Cabangan is a town of the province of Zambales in the Philippines.
Understand
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Map of Cabangan
Cabangan was established by the Spanish in 1680. Originally called "Cabangaan", its name was shortened to its present form due to the inability of the American occupiers to pronounce the name correctly.
Get in
[edit]Cabangan lies along the Olongapo-Bugallon Road, the main thoroughfare in Zambales. It is accessible by bus from Metro Manila, with Victory Liner passing by the town as part of their infrequent daily trips to the provincial capital, Iba or to Santa Cruz. An alternative option is to switch to jeepneys or passenger vans in Olongapo.
Get around
[edit]Tricycles are the main mode of transportation between barangays.
See
[edit]- 1 Mount Mariglem, Sitio Maporac, San Juan, ☏ +63 929 816 5103. Registration required at Cabangan Tourism Office, and a maximum of 150 climbers are allowed daily. Prior reservations only Sa-Su, walk-ins open M-F. A 573 metres (1,880 ft) peak involving a 2-3 hour climb through exposed terrain with the only vegetation being grass, not the best option during the summer heat from March to May. Most climbs involve a descent afterwards to the Maligha and Agbobotilya Rivers to cool off. P50 entrance fee, P700 for guide.
- 2 Cabangan Beach. Cabangan's beachfront stretches through eight barangays along the South China Sea and consists of grayish sand. However, the strong waves make the beach more ideal for surfing than long-range swimming.
- 3 Matag-Ay Lanum Falls, San Juan.
- 4 Dapya River, Sitio Maporac, San Juan. A stretch of clear waters included in hiking itineraries for Mount Mariglem.
- 5 Agbobotilya River, Sitio Maporac, San Juan. A stretch of clear waters included in hiking itineraries for Mount Mariglem, featuring water-sculpted cliffs and natural pools.
- 6 Cabangan Pier, San Isidro. A privately-built pier originally built to host barges extracting sand from Cabangan, it is also used by residents as a recreational and boating area at the estuary of the Bangan River.
Do
[edit]Hike Mount Mariglem and descend to the beaches in one day.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Cabangan Public Market, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Dolores. Market days on Tuesdays and Fridays, when there are more merchandise to be bought than usual.
Eat
[edit]- 1 Bonita's Kitchen, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Longos, ☏ +63 920 405 7000, [email protected]. 9:30AM-7PM M-F, 9:30AM-8PM Sa-Su. A restaurant serving Filipino dishes. Their main draw is the bulalo (beef soup with bone marrow). ₱140–700.
- 2 1st Streat Snack Bar, San Antonio, ☏ +63 995 296 9792. Serves varied dishes such as sandwiches, burgers and seafood. Offers takeaway platters for those trying to buy picnic meals to the beach.
- 3 Arya's Chill and Grill, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Mabanglit, ☏ +63 969 067 4200. 9AM-8PM, closed M. A restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine.
- 4 Mami Madz, San Isidro, ☏ +63 909 460 1392. 6:30AM-12NN, 4PM-8:30PM. A small place serving goto (rice porridge with tripe) and mami (chicken noodle soup) near Cabangan Beach.
- 5 Woods Pizza, Santa Rita, ☏ +63 915 450 3045. 1PM-5PM, closed M. Serves hand-kneaded dough and locally-sourced toppings.
- 6 You-Han's K-Bap Restaurant, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Santa Rita, ☏ +63 921 347 6060. 10AM-9PM. Restaurant serving Korean cuisine.
- 7 Casa Baraka, Purok 1, San Isidro, ☏ +63 962 271 4078. 8AM-10:30PM. Restaurant serving Filipino comfort food. Also hosts live bands on some occasions.
Drink
[edit]- 1 21st Bean Cafe, Olongapo-Bugallon Road, Del Carmen, ☏ +63 919 095 7723. 9AM-8PM. Coffee with pastas and Mexican snacks.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Waikoloa Hotel and Resort, Felmida Road, Felmida-Diaz, ☏ +63 920 251 2960, [email protected].
- 2 Searenity Suites Hotel and Events, San Isidro, ☏ +63 919 273 4172, [email protected].
- 3 Piero Beach Resort, Sitio Talisay, Lomboy, ☏ +63 917 146 0094, [email protected].
- 4 Casa Lantali Beach House, Santo Niño, ☏ +63 922 817 7307.
- 5 Maui's Sunset Beach Resort, Laoag, ☏ +63 927 156 6514, +63 951 082 6435.
- 6 Jems Beach Resort, Purok 3, Laoag, ☏ +63 926 814 6240, [email protected].
- 7 Eden Beach Resort, Felmida Road, Felmida-Diaz.
- 8 Golden Sunset Beach Resort, Purok 1, Laoag.
- 9 Villa Mi Amor Resort And Hotel, Alinea Street, Banuanbayo.
- 10 Casa Lillibelle Beachfront Rooms, Felmida Road, Felmida-Diaz.
- 11 Tereeza's Beach Resort, Sitio Talisay, Lomboy.
- 12 Mommy Linda Beach Resort, Felmida Road, Felmida-Diaz.
- 13 Putingbali Beach House, Felmida Road, Felmida-Diaz.
- 14 Club Monet Beachfront Resort by Cocotel, Felmida Road, Felmida-Diaz, ☏ +63 917 307 7462, [email protected].
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]| Routes through Cabangan |
| Iba ← Botolan ← | N  S
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→ San Felipe → Olongapo |