Pampanga
Region III · Region III (Central Luzon)
Pampanga is the food capital of the Philippines -- Kapampangan cuisine (sisig, lechon, tocino, kare-kare) is considered the country's most sophisticated regional cooking tradition. Angeles City and San Fernando are the food hubs. Clark Freeport Zone has the second-busiest cargo airport in the country and duty-free shopping.
Getting there
Fly MNL-LAO (Laoag) or take a 6-8 hr Victory Liner bus from Manila.
Best time to visit
November to April — dry season with pleasant temperatures.
Things to do
Explore historic Vigan, sand dune surfing in Paoay, visit Bangui windmills, taste Ilocos empanada.
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