Zamboanga City (Philippine’s Little Spain)

TOURIST ATTRACTION

Fort Pilar

This is originally a Spanish Garisson build during their occupation in mindanao to guard the island against the fierce moro warriors waging war against the occupation of conqueror spain. later on a myth was told by the natives that there was an earthquake and the area was threathened by a huge tsunami but a lady stood by the seashore and wave her hands in the sky aborthing the tsunami, they beleived that it was a miracle and they built a shrine in the area to gather and pray.

Paseo del Mar

Paseo del Mar is within the barangay of Zone IV and is only about 100 feet from Fort Pilar. There are several cement benches at the park and there is long walkway along the shoreline or break-water. In the afternoon when there are visitors, the bajao kids in their bancas paddle along the breakwater walkways and entice the visitors to throw coins into the sea water. It's fun to watch the badjaos dive and fetch the coin before it hits bottom.

Pasonanca Natural Park

Located about seven kilometers from the city center, Pasonanca Park is the premier outdoor recreation site in Zamboanga City. The park, whose construction started in 1912, is home to various species of trees, flowers, ferns, shrubs, and orchids. It is also known as the “Little Baguio of the South.” Pasonanca Park has three swimming pools, an amphitheater, a convention center, and a campsite.

Pasonanca Tree House

Pasonanca tree house was constructed 1960. 

Pettit Barracks

Pettit Barracks was the headquarters and home of the Spanish soldiers until it was turned over to the American troops in 1899, the place was developed into a beautiful barracks, home of the American soldiers and it was named after Col. James S. Pettit of the 31st Infantry U.S. Volunteer Commanding Officer who became the Inspector General and in-charge of civil Affairs of Zamboanga.

La Vista del Mar

 This resort is a popular swimming destination for locals as it's conveniently located only 15 to 30 minutes away from the town center or pueblo.

Zamboanga City Golf Course and Beach

Zamboanga Golf Course lays claim to be the oldest golf course in the Philippines . If not the oldest course, it certainly lay claim to having witnessed a great deal of the past century. It is fitting that this course, which once banned Filipinos, is now a public course managed by the Philippine Tourism Authority.

Sta. Cruza Island

The Sta. Cruz islands actually have two beaches. The other one has the more unusually pink-colored sands and sand bar while the other, smaller beach has the white, powder-like sands like those in Boracay. Apart from the beaches, the islands also feature a lagoon, a diving site, and a Muslim burial site.

Zamboanga Cathedral

This place of worship located in Zamboanga City is deemed as Asia’s largest modern cathedral. Formerly known as Immaculate Conception Church, the cathedral was inaugurated in 1998. Its original structure was destroyed by Japanese soldiers during World War II. A marble statue of the Immaculate Conception designed by national artist Napoleon Abueva can be found inside the cathedral.

 

Jardin de Maria Clara

This beautiful garden is one of the several newly opened tourists landmarks in Zamboanga City. Named after the late mayor Maria Clara Lobregat, the park is home to several species of butterfly, orchid, and rose species. It also has an aviary park for parrots, turkeys, and eagles.

ECOZONE

Zamboanga Freeport Authority was conceptualized to be an economic hub that is designed to generate local economic activities that will serve as a springboard for the promotion of trade, investments, and ecology tourism not only in Zamboanga City but also throughout the region. By nature of its operation, Zamboanga Freeport Authority is

unique being both an Economic Zone and Freeport and is in fact the only Freeport in Visayas and Mindanao.

Merloquet Fall

From afar, Merloquet Falls looked like a white curtain pinned to a lush forest wall just flowing in the wind. Up close, the waterfalls was even more dramatic and grander than it looked.

LIST OF ACCOMMODATIONS:

HOTEL

HOTEL ADDRESS

CONTACT NO.

Grand Astoria Hotel Climaco Avenue

991-2510 to 12991-2518Fax:9912533www.grandastoria.com

Garden Orchid Hotel Gov. Camins Avenue 991-0031

Marcian Garden Hotel Gov. Camins Avenue 991-2519Fax: 991-1874

Azenith Royale Hotel Gov. Camins Avenue 991-2023/991-2024

Skypark Hotel Tomas Claudio Street 992-0959

Lantaka Hotel by the Sea N.S. Valderossa Street 991-2033

Marcian Business Hotel Climaco Avenue

Jardin dela Viña HotelGov. Alvarez Avenue 991-7808

Amil’s HotelPilar Street 992-4296

Hotel PerlitaClimaco Avenue 993-0990

Hotel PreciosaClimaco Avenue 991-2020

Zamboanga Hermosa HotelClimaco Avenue 991-2040

Hacienda de Palmeras Hotel & Restaurant

Sta. Maria 991-3284

TOURIST INN/PENSION/LODGING HOUSE

TOURIST/PENSION/LODGING INN

ADDRESS CONTACT NO.

Z.C. David’s Inn La Purisima Street 991-9038

Field of Dreams Pension Inn Divisoria, ZC

Sweet Home SuiteTetuan 992-7898

La Terraza Pension House Gov. Camins

993-2417

Cecille’s Pension HouseTumaga Porcentro 992-0105

Blue Pearl Pension House Veterans Avenue992-3046

Zbga. ASY Pension House Upper Calarian

GC Hotel Tomas Claudio Street 991-4752

Blue Shark Hotel Canelar 991-0676

C. Atilano Pension House Canelar 991-0784

New Atilano Pension House Canelar 991-0783

Z.C Pension Royale Airport Road 991-7295

Mag-V Hotel San Jose Road 991-3054

Yang’s Hotel Tomas Claudio Street 991-0138

Food Paradise Inn P. Reyes Street 991-2026

Medio Hotel Governor Alvarez Street 993-0580

La Casa Maria Pension Sta. Maria 991-8230

Viva Pension House 991-3783991-3786 (fax)

Hotel Salwa Gov. Camins Avenue 991-9849

Dynasty Pension Almonte Street 991-4579

U&I Travel Lodge T Claudio Street 992-2119

Mag-V Royal Hotel San Jose Road 991-3054

Green Rose Pension Inn Macrohon Drive, Canelar

ZC Amadeo’s Traveler’s Inn & Coffee Shop

Mayor Jaldon Street, Sucabon

RD Pension Royal Inn Airport Road, Gov. Camins Avenue

991-7295

Quirino Babol Talon-Talon 990-4399

Flower Mansion Inn Tumaga 992-7961

Embassy Hotel, Inc. Varela Street

MOTEL

MOTEL ADDRESS CONTACT NO.

Lucky Star Motel Guiwan, ZC 992-6657

Country Living Motel (Porcentro) Tumaga Procentro 991-1956

Country Living Motel (Tumaga) Hector Suarez Avenue,

Tumaga991-3417/985-0357

Platinum 21 Canelar Moret 991-2514

Diamond Pension Inn Canelar Moret 991-1956

Greenhills Motel Lunzuran

LIST OF SHOPPING MALLS:

Yubenco Star MallMa. Clara Lobregat Highway, Putik, Zamboanga City

Midtown Plaza MallNuñez Extension, Zamboanga City

Limtown Center MallGov. Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City

Shoppers’ MallClimaco Ave., Zamboanga City

Shoppers’ PlazaClimaco Ave., Zamboanga City

Shoppers’ SquareGov. Lim corner Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City

Shoppers’ CentralTomas Claudio St., Zamboanga City

Shoppers’ CenterGov. Lim Ave., Zamboanga City

Shop-O-RamaGov. Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City

Southway SquareP. Lorenzo Street cor. Governor Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City

KCC Mall of ZamboangaGovernor Camins Avenue, Zamboanga City

OK Department StoreClimaco Avenue, Zamboanga City

CitymartGov. Lim Ave, Zamboanga City

Lim ShiClimaco Avenue, Zamboanga City

Best Mart

Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City Young Mart

Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City LB Supermarket

Veterans Ave, Tumaga, Zamboanga City Golden Bell Grand Center Zamboanga

Magno St. (facing Plaza Pershing), Zamboanga City Mindpro Citimall

La Purisima Street, Zamboanga City

LIST OF RESTAURANT

NAME OF ESTABLISHMENT ADDRESS CONTACT PERSON

TEL. NO. 

Abalone Specialty SeafoodMayor Jaldon Street

Mr. Joseph Lim 991-6806

ABC FastfoodTomas Claudio Street Mr. Sixto Kwan, jr. 991-4797

Alavar Seafoods HouseTetuan Ms. Marissa A. Alfaro 991-2483

Antonio’s RestaurantPasonanca Mr. Luis Miguel Mas 991-4631

ANQ Coffee Mix Midtown Plaza Nuñez Extension

Mr. Alvin Quibilan 991-0166

ANQ Coffee Mix2F, Yubengco Starmall Mr. Alvin Quibilan 993-1288

ANQ Coffee MixClimaco Avenue Mr. Alvin Quibilan

Aristocrat LuncheonetteMayor Jaldon ,Canelar Mr. Mongomery Perez

991-9988            

Aristocrat LuncheonetteGovernor Camins -do-

Aristocrat LuncheonetteTomas Claudio -do-

Atoa Resto BarVeterans Avenue Mr. Antonio Loy Chan 992-4600

Big V’s Food ChoiceClimaco Avenue

Ms. Cindy Marie Verar

09065082856

Boracay Grill & Restaurant Mayor Jaldon Street Sui Giok Y. Tan

Café BiancaBarcelona Street Ms. Mary Anne Go 991-2514

Café’ Locco Mayor Jaldon Street, Sucabon

Mr. Janis L. Tamin

Carlito’s Dimsum House2F, Mindpro Mall Mr. Carlito Go

Café SaccoPasonanca Mr. Antonio Mas, Jr.  991-4631

Cafeteria del CiudadNuñez Extension Mr. Robert G. Lee

Carlitos Dimsum House2F Minpro Mall Mr. Carlito L. Go

Carlos GrillNuñez Extension

Ms. Remedios Retino991-5876

Century Seafood Restaurant Corp.Canelar Ms. Rosario Yu 993-1188

Chen Hong Taiwanese CuisineSta. Maria

Ms. Marie Angelique Go

992-4987

Chinito’s Café D’ Gathering PlaceLa Purisima Street

Ms. Marie Angelique Go

992-3236

Chinito’s D’ Gathering Place Gov. Camins Avenue Mr. Allen Go

Chow KingLa Purisima Street Ms. Myrna Natividad

992-1809/992-7281

Chowtime CuisineYubengco Star Mall

Mr. Jonald Uy Macrohon

991-9299

Coffea Aroma HausVeterans Avenue Ms. Evelyn Balan

Coffeebook.comGov. Camins Avenue

Country ChickenPasonanca

Ms. Christine Fernandez

991-1852

Dunkin DonutsLa Puririsima Street Mr. Eduardo G. Chua 991-5437

Dunkin DonutsPlaza Mall Mr. Eduardo G. Chua 991-2865

Dunkin Donuts (ZAEC Bldg.)JS Alano Street

Mr. Eduardo G. Chua 991-2104

Evers Grille Gov. Ramos, Sta. Maria

Mr. Ever Cabastillo992-7293-992-5867

Family Fried ChickenClimaco Avenue Mr. Paulsilino Sy 992-0543

Family Fried ChickenCanelar Mr. Paulsilino Sy 991-4114

Family Fried ChickenGuiwan Mr. Paulsilino Sy 992-2520

Family Fried ChickenTumaga Mr. Paulsilino Sy 984-0268

Flavourite CuisineRizal Street Mr. Arturo D. Zabala 993-0051

Flavourite Campus 1F,MP Towers, Nuñez St.

Mr. Daniel Zabala 993-0058

Food ParadiseClimaco Avenue Mr. Robin Sy 991-2026

Greenwich PizzaGov. Camins Ms. Bernadette Molina

Greenwich Pizza2F, Mindpro Mall Ms. Bernadette Molina 992-2827

Halo Dance Bar & G-Mik BarkadaBuenavista Street Mr. Arthuro Manubag

Harry’s Grill Bar & RestaurantMCLL Highway Mr. Harry L. Chua 992-7518

Jardin de La Viña RestaurantGov. Alvarez Street

Mr. Ricardo Laviña, Jr.

991-7802

JP Ihaw-ihaw sa DampaNuñez Extension

Mr. John Patrick S. Ong

Jollibee-CaminsGov. Camins Avenue

Ms. Michelle Concepcion

993-2565

Jollibee-MinproLa Purisima Street Mr. Ryan Casio 992-2026

Jollibee – Pershing Plaza Pershing

Ms. Mary Jane C. Faustino

992-2896

Jollibee-Climaco Mayor Climaco Avenue

Mr. Tony Tan Siaktong 

992-2954/993-2565

Jollibee-VeteransVeterans Avenue Mr. Michael Singso 993-1599

Jollibee-San JoseSan Jose Road

Mr. Andrew Levi Chan (5As Corporation)

Jollibee-SouthwaySouthway Square Mall Ms. Erlinda Quintos

992-2811/992-2896

JolliceCampaner Street 991-0882

Jollyroy Fastfood  (FR-200 pax) Crispin Atilano Street Mr. Frederick Chua 991-

3198/991-7073

John’s BBQ Hauz & Restaurant Gov. Ramos Avenue, Sta. Maria

Mr. Jayson J. Lim

Juliang Food Center & CateringGov. Camins Julieta B. Ng Toe

Grand Alejandra’s Complex

Vianda’s Ihaw-IhawCafé AromaChopstick (Chinese)El Tacco (billiard)Karaoke Bar

Nuñez Extension Mr. Erwin Enriquez992-6714992-6716992-6715

Grill PlusNuñez Extension

Mr. Charles Monrich Li

Hai San Seafood RestaurantSan Jose

Ms. Sanita Wee Sahirul

991-5506

Hanazono Japanese RestaurantGov. Camins Avenue 991-0031

Harry’s Grill and RestobarMCLL Highway, Putik Mr. Harry Chua 992-7518

History Karaoke Bar and Cocktail Lounge Tomas Claudio St. Mr. Valentino S. Go

Jaci FastfoodPutik Ma. Leila Chiong 992-3548

JTW Food CenterValderrosa St. Ms. Josefina Wee

Juliang Food CenterGov. Camins Ms. Julieta Ng Thoe

Kape KuevaDon Toribio Street Ms. Eloisa Saavedra

KFC (Joyfoods Corp)Nuñez Extension

Ms. Kathryn Mae Arguelles

992-5859

KFC (Olympus Foods, Inc)Lim Town Center Mr. Chester Lego 992-1974

Kian’s Seafood House Whoopee Burgerhaus ZONE IV

KhishmaPilar Street Hadja Aida M. Amil 992-4405

Kiko’s Toppings and Bakeshop IIGov. Lim Avenue Mr. Reynaldo Lim

La Casa MariaSta. Maria

Mr. Reymundo Sarsosa

991-8230

Lagoon Karaoke Bar Governor Camins Avenue

Mr. William Atilano 991-9568

Larsian GrillNuñez Extension Mr. Roland Ko

Latitude CaféCampaner St. Mr. Eduardo Chua

La Vista del Mar RestaurantUpper Calarian Ms. Ditos L. Balaguer 991-1208

Lheny’s Chinese Cuisine2F, Mindpro Mall Ms. Helen A. Kong

Lotus RestaurantMayor Jadon Street Mr. Danny Lim 991-2510

Lin Ching FirepotGov. Camins, Canelar Ms. Francilyn Franco 992-5688

Manang Terry’s Chicken InatoCanelar

Ms. Marie Yvonne Palma

993-2259

Manang Terry’s Chicken Inato MP Towers, Nuñez Street

Ms. Marie Yvonne Palma

991-3311

Mano-Mano na Greenfield Restaurant Gov. Ramos Avenue Mr. Gil Lim 992-4717

Mang Inasal ZamboangaSouthway Square Mall

Biern Bueno Food Corporation - 

Mart Savoury & Resto BakeshopTalon-Talon loop Mr. Matthew Chiong

McDonaldsLa Purisima Street Ms. Maryjoy Tan

992-3322/992-0077

Mi Abuela Restaurant & Coffee Shop 2F,Lim Town Center Ma. Maricar Pardo 992-0898

Mr. Bean Café’ Zamerco Bldg., Buenavista Street

Mr. Jan Michael WEesit Cheong

Myrna’s Bake House Food Corp.GF, SCC Bldg

Ms. Myrna C. Inocencio

991-1617

Myrna’s Bake House Food Corp.Yubengco Starmall

Ms. Myrna C. Inocencio

984-0451

Myrna’s Bake House Food CorpGov.  Alvarez Avenue

Ms. Myrna C. Inocencio

991-9252

   Myx Café’ MP Towers, Nuñez

StreetMr. John Edward Torres

New Lejan Ice Cream HausSta. Maria Mr. Sixto C. Kwan, Jr. 992-1790

Ñor Alberto RestaurantPasonanca Ms. Lilia U. Uy 992-7733

Palmeras RestaurantSta. Maria Mr. Gregorio Alvarez 991-3284

Papa Heinz (Pizza & Pasta)Lim Bros, Tumaga Michael Carvez  985-1872

Park 88 Grill and RestaurantPasonanca Mr. Henson Wee 991-9180

Popoy’s Family Restaurant & 

      Music HausGov. Camins Mr. Raul Endozo 991-384 6

SavouryPutik Ms. Teresita Chiong

SavouryTetuan Ms. Teresita Chiong

Savoury Panciteria I Mayor Climaco Avenue

Ms. Teresita Chiong 991-5714

Shamba GrilleGov. Camins Avenue Mr. Jayme Gilbuela II  992-2791

Soundwaves KTV & Music Lounge, Inc.  Tetuan Highway Ms. Goldy Enriquez 991-9875

 SJ Pirates Cove, Inc.Mayor Jaldon Street

Atty. Susan delos Reyes

992-4763

Sunflower Food CenterRizal StreetVeterans Avenue

Mr. Alfredo Sebastian 991-1897

588 TambayanGov. Lim Avenue Mr. Anton Mari Lim

5Star Resto BarYubengco Star Mall Mr. Jerome T. Lao 992-5912

Times Restaurant Mayor Climaco Avenue

Mr. Co Boc 991-4476

Tinunu Ocho Restaurant Don. Alfaro Street, Tetuan

Ms. Miriam Wee Cabrera

Tropical Chicken House2f, Mindpro Mall Ms. Matlin Natividad 991-0506

TS Auto GrillNuñez Street Mr. Mark Fernandez 9912355

Vanda Food CenterLa Purisima Street Ms. Victoria To 991-1925

Vertigo Sports BarSta. Maria Mr. Carlo Torralba

Vienna Kaffe Haus (ZC Kaffee Veterans Avenue Mr. Perfecto A. 991-4976

House)Marquez, Jr.

Village ZamboangaGov. Camins Avenue

JL Apostol Enterprises, Inc.

991-6111

Viva Dimsum HouseGov. Climaco Avenue Mrs. Lim Yee Ling 991-0244

Whoopee Burger House Pilar Street Mr. Antonio Lim 991-0920

Whoopee Burger House III. Magno Street Mr. Antonio Lim 992-0410

Woodland RestaurantZambowood Engr. Rudy Bayot

Zbga. Beryani RestaurantNuñez Ez\xtension Hadija ali Amil 992-7961

Zacky Fried ChickenCorcuera Street

Mr. Abelardo S. Sobrepeña

991-5832

Zalos’ Point Billiard & Internet Cafe Gov. Camins Avenue Ms. Lilia G. Uy 992-1445

Zamboanga Seafoods House Gov. Ramos, Sta. Maria

Mr. Florencio M. LIong, Jr.

991-1448

Z.C. Haiat, Inc. Coffee ShopGov. Camins Avenue

Mrs. Shaima F. Ansaruddin

Z.C. Papitos RestaurantSavana, Tumaga Mr. Alfredo Francisco 991-1889

LIST OF EVENTS:

Dia de Zamboanga – week long celebration culminating on February 26 Zamboanga Summer Festival- April-May Zamboanga Hermosa Festival – October 1-12 Pascua na Zamboanga- December 1-15

ZAMBOANGA CITY TOURISM OFFICEPaseo del Mar,Valderoza Street, Zamboanga City(062) 992-3007www.zamboanga.gov.ph