Mariveles is a town in Bataan, Central Luzon, the Philippines. Situated at the southern tip of the Bataan peninsula, is the main industrial hub of Bataan province and combines natural and historic attractions, most notably the starting point of the Bataan Death March in World War II.
Understand
[edit]Situated at the rugged southern tip of the Bataan peninsula, Mariveles predates Bataan province and was formerly a Spanish military district that included Ternate, across the Corregidor Strait in Cavite. Along with Corregidor Island, the district covered the approach to Manila Bay and saw the installation of various military and quarantine installations. During World War II, Mariveles was the final stronghold of Allied forces in the Battle of Bataan, which culminated in the Allied surrender on April 9, 1942. It was one of two starting points of the Bataan Death March, the other being Bagac.
After the war, Mariveles prospered with the installation of industrial facilities such as fuel processing terminals and the Freeport Area of Bataan, established in 1972. While its eastern and southern shores are dotted by factories and drab commercial and residential buildings, its western coastline facing the South China Sea retains rugged landscapes, beaches and secluded resorts.
Get in
[edit]Mariveles is the southern terminus of Roman Superhighway (Route 301), the main six-lane transport artery through eastern Bataan. From western Bataan, a junction from Governor J.J. Linao Highway leads south from Bagac along the Bagac-Mariveles Road. Both roads merge in downtown Mariveles, which lies at the head of Mariveles Bay.
Mariveles is connected by minibuses to the provincial capital Balanga. From Metro Manila, Genesis and Victory Liner operate daily bus trips. Travel time from Balanga takes up to an hour.
- 1 Genesis Bus Terminal (Lakandula Street corner National Road, Poblacion).
Get around
[edit]Tricycles are the main form of transportation between barangays.
See
[edit]- 1 Zero Kilometer Death March Marker, Avenue of the Philippines, Barangay Poblacion (Between Jollibee and McDonald's and directly beside the Mariveles Public Library). The Bataan Death March began in Mariveles and stretched for 102 km (63 mi). A similar marker for those garrisoned in Bagac exists in the latter town, while markers tracing the route of the Death March are scattered along Governor J.J. Linao Highway and the old National Road leading to Dinalupihan and the boundary with Pampanga. They are distinguished with their white color and pyramidal appearance.
- 2 Mariveles Volcano (Mount Mariveles). A dormant volcano with a wide caldera that comprises the southern part of Bataan.
- 3 Mariveles Church (Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Nicholas of Tolentine), Padre Gomez Street, Poblacion. The main Roman Catholic church in Mariveles.
- 4 Lazareto de Mariveles, MMW Main Road, Poblacion (inside Mariveles Mental Wellness and General Hospital). The ruins of the Spanish era quarantine station.
- 5 Roman Boulevard Baywalk Park, Roman Boulevard, Poblacion. A seaside promenade along Mariveles Bay.
Do
[edit]- 1 Mariveles Five Fingers, Ipag. A series of five upland coves aligned beside each other on the boundary between Manila Bay and the South China Sea, offering hiking, cliff jumping, swimming and diving opportunities. The coves mark the southernmost tip of the Bataan peninsula.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Mariveles Public Market, V. Semilla Street, San Carlos.
- 2 Puregold Mariveles, Cabcaben-Town Site Road.
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[edit]| Routes through Mariveles |
| Balanga ← Limay ← | N  S
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