limestone Caves, many still unexplored, the Hermana Mayor Island, Hermana Menor
Island, this is the most Northern Municipality and the Northern Gateway to the Province from neighbouring Pangasinsn.
Candelaria: Poti Pot Island and Lake Candelaria with it's mangrove forests.
Palauig: Mt. Tapulao, (International name "High Peak"), with it's 2037 peak is the Highest Peak in Zambales, still covered in pristine Rain Forest and many species of Orchids. Palauig also has some magnificent Rivers that are ideal for recreation, including rafting.
Masinloc: Masinloc Bay, Oyon Bay, a marine preserve, San Salvador Island and the areas of Corals now being used for ECO Tourism.
Iba: The Provincial Capital and Birthplace of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay. Iba is one of the busiest Beach Areas, also with River Resorts Iba
also celebrates the Mango Festival, a huge week long affair promoting Tourism and the Mango Industry. Zambales Mangos are the "Sweetest in the World" (Guinness Book of Records).
Botolan: One of the fastest growing Resort and recreational areas, in particular Binoclutan with nice hikes to nearby Waterfalls, Botolan is also the Home of Mt. Pinatubo and Hosts two of the biggest Fiestas in Zambales, Fiesta Poon Bato in January and the Domorokdok Festival in May.
Cabangan: Mountains, Rivers and Beaches.
San Felipe: Mountains, Rivers and Beaches and the best access to the slopes of Mount Pinatubo with it's Hot springs Crater Lake.
San Narciso: One of the Best Surfing Locations in the Province and the spectacular La Paz Reef.
San Antonio: Spectacular drop off point to the Capones, Camera, Anawangin and Silanguin Islands, Mountains and numerous Resorts.
San Marcelino: Spectacular Mountain views.
Castillejos: Inland Resorts and Mountains, also a large vegetable growing area.
Subic: Subic Bay and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone run by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA).
Olongapo: Zambales' only City and a major business Center, plus the Southern entry to the Province and the Nearest to Manila.
Rama International Beach Resort can arrange trips or tours to most of these destinations.
My thanks to Wikipedia , the Zambales Provincial Government and the Zambales Resort Owners Association for much of the information here.
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