Zamboanga (city)

Zamboanga City is in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. Known as the City of Flowers (the etymology of Zamboanga comes from the (Malay) word jambangan means garden of flowers), it is now one of the most important and busiest port cities in the Philippines. The Chavacano Language (popularly known as Zamboangueño language or Zamboangueño Chavacano, which is based on 80% Spanish words, and 20% Italian, Portuguese, Quechua, Taino, Mexican-Indian, Nauhtl, Tagalog, Ilongo, Bisaya and other Philippine languages) made Zamboanga as "Asia's Latin City." This is also because of the same traditions with Spain, particularly the patroness Our Lady of the Pilar (which is also the Patroness of Spain).

Travel as a Muslim to Zamboanga (city)

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Buy a Flight ticket to and from Zamboanga (city)

• (IATA Code: ZAM) is well connected to the rest of the Philippines (despite the name and certification and there are only domestic flights).

There are daily Flights from MNL|Manila by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines.

Cebu Pacific also have daily Flights from CEB|Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Zamboanga (city)

The Port of Zamboanga has a scheduled ferry passenger service from Sandakan, Malaysia. In addition, it is served by several shipping lines offer regular trips from Dipolog/Dapitan, Jolo, Bongao, Isabela City, and Dumaguete.

• 2Go Travel has a ferry from Manila once per week via Dipolog and Dumaguete.
• Aleson shipping lines operates a ferry from Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia. There are departures from Sandakan every Tuesday and Friday at 5PM.

By road

• If you are from Luzon and Visayas and the Nautical Highways (RoRo) can bring you here.
• There are Rural Transit buses going to Ipil, Dipolog, Pagadian, Iligan and Cagayan de Oro.

How to get around in Zamboanga (city)

There is public transportation readily available. You have your choice of tri-cycles, Jeepneys, or taxi.

Best way to travel in Zamboanga (city) by a Taxi

The taxi fare for a 5-km trip would be less than ₱50, but there aren't that many available.

By tri-cycle

A passenger and luggage traveling a distance of 2 kilometers would cost no more than ₱20.

By Jeepney

Jeepney fare is ₱8 for the first 4 km.

What to see in Zamboanga (city)

• Cawa-Cawa Boulevard You can visit the place early in the morning for brisk walking or jogging or in the afternoon for its famed sunset view. You can also spend some time at night eating Balut (a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled and eaten with vinegar and salt).

• Fort Pilar - GPS: 6.90110, 122.08219 - Founded in 1635 as a garrison during the Spanish period and the Fort Pilar serves as a present day open-air shrine. Built as La Fuerza Real de San Jose and the fort is now named after and dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar and the patroness of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga. It image is embossed at the altar (which was then an entrance of the fort). Fort Pilar also houses a National Museum branch inside the fort. You can appreciate the glorious past of Zamboanga as a Spanish city here in the museum. It also has record of inhabitants and antique items of the early time. It also exhibits paintings, natural marine life and cultural memorabilia.

• Metropolitan Gothic Church of Immaculate Conception - GPS: 6.90885, 122.07611 - Founded in 1810 as a parish at the present day Universidad de Zamboanga campus and the Gothic Church is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Zamboanga (created in 1910 as diocese and elevated in 1958 as an archdiocese). It is known as one of the most modern cathedrals in Mindanao, built in 1998-2001. The cathedral is located at La Purisima St. The cathedral's structure is cruciform, resembling a cross and its facade is patterned after a candle (which is connected to the Blessed Virgin Mary). The main church is on the second floor, with stained glass portraying the life of Mary and Asian saints as well as the history of Mindanao's dioceses starting from 1910. At the lower level are the columbarium and the day chapel and the adoration chapel at the left wing and the conference hall at the right wing, and the baptistery fronting the day chapel.

• Old Normal School Building - GPS: 6.91282, 122.06124 Also known as the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) Social Hall and the building was built during the American Era and was the center of education for most of Mindanao. It houses the College of Education of WMSU and is also the site where most cultural presentations are held. It also houses a Museum.

• Pasonanca Park - GPS: 6.95232, 122.07469 Traversed by a gently rippling stream, this park is the only one of its kind in the nation. It abounds with trees, flowering plants, ferns, shrubs and 600 different species of orchids. Mindanao Governor John J. Pershing started the construction of Pasonanca Park in 1912. He sent for a parksman in the United States, once named Thomas Hanley, to prepare the plan and direct its execution. The park was completed under the administration of Governor Frank W. Carpenter. There is a treehouse nestling high in the branches of one big tree where guests could pass the night and hold communion with nature which, in the darkness, could still be perceived in the gentle rustling of the pine trees. Permission to use the treehouse, which is for free, can be obtained at the Office of the Mayor.

• Plaza Pershing - GPS: 6.90527, 122.07638 - Plaza Pershing was established in Zamboanga City, Philippines to honor John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) with his victory over Muslim insurgents.

• St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Church, Tetuan - GPS: 6.91742, 122.09001 - Records shows that at the start and there was a small chapel constructed on a lot. Owned by Don Balbino Natividad, a permanent resident of Tetuan. (The Natividad is one of the biggest clans in the Parish spread throughout the city up to the hinterlands and reputed to be large property owners. Members held various positions in the government and parishes. At least one became a Jesuit priest). In January 1863, apparently having reached the required number of Catholic would be parishioners and with the availability of the would-be parish priest and the St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish was created with a Jesuit, Rev. Fr. Ramon Barua, SJ as its first Parish Priest.

• Sta. Cruz Island - GPS: 6.86658, 122.06386 The Great Santa Cruz island is known for its pink sand beach and sand bar, while the Little Sta. Cruz Island is a typical white beach, with pulverized-like sand. It is also a diving site and is host to a lagoon, a Muslim burial site and a badjao/samal community.

• Serenity Falls Zamboanga City's Serenity Falls bounded between La Paz and Pamucutan, at the foot of the EcoZone's south entrance.

• Taluksan Mosque - GPS: 6.95075, 122.18143 This colorful mosque is in the restaurantrio of Taluksan outside the downtown.

• La Vista del Mar & Honorory Consulate of Spain (Honorario Consulado de España) - Beach resort. Delicious restaurant with fresh seafood and stunning vistas of the sea. Also home of Honorary Consulate of Spain, great museum of art, culture, and shared Hispanic history of Zamboanga City and Spain. There is an small entrance fee to get into the resort.

• Yakan Weaving Center Host to the only Yakan commmunity in the City and the center is just across the famed La Vista de Mar beach resort at the border of Baran Upper Calarian and Sinunuc and along the National Highway. You can witness the local people weaving intricately hand-woven clothes on giant looms as well as traditional brasswares.

• Zamboanga City Hall - GPS: 6.90398, 122.07620 The construction of this building started in 1905 and was completed in 1907 by the Federal Government of the United States for the then American Governors of the area which included: Leonard 0. Wood, Tasker H. Bliss, Ralph W. Hoyt, and Gen. John Pershing of World War I fame. Today, this serves as the City Hall of Zamboanga City where the Mayor holds office.

• Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Known to be the "oldest golf course" in the Philippines. It was established during the American Occupation and is overlooking the Basilan Strait. It also is host to a public swimming resort managed by the Philippine Tourism Authority. There were talks that a Korean company will be building a 5-star hotel in the area. It was once used as a landing strip.

What to do in Zamboanga (city)

• Bathe in Pasonanca's natural pools - Bathe in Pasonanca's natural swimming pools- where water flows freely from the mountains to 3 pools- Rotary Pool, Wee-wee Pool for Kids, Tanada Pool.

• Sta Cruz Island - Swim and scuba diving in a pink sand beach in an unspoilt island

• Savour the area's delicacies - Eat special delicacies like Baolo and Satti.

• Visit Abong Abong Park - Climb the hill and do the Stations of the Cross during Holy week or any day of the year, visit the Scout Camps and the tomb of the unknown soldier and Mayor Cesar C. Climaco.

• Visit the Aviary at Pasonanca Park

• Visit the Fort Pilar Shrine - Light candles at the Fort Pilar Shrine.

• Visit the Maria Clara Lobregat Park | GPS:

• Visit the Zamboanga Museum at Fort Pilar

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Zamboanga (city)

Shopping malls & supermarkets

• City Malls - Guiwan & Tetuan GPS: Opening Hours: 8AM Monday - 8PM - Both have Shop-o-Rama supermarkets.

• KCC Mall de Zamboanga - GPS: Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 8PM - The biggest mall in Zamboanga with a wide variety of shops.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Zamboanga (city)

• Bargain-priced goods - ranging from various Chinese, (Malay) and local food, delicacies and imported items.
• Fruits and vegetables - Try visiting Bagsakan Center (just across Sta. Cruz Market) at night for easy access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are on season at a knock-down price. Seasonal fruits vary from the famed durian, sweet lanzones, mangosteen and a lot of locally harvested fruits.
• Lokot-lokot - a roll that looks like a bunch of golden brown hair intertwined together. You may purchase one at the airport or even at some local delicacy stores around the city.
• Pearls - the home of the South Sea Pearls- you can buy different kinds of pearls at Lantaka Hotel or at various malls within the Business District like the Sophia Jewellery at the 3rd level of Mindpro Citimall.
• Sardines- there are many popular sardine brands in the Philippine market today. Most of these brands are canned and packed in Zamboanga City's west coast areas, where the sardines are freshly caught.
• Seafood - you can buy fresh fish at the waterfront of the Main Public Market, Aderes Flea Market (in Guiwan), or at the weekend makeshift market at the Cawa-cawa Boulevard or at Sinunuc. The catch ranges from the famous Curacha to Freshwater and Saltwater Crabs to Yellow-fin and Bluefin Tuna, to unusual looking fishes and seaweeds.
• Souvenir items - You can choose a number of souvenir items at the Home Products store along Ledesma St.( near San Jose Rd. corner Climaco Ave.).
• Yakan-weaved Cloth - you can purchase this from the Yakan Village Weaving Center at Upper Calarian-just across the famed La Vista del Mar Beach Resort. The clothes are intricately woven to creat an ethnic pattern. Visitors usually use the clothes as table lining, tapestries or even as accessories to their formal wear.

Halal Restaurants in Zamboanga (city)

• ABC Bakery and Restaurant beside Shoppers Central

• Alavar's Seafood House

Don Alfaro St., Tetuan

• Antonio's Steakhouse

Pasonanca

• La Casa Maria - Sta.Maria ☎ +63 62 991-8230, +63 62 991-8023 Opening Hours: 6AM Monday - 10PM ₱100-500 Cafe, restaurant.

• Chowking - La Purisima Street GPS: across Puericulture Center ☎ +63 62 9921809, +63 62 9921810 The only oriental quick service restaurant in the city open 24 hours, and with free delivery service,

• Country Chicken Restaurant and Country Bakeshop

Pasonanca Road

• Eureka - Pasonanca Road ☎ +63 62-991-3284 Japanese & local cuisine.

• Flavourite Cuisine - Rizal St. and Nuñez branches
• Food Paradise

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• Golden Boys Sports Grille Nunez Extension

• Hai San Seafood Market and Restaurant - 60 San Jose Road GPS:

• Hanazono - Gov. Camins Ave GPS: A Japanese restaurant.

• Jimmy's Satti

Campaner cor. Brillantes

• Kadday Sug - Sta. Cruz Market
• Kintaro 10th High

Japanese restaurant at Skypark Hotel.

• Lejan Ice Cream House and Restaurant - Santa Maria

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• Mang Inasal - 2nd flr. Southway Plaza Mall

• Manang Terry's Chicken Inato Mayor Jaldon (Canelar) and Nunez (MP Tower) branches

• Mano-Mano

Gov. Ramos Avenue, Sta. Maria

• Niel's Fastfood

MCLL Highway, Mercedes

• Park 88

Pasonanca Park

• Red Ribbon Bakeshop - Shoppers' Center

• Papito's Grille

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• Patio Palmeras

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• St. Mary's Grille

Gov. Ramos Avenue fronting Sta. Maria Parish Church

• Savoury Panciteria and Restaurant

Mayor Jaldon St., Putik, Tetuan, Santa Maria

• Shamba Grille

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• Sunflower - Rizal St., Veterans Ave., Brilliantes St. branches
• A Taste of Asia - Unichan Building, Veterans Avenue fronting WMMC

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• Tropics Fine Cuisine - Sta. Maria fronting SLQ Chicken ☎ +63 62 990-2032

• Village Zamboanga

Gov. Camins Avenue beside Garden Orchid Hotel

• La Vista Seaside Restaurant

La Vista del Mar Resort, Calarian

• Whoopee Burgers Haus

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• Z-Beryani Persian Cuisine

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• Island Bubble Tea - Nunex Extension GPS: next to Asia United Bank, Front of SKYGO ☎ +63 62 926-3648 Pearl Shakes (25 flavors), Belgian waffles, fries. Perfect place to have merienda. Wi-fi zone.

• Myrna's Bakeshop - Pasonanca, km. 4 GPS: - Serves delicacies like cakes, pastries, Pasta and drinks (coffee and shakes).

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Zamboanga (city)

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Blue Pearl Pension House - Veterans Ave ☎ +63 62-992-3046 ₱500A/C double rooms with own bathrooms and cable TV.

• Blue Shark Hotel - Mayor Jaidon Street ☎ +63 62 9910676 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon ₱700A/C double room with own bathroom abd cable TV has 15 rooms

• La Casa Maria Hotel - Sta. Maria ☎ +63 62 991-8230, +63 62 991-8023 ₱1160 Hotel, cafe, restaurant.

• Hacienda de Palmeras Hotel & Restaurant - Palmeras Hotel & Restaurant | - Sta. Maria-Pasonanca Road ☎ +63 62-991-3284 - from ₱2200 In a quiet residential area, garden setting; clean, comfortable rooms; hot water, TV, mini bar, quiet A/C; complimentary breakfast, airport transfers, internet access; restaurant on-site.

• Hermosa Hotel - Mayor Jaldon Street ☎ +63 62 9912040 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon ₱699A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.

• Hotel Paradise - P. Reyes Street ☎ +63 62 9912026 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon 600A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. 30 rooms.

• Hotel Salwa - Gov. Camins Street GPS: ₱800An Islamic owned hotel. Double room with own bathroom and cable TV.

• Jardin dela Vina - Gov. Alvarez Avenue GPS: Check-in: noon / Check-out: noon ₱1100A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.

• Lantaka Hotel by the Sea - N. Valderossa Street GPS: ₱1100A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.

• Marcian Business Hotel

Mayor Cesar Climaco Avenue

• Marcian Garden Hotel - Gov. Camins Avenue GPS: from ₱995

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• Pension Royale Hotel - airport Road ☎ +63 62 9911295 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon ₱700A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. 12 rooms.

• Platinum 21 Pension House - 34 Barcelona Street GPS: in the downtown area ☎ +63 62-991-2514 ₱620/700 Standard a/c rooms with own hot water bathroom and cable TV. Deluxe a/c rooms with own Hot water bathroom and cable TV. Refrigerator.

• Preciosa Hotel - Mayor Climaco Ave GPS: 6.909203, 122.074024 ☎ +63 62 9922020 - An affordable old hotel in downtown area.

• Skypark Hotel - Tomas Claudio Street ☎ +63 62 9920951 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon double from ₱925 A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. This hotel idy the tallest structure in Zamboanga, and has a Japanese restaurant.

• Sweet Home Suite - Toribio St., Tetuan GPS: ₱400A very affordable accommodation can be found here.

• Viva Pension House. - Tomas Claudio and Urdaneta Streets ☎ +63 62 991-3783 ₱600A/C double rooms with own bathroom.

• Yang's Hotel - Tomas Claudio Street GPS: ₱800A/C double with bathroom and cable TV.

• Mag-V-Royal Hotel - corner Don Basilio Navarro Street & San Jose Road ☎ +63 62 9913054 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon ₱500 A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV. 19 rooms

• Bacolod Pension House - Gov Camins Avenue. ☎ +63 62 9918832 Checkin - noon / Check-out: noon ₱500 A/C double room with own bathroom and cable TV.

Medical Issues in Zamboanga (city)

• Zamboanga city Medical Center. Veterans Avenue. +63 62-9910573 (Government Hospital).

Cope

• Bureau of Immigration Zamboanga Office. 1st Floor. Radja Building. Gov Cains Avenue. ☎ +63 62-9912234.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Zamboanga (city)

• Ipil
• Dipolog
• Pagadian
• Iligan
• Cagayan de Oro
• Davao
• Metro Cebu

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