REGION 3

• Central Luzon

  Region 3
• Provinces in Region 3


  • Aurora (Baler)
  • Bataan (Balanga)
  • Bulacan (City of Malolos)
  • Nueva Ecija (The Palayan City)
  • Pampanga (San Fernando)
  • Tarlac (Tarlac City)
  • Zambales (Iba)
• Baler


  • Capital and oldest municipality of Aurora Province
  • Seat of government and the center for trade and industry
  • The most progressive town in Aurora
  • Commands the most resorts, public institutions and facilities, as well as business establishments
• The town of Baler was founded


  1609
• First inhabitants of Baler

  • Angara
  • Bitong
  • Carrasco
  • Lumasac
• Attractions in Baler


  • Hanging bridge
  • Dingalan Aurora
  • Sabang Beach
• Festivals in Aurora


  • Coco Sabutan Festival
• Major activities in Aurora


  • Surfing
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Snorkeling
• Baler Suman


  Delicacy of Aurora
• Bataan

  • Rich in natural wonders such as stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and grandiose waterfalls
  • Local tourism and government offices' effort to preserve the natural ecosystem has made it into a rising eco-tourism destination
• Vatan


  Original name of Bataan
• Attractions in Bataan


  • Bataan National Park
  • Pamulaklakin Trail
  • Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
• Festivals in Bataan


  • Banga Festival
• Major activities in Bataan


  • Tours & Sight seeing
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Shore Excurcions
• Cashew Prunes

  Delicacy of Bataan
• Bulacan


  • Offers everything that you can ever hope for
  • An ideal and peaceful community
  • A committed government
  • A haven for business and investments
  • A perfect vacation getaway
• Barasoain


  Derived from Barasoain in Navarre, Spain
• Barasoain church


  • Also known as Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish
  • A Roman Catholic church
• Major activities in Bulacan


  • Cliff-dive at Verdivia Falls
  • Get wet at the Calumpit Libad Festival
  • Bike up to the "Baguio of Bulacan"
• Delicacies of Bulacan


  • Chicharon
  • Obando Festival
• Nueva Ecija

  • Nationally known as the Rice Granary of the Philippines
  • Producing the largest rice yield in the country
• Nueva Ecija is the largest province and the biggest rice producer of Central Luzon, thus, often referred to as the "Rice Bowl of the Philippines."
• Major attractions in Nueva Ecija

  • Aloha Falls
  • Pantabangan lake
  • Dupinga River
• Major activities in Nueva Ecija

  • Hiking trail in Colosboa Hills
  • Biking trail in Colosboa Hills
  • Relaxing farm experience at The Natividad Farmhouse
• Delicacies of Nueva Ecija


  • Palitaw & Nilupak
  • Araquio Festival
• Pampanga

  • One of the most famous provinces in the Central Luzon region
  • Holds the title of being the Culinary Capital of the Philippines
  • Has captivating landscapes, diverse wildlife, and rich cultural heritage
• Attractions in Pampanga


  • Mt. pinatubo
  • Aqua planet
  • Sky ranch
• Major activities in Pampanga

  • Hiking in Mt. Arayat
  • Ride a 4x4 at Mt. Pinatubo
  • Swimming at Aqua Planet
• Sisig


  Delicacy of Pampanga
• Giant Lantern Festival


  Festival in Pampanga
• Tarlac

  • Best known for its fine foods and vast sugar and rice plantations
  • The melting pot of Central Luzon
• Attractions in Tarlac


  • Haduan falls
  • Mt. Damas
  • Sacred Relic of the true cross
• Major activities in Tarlac

  • ATV rides
  • Fishing
  • Camping
• Tupig


  Delicacy of Tarlac
• Malatarlak Festival


  Festival in Tarlac
• Zambales


  • A must-visit Philippines tourist spot
  • Filled with stunning beaches, peaceful coves, and vibrant marine life
  • A weekend getaway destination for city-dwellers
  • Numerous accommodation types situated around the area from hotels, resorts, to private houses for rent for every budget
• Mangoes


  Zambales is known for being abundant from January to April
• Attractions in Zambales


  • Potipot Island
  • Crystal beach resort
  • Anawangin Cove
• Major activities in Zambales

  • Hiking
  • Sunset viewing
  • Swimming
• Mango

  Delicacy of Zambales