BATAAN

• City of Balanga Wetland and Nature Park


  • Coastal areas of Balanga City
  • Ideal site for bird watching from October to February
  • Thousands of migratory birds can be seen in the area
• Dambana ng Kagitingan or the Shrine of Valor


  • A giant cross on top of Mt. Samat in an area now declared national park
  • Symbolizes the bravery of the Fil-American soldier who fought against the Japanese forces during World War II
  • There is an elevator that leads to the upper section where a window affords a view of the panoramic landscape and mountains nearby
• Death March Marker in Brgy Silahis Orani


  The statue commemorates the resistant spirit of Bataan where the historic Death March commenced
• Fall of Bataan Marker in Balanga


  • The marker commemorates the Fall of Bataan, a very important event in the country's history
  • It was also built to honor the Filipino soldiers, both living and dead, who valiantly fought against the Japanese invaders
• Lamao World War II Marker in Lamao, Limay


  • The marker was erected in 1962, exactly 20 years after Gen. Edward King signed the papers surrendering the whole nation to the Japanese
  • It commemorates the courage and bravery shown by the Filipinos during the World War II
• Mt. Malasimbo in Dinalupihan


  • Conical mountain
  • Used as weather forecasting device
  • Dark clouds covering its summit indicates a coming typhoon
• Mt. Natib in Brgy. Tala,Orani


  • Active volcano rising 8,000 feet above sea level
  • Offers mountaineers a good climb
  • Abundant wildlife reserve
  • Reaching summit takes about four hours
• Mt. Samat in Pilar


  • The scene of the most heroic defensive battle during World War II, in which Fil-American forces were defeated by the Japanese
  • Where the Dambana ng Kagitingan is built
• Zero Kilometer Marker in Bagac


  The marker commemorates the start of the infamous Death March that also marks the beginning of Japanese control over the country