Angeles City

Angeles City

Angeles City is in Pampanga province located roughly 84km north of Manila in the Philippines. The city is most known for its concentration of casinos and wild nightlife along its walking street. It is also famous for  its extreme sports adventures on Mt Pinatubo.

How to get there is rather easy if you are already in the Philippines the best option is by bus that stops at DAU bus terminal, there are 8 different services that run thru DAU from Manila.
The other option is by Plane an come directly into the Philippines and land at Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA), which can be better then coming in via manila as not so much hassle an headache of Manila. The only problem is there aren't a lot of flights going to Angeles so can be limited to when you will be able to travel. But if you are looking to fly direct you will be able to find flights coming out of either Hong Kong or Singapore.


Getting around Angeles is different then what you get in other major city's the taxi here aren't on meters an just tends to be anyone with a car can pick someone up an you will never get a good price so be ready to use trikes an Jeeps. Saying that it can also be the same with trikes so make sure you agree on a price before you even go anywhere or the driver might give you a inflated price when you finally get to where you wish to go.

There is plenty of hotels here an you wont have much problem finding one they are all grouped closely together around the areas of night life, and there is plenty of place to rent if you are planning a longer stay here. The rooms an service is as you would expected of any place due to the fact of the many western travelers coming an going thru Angeles. The average rate per night will set you back 1500 peso which will get you hot water and air con.



The infamous nightlife scene in Fields Avenue originally came up from the American military men nearby Clark Air Force Base. The adjoining Balibago district is home to many decent bars and karaoke joints. It has of a number of clubs which fit any budget and personality. There are traditional clubs with DJ's and the live band clubs. For endless evening of dancing and pulsating music, head for the bright lights of Balibago. Fields Avenue and McArthur Highway are the places to head for go-go bars, comedy bar shows, sing-along or karaoke bars, nightclubs and drinking beer - it is a non-stop pleasure seven days a week, everyday of the year.

Other things to do in Angeles Area:

Explore the Philippines and more of Angeles City. There is still life outside of Fields Avenue and Clark Ecozone.

• San Fernando — The provincial capital of Pampanga, famous for it s Giant Lantern Festival on Christmas, Cuted Lenten Crucifixion(Re-enactment of Christ's crucifixion) on Holy Week as well as Hilaga Philippines which showcases the cultures, character and wealth of the four northern regions of Luzon.

• Mabalacat — This is where the airfield where the first Kamikaze suicide attacks were launched on 1944 is located. Today a memorial stands in the airfield visited by tourists commonly by the Japanese.

• Porac — Famous for the Lahar flows which were the result of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

• Arayat — is known for its majestic Mount Arayat which is a National Park.

• Candaba — is known for its Bird Watching, thousands of birds migrate here from October to April of every year. It serves as a bird sanctuary and a haven for migratory birds, such as egrets and wild ducks during winter in China. Indigenous ones like the rare salaksak and batala are to be seen as well.

• Guagua — takes its pride for having Pampanga's oldest church, Betis Church, which is a fascinating work of architecture.

• Subic — is a former US naval base that was converted into a beach town.

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