Vamos Zamboanga! : Asia's Latin City

Zamboanga City

     Zamboanga City on the tip of the peninsula that juts out of the bottom of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines -- is a delightful combination of history, culture, scenic beauty and economic potential.

Image Zamboanga is 142 thousand hectares of sloping terrain rising from a surrounding shoreline of coral beaches to mineral-rich mountains in the center of the peninsula.

     The town that is known as the City of Flowers boasts a profusion of colorful tropical blossoms, outstanding seascapes, cool highland retreats, verdant forests and magnificent underwater scenery.

Cruising the offshore waters on clear, breezy days are vintas, native outriggers with square sails of many designs and colors. Image Houses on stilts, inhabited by people from tribes that used to call the sea their home, line the shores.

     Cultural presentations depict traditional arts and dances, but the discos are also full of young people moving to the latest dance craze.

    Zamboanga is one of the oldest cities in the Philippines. Originally inhabited by the Subanon tribe, it became a Spanish outpost in the 17th century.

   The women are famous for their beauty.

Here are some of the top Tourists Spots in Zamboanga City:

Abong Abong Hills

Fort Pilar Shrine

R.T Lim Boulevard

Zamboanga City Golf Course

 Zamboanga Economic Zone and Freeport

Pasonanca Park

Skyview Park

Paseo del Mar

Yakan Weaving Village

Barter Market

Plaza Pershing

Zamboanga City, City Hall

For more of Zamboanga's Best, please also check out this website www.zamboangacity.gov.ph  . 

Thank you! ☺

-kimberly Ü