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Driving to Subic or Bataan

Published Jan 7, 2023 12:00 pm

These nature sites and historical destinations are just four hours away by car from Metro Manila

OLD WORLD WINNER The Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is comprised of 20 different 'heritage houses' that represent aspects of Filipino history

Leisure travel in the new normal is often a convenient drive of three to four hours maximum from Metro Manila, mostly day trips or overnight stays.

Among the many nearby destinations that people seek are Subic and Bataan.

Prior to the pandemic, Subic has already been a top tourist destination for the many activities it offers.

The quintessential Subic tour includes animal encounters at Subic Safari or Ocean Adventure Subic Bay, hiking at Pamulaklakin Forest Trail or toward El Kabayo Waterfalls, water activities or simply relaxing by the beach at Inflatable Island or Capones Island, among others.

But Subic is more than just the aforementioned.

PARK YOUR BOATS HERE The Subic Bay Yacht Club

History buffs or those who simply want to revisit the past may opt for sites such as the Spanish Gate, Waterfront Road’s Historical Monuments, the APEC Villas, the Bicentennial Park, Magellan’s Landing Maritime Museum, and more.

Religious escapades can also be made at San Roque Chapel or at the Holy Land Subic Bay.

With all these activities, a day trip simply wouldn’t suffice. Those who wish to stay a day or two have a plethora of accommodations to choose from.

There is Le Charmé Suites, which is quaint and biker-friendly, as well as Subic Yacht Club for those who wish to rent yachts and ACEA Subic Bay, which is situated at the beach for those who want to bask in vitamin sea.

MAGNIFIQUE EXPERIENCE Le Charmé Suites takes inspiration from all things European. In photo is its pool area

Bataan is also a majestic destination on its own.

It is greatly known for historical tours and heritage sites due to the historical events that shaped Filipinos today.

Traveling locally is a great way to help your country when it needs your help the most.

It’s a sin not to go to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar when visiting the province.

The 400-hectare resort and heritage site carries ancestral homes that have been uprooted from its original place and rebuilt on the lot.

HISTORIC AND TERRIFIC The Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a beach resort, hotel, convention center, and heritage destination in Bagac, best known for its Filipino service, heritage, and craftmanship

There is also the Bataan Death March marker and there’s the Shrine of Valor (Dambana ng Kagitingan) on Mt. Samat. Let’s not forget the Bataan World War II Museum, where World War II memorabilia are stored.

Similar to Subic, Bataan also offers various nature sites and activities like the Pawikan Conservation Center, where turtle eggs hatch and are released, the Bataan National Park, which is the last remaining closed-canopy dipterocarp forest in Central Luzon, the Balanga Wetland and Nature Park, which is a haven for bird watchers.

As the country continues to face economical struggles, now is the perfect time to contribute to its growth by prioritizing our own. Traveling locally is a great way to help your country when it needs your help the most.

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