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

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1. Pink Sand Beach & Great Santa Cruz Island

Location: Zamboanga City. Save on Google Maps.

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2. Fort Pilar Shrine

Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

3. Fort Pilar Museum

Location: N.S. Valderosa Street, Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

4. Zamboanga City Hall

Location: N S Valderosa St, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

5. Paseo del Mar

Location: Valderoza street (right beside Fort Pilar), Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Norte. Save on Google Maps.

6. Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (R.T. Lim Boulevard)

Location: rt lim, Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

7. Zamboanga Golf Club and Beach Resort

Location: Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

8. Yakan Weaving Village

Location: Upper Calarian, Labuan – Limpapa National Road, Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay. Save on Google Maps.

9. Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat

Location: 219 Pasonanca Road, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

10. Freedom Park

Location: Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

11. Abong-Abong Stations of the Cross

Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

12. Taluksangay Mosque

Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

13. Zamboanga Cathedral

Location: La Purisima St, Zamboanga, 7000 Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

14. Tetuan Church

Location: P. Burgos St, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

15. Rio Hondo Village

Location: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Save on Google Maps.

16. Merloquet Falls

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Basilan

Location: ARMM region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps.

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Davao

Location: Davao region, Mindanao, southern Philippines. Save on Google Maps.

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Places to visit in Zamboanga

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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.

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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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