Local Guide
Zambales
Know more about the Province
Zambales is a province in the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. It boasts of an untainted forest landscape, the Sierra Madre mountain range, communities that practice living traditions and 107 miles of pure beach. Plus a whole bunch of cool islands and shoals for day trips and quiet camping trips. You can hike, swim and surf in Zambales.
Quick Facts
LanguageTagalog,Zambal,Ilocano; English is widely spoken
Time Zone
GMT +8 hours
Measures
Metric System
Voltage
220 / 250 volts
Plug Type
Visas
Most foreign visitors do not need visas for stays of less than 30 days. Three-month visas can be obtained in advance and cost around USD 35.
A 12% VAT tax applies to all food, shopping and hotel purchases in the Philippines. In addition, a ___% local government tax applies to purchases in the City of Zambales.
Local government taxes vary per city.
A service charge of 10% is usually added to hotel and restaurant bills. If not, a 10% tip is appropriate for waiters.
A lightweight t-shirt and shorts or jeans are appropriate for daily wear. Light jackets or windbreakers are good to have during rain storms or on occasional cool period.
For formal occasions, men wear coat and tie or a traditional Barong Tagalog, tailored slacks and leather shoes. Women often wear cocktail dresses with a light shawl.
Churches
Water Spring
Market
