District 3 (Arayat)

• Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church

  The Arayat Church is dedicated to Santa Catalina de Alejandria, an important saint of the Medieval Period.
• Bahay Antigo

  This house was built in 1895 and is one of the largest houses from that era. Its history is not well-known, but it has endured over time.
• Heritage Spots

  • Alejandrina-Medina House
  • Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church
• General Jose Alejandrino

  He was a Philippine Republican Army general during the Philippine Revolution and the Philippine–American War.
• Arayat Town Fiesta

  Every year on November 25th, Arayat celebrates her patroness with a municipal feast.
• Mangga Festival

  Arayat is known for its abundant mango plantations. To promote the local fruit, a festival is organized every year.
• Mt. Arayat National Park

  Noted for its clear water cascading from its waterfalls.
• Sunflower Farm Arayat

  They offer flower arrangements for occasions.
• Bale Bato

  A house that can withstand wildfires and invasive termites was constructed.
• Gintung Pakpak Eco Park

  A beyond Paradise experience in a More than Nature environment.
• FAMOUS CUISINES

  • Sisig
  • Adobong kamaru
  • Burong Talangka
• FAMOUS RESTAURANTS

  • Tarakeni Food House
  • Cafe Bale Batu
  • Kabigting's Halo-Halo
• ETYMOLOGY

  Among the first towns of Pampanga in Central Luzon is called Arayat, but the origin of the term is shrouded in mist. Some say the word derives from “dayat” or “dayatan," which in the local language means irrigation of rice lands during the dry season.