Angeles City Hotels & Resorts in Alphabetical Order

	Oasis Hotel Rates start from US$68 nett
	A sprawling property situated within a unique gated community that gives you a feeling of belongingness and security at the heart of Angeles City's busy life, Oasis Hotel welcomes you with all the comforts of home with our 124 rooms, furnished with the luxury of modern day living with upgraded facilities to accomodate your needs.

Day Tours   Manila Pampanga Countryside Tour (from anywhere in Manila)

Angeles City Hotels & Resorts Location Rates start from Rating Inclusions Book Now Oasis Hotel Clarkville Compound, Balibago, Angeles City US$ 68 nett Room accommodation, Buffet Breakfast for 1, taxes, service charge Book Now Hotel Stotsenberg Clark Special Economic Zone, Angeles City US$ 105 nett Room accommodation, Breakfast, taxes, service charge Book Now Angeles Beach Club Hotel Malabanias, Angeles City US$ 105 nett Room accommodation, taxes, service charge Book Now Holiday Inn Clark Mimosa Drive, Mimosa Leisure Estate, Clark Field, Angeles City US$ 105 nett Room accommodation, breakfast, taxes, service charge Book Now Fontana Leisure Parks and Casino C.M. Recto Highway, Clark Special Economic Zone, Angeles City US$ 152 nett Room accommodation, taxes, service charge Book Now

Angeles City - "The City of Angels"

Brief Description

Angeles City is in Pampanga province in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. It is rich in history and heritage, with old and historical significant buildings dotting its landscape. In 1899, it became the seat of the Philippine government under General Emilio Aguinaldo and the site of the first anniversary celebration of Philippine Independence.

Angeles is a thriving city often compared to the Philippine capital and largest city, Manila. The city is a booming nightlife center and tourist destination, the adjoining Clark Freeport Zone is the site of world-class resorts, casinos, duty-free shops and beautifully landscaped golf courses. Its capital, Balibago, is especially known for its bars and nightclubs, thus tagged the entertainment district. The city, and the rest of the Pampanga region, is known as the "Culinary Center of the Philippines."

Pampanga is also known as the "Culinary Center Of The Philippines". Steeped in history and blessed with natural and man-made scenery, Pampanga offers several sightseeing options for visitors. Pampanga has always enjoyed the title, 'The Culinary Center of the Philippines.' It is populated by resourceful hardy folk who are justifiably proud of their famous Kapampangan cuisine.

The capital city of San Fernando is world-famous for its annual Easter re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is also famous for the Pampanga Christmas lanterns.

The province has remnants of a long and colorful history. It houses a booming night life and tourist destinations. It is the site of world-class resorts, casinos, duty free shopping, and golf courses.


Geography

Pampanga is located in the central part of Central Luzon. It is bounded on the north by Tarlac and Nueva Ecija, Bulacan on the east, on the south by Bataan, and on the west by Zambales. The province's total land area is 218, 068 hectares or 2, 180.68 square kilometers.

Political Subdivision

Pampanga is composed of 20 municipalities and two cities, namely: Angeles City and San Fernando City. It is subdivided into four political districts.

Language/Dialect

Kapampangan, English, and Tagalog are spoken and understood anywhere in the province.

Climate

Pampanga is characterized by a wet season and dry season.

Major Industries

Farming and fishing are the main industries. Rice and sugarcane are the major crops. Others are banana, mango, and eggplant. The rivers and fishponds produce fish, shrimps, and crabs.

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Attractions

Clark Special Economic Zone (CSEZ)
It is home to the popular Fontana and Mimosa Leisure Park, Mimosa Casino, duty free shops, and world-class golf courses. The Clark-Arayat Ecoutour is an exciting tour of Clark Ecozone coupled with a nature trip to Arayat National Park, in addition to a tour of Gardens of the World in Pampanga.

Hot Air Balloon Festival
It is an annual tournament of balloonists from various countries held in Clarkfield during the month of February.

Angeles City Aerial Sports
The City of the Angels has long been the principal aviation center of the Philippines, first as the site of the Clark Air Force Base and more recently as home to some exceptional opportunities for personal flights of fancy. The Clark Special Economic Zone hosts one of the largest annual hot-air balloon festivals in Asia, and Angeles is targeted to become an international center for hot-air ballooning. But the real excitement here are the ultralights – tiny, fragile-looking aircraft made of steel tubing, covered with Dacron, and held together with wire. Ultralights are tougher than they look, and have a commendable safety record. What's more, they put the pilot right out in the open air – you really experience the sensation of flight.

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Brief History

Pampanga was already the site of thriving settlements along riverbanks or 'pampang' before the Spaniards came. The inhabitants were referred to as 'Kapampangans' or 'the people by the river bank.'

Upon exploration by Martin de Goiti, Pampanga was established in 1571. In 1754, a strip from Dinalupihan to Orion was ceded to Bataan. In 1848, the province lost five towns to Nueva Ecija, and San Miguel to Bulacan. By 1860, its northern district was made into a separate comandancia. This district was made a part of Pangasinan in 1874, and the towns of Mabalacat, Magalang, Porac, and Floridablanca were returned to Pampanga.

Since the early 20th century, the province has been a hotbed of agrarian troubles mainly because many of its estates were under powerful landlords. During World War II, Pampanga was the base for a guerilla unit known as 'Hukbalahap' which resisted the Japanese. The Huks later formed the nucleus of local communist insurgency after the war but it was suppressed in the early 1950s. These communist insurgents resurfaced as the New People's Army in the 1960s.

Pampanga was the home province of Diosdado Macapagal, ninth President of the Philippine republic, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, incumbent and 14th President.

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How to Get to Angeles City

Pampanga is a mere 1-½ hour ride by car or bus from Manila through the North Luzon Expressway exiting via San Fernando, Angeles or Dau Toll Plaza.

By Plane
Angeles is served by the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark Freeport Zone, approximately 5 kilometers from the city proper. It has adequate travel facilities, a duty free shopping center, souvenir shops, a tourist information center, hotel and travel agency representatives, and car rental services. The airport is where budget airlines like Air Asia (from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu) and Tiger Airways (from Singapore and Macau) fly to. Also, it receives direct flights from Hong Kong and Korea from current carriers like Asian Spirit, Asiana Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, South East Asian Airlines and Tiger Airways. Non-international flights are offered by Cebu Pacific and South East Asian Airlines.

By Public Bus
This is the most common and economical way to get to Angeles from Metro Manila. Several air-conditioned bus lines ply from Manila to Angeles route with terminals scattered across the metropolitan area. It takes one to one and a half hours to get to Angeles by bus. Longer than that would be most likely due to stopovers along the way. Provincial bus companies have scheduled trips from Manila to provinces to northern provinces and key cities.

By Private Car
The best way from Manila to Angeles via car is taking the North Luzon Expressway which extends until Sta. Ines in Mabalacat, Pampanga. You may take either the Angeles Exit or Dau exit to get there. Another motorway, though narrow, is the McArthur Highway and visitors need to pass through the province of Bulacan to get to Angeles on both routes. It usually takes about 45 minutes to travel but it is twice the travel time if you plan to take the McArthur route due to heavy traffic along its stretch. Rental car companies can be found all over Manila and Angeles. If you don't know the routes, you can hire drivers by asking the attendant of the rent-a-car shop.

Getting Around
By Jeepney
To hop on a colorful jeepney (small bus) is certainly the most affordable way to get around downtown. It is available 24 hours a day and it is the most famous mode of transportation in the country, which connects towns and cities together. Tricycles (motorcyle with a side car) and the rare calesas (horse-driven carriages popularized during Spanish colonization) also abound the city and are usually only used for very short trips. They take you to the exact places that you want to go but these may not be convenient for most foreigners, as these can only accommodate two persons and are cramped so they are designed for people of small stature.

By Taxi
Though it is more convenient for tourists, taxis are less common in Angeles and are not usually used for travel outside the city, but are usually used to tour around the Clark Freeport Zone. Simson's taxicab terminal can be found particularly next to Clark's main gate in Balibago.


source: Department of Tourism

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