HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesZamboanga 16 Things to do in Zamboanga + Tourist Spots By Marcos Detourista. Updated on January 1, 2020. Where to go in Zamboanga? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Zamboanga tourist spots, attractions & more. The Zamboanga peninsula is a vast region in Western Mindanao, Philippines, encompassing a beautiful mix of natural and cultural attractions. At the center is Zamboanga City, the regional capital featuring a rich Spanish-colonial heritage in between fascinating natural wonders. When you visit Zamboanga City, you must never skip a tour of El Museo de Zamboanga, Climaco Freedom Park, Fort Pilar Shrine, and Paseo del Mar to have your fill of the region’s storied past. Then, explore the Pink Sand Beach, Sirommon Island, the Vinta boats, the Rio Hondo Village, Zamboanga Cathedral, and Yakan Weaving Village for an enriching adventure of the city’s glorious sights. Zamboanga City is a convenient tourist spot well-connected to other domestic destinations through Zamboanga International Airport. It’s also a great starting point to explore the rest of the peninsula, including the famous cities of Dapitan, Pagadian, Dipolog, and Isabela. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Zamboanga travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Zamboanga HotelsFlights View all travel tips on: Zamboanga. 1. Pink Sand Beach & Great Santa Cruz Island Pink Beach at Great Santa Cruz Island in Zamboanga City, Philippines Pink Beach in Great Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Zamboanga City. Save on Google Maps. For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Fort Pilar Shrine Fort Pilar Shrine in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 3. Fort Pilar Museum Fort Pilar Museum in Zamboanga City, Philippines Fort Pilar Museum in Zamboanga City, Philippines Fort Pilar Museum in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: N.S. Valderosa Street, Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 4. Zamboanga City Hall Zamboanga City Hall in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: N S Valderosa St, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 5. Paseo del Mar Paseo del Mar in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Valderoza street (right beside Fort Pilar), Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Norte. Save on Google Maps. 6. Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (R.T. Lim Boulevard) Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (R.T. Lim Boulevard) in Zamboanga City, Philippines Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (R.T. Lim Boulevard) in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: rt lim, Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 7. Zamboanga Golf Club and Beach Resort Zamboanga Golf Course Beach Park in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 8. Yakan Weaving Village Yakan Weaving Center in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Upper Calarian, Labuan – Limpapa National Road, Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay. Save on Google Maps. 9. Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat Jardin Maria Clara in Zamboanga City, Philippines Jardin Maria Clara in Zamboanga City, Philippines Jardin Maria Clara in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: 219 Pasonanca Road, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 10. Freedom Park Freedom Park in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 11. Abong-Abong Stations of the Cross Abong-Abong Stations of the Cross in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 12. Taluksangay Mosque Taluksangay Mosque in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 13. Zamboanga Cathedral Zamboanga Cathedral in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: La Purisima St, Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 14. Tetuan Church Tetuan Church in Zamboanga City, Philippines Tetuan Church in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: P. Burgos St, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 15. Rio Hondo Village Rio Hondo Village in Zamboanga City, Philippines Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps. 16. Merloquet Falls Merloquet Falls in Zamboanga City, Philippines Where to go near Zamboanga & beyond Basilan White Beach, in Malamawi Island, Isabela City, Basilan, Philippines Location: ARMM region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Basilan Travel Essentials Where to stay See more: Basilan travel tips 7 Places To Visit in Basilan Davao Location: Davao region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps. Davao Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Davao (DVO) Airport to Hotel/City Private Transfer Davao 24hr COVID-19 RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Testing Davao COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing See more: Davao travel tips Davao DOT-Accredited Hotels 14 Places To Visit in Davao 9 Places To Visit in Balut & Sarangani Islands What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Zamboanga that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Zamboanga Zamboanga tourist spots, things to do in Zamboanga, where to go in Zamboanga & more. 1. Pink Sand Beach & Great Santa Cruz Island 2. Fort Pilar Shrine 3. Fort Pilar Museum 4. Zamboanga City Hall 5. Paseo del Mar 6. Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (R.T. Lim Boulevard) 7. Zamboanga Golf Club and Beach Resort 8. Yakan Weaving Village 9. Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat 10. Freedom Park 11. Abong-Abong Stations of the Cross 12. Taluksangay Mosque 13. Zamboanga Cathedral 14. Tetuan Church 15. Rio Hondo Village 16. Merloquet Falls Basilan Davao Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Zamboanga Click below & search recommended Zamboanga hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. 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