Zambales Province, located between the South China Sea and the mountains of Zambales, is about 3-4 hours drive from Manila. It is the second largest province in the Philippine island of Luzon - its area is 3700 sq.km. However, the population density is among the lowest in the country - only 170 people per square kilometer. Zambales is known for its plantations of mango trees, blooming from January to April. Mango fruit grown here even listed in the Guinness Book of Records as "the sweetest in the world."

Another attraction of Zambales, attracts crowds of tourists - it is 173 km perfect sandy beaches with coral reefs, interesting places for diving and surfing opportunities. The province held throughout the year a colorful festivals and celebrations. For example, in January, it held a religious festival "Fiesta Poon Bato", which attracts up to half a million people! They gather here to honor the memory of Ina Poon Bato, also known as the Blessed Virgin Mary Patroness of the World Travel and whose icon is considered the oldest image of the Virgin Mary in Asia. District Poon Bato Botolan town, where the icon was kept, was completely destroyed during the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991. However the icon were rescued and transported to a nearby village Lub Bunga where today the festival.

In April, in the metropolitan town Ilbau Mango Festival is held, and in May in the town of Botolan - festival "Domorokdok", which translates as "dance". As part of this festival held various competitions of street dancers, agricultural exhibitions, championships on building sand castles and beauty contests.

Island Kapones famous lighthouse built by the Spaniards in 1800. And in the town of Kubi Point, located in the free port area of ​​Subic Bay, there are numerous casinos, hotels, beach resorts, parks, and other tourist facilities.

In the province of Zambales every tourist will find something to their liking. Diving should go to towns Kandaleru, Masinlog, Kabangan or San Narciso. Great place for surfing - the coast of the town of San Felipe. Santa Cruz is famous for its caves Sagrada Familia in Botolane can go hiking to the mountain waterfalls, and the town is Palauig Tapulao climb the mountain, whose peak rises above the surrounding area at an altitude of 2037 meters.