Events and Culture

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, more commonly known as Barásoain Church, is a historical landmark as much as it is a church. Built in 1888, it served as the seat of the Malolos Congress in 1898 and the site of the inauguration of the First Philippine Republic in January 23, 1899. It features Baroque and Renaissance Revival architecture consisting mostly of adobe and concrete.

Commonly known as Kamistisuhan, Kamistisuhan District of Malolos is marked by Spanish and American-era houses and government structures. It is also the birthplace of the First Philippine Republic. The National Historical Institute (now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines) declared the area as a National Historical Landmark and a Heritage Town dated August 15, 2001.

The Pawikan Conservation Center lets visitors learn all about Morong's Olive Ridley marine turtles and the conservation efforts being done to help save them. Located in Brgy. Nagbalayong near the original nesting site of the turtles, the center organizes conservation activities where visitors may get hands-on experience in night patrols. The center is also remarkably managed by former poachers turned protectors of the endangered creatures.

Experience luxury accommodations and leisure amenities in Bataan's first luxury mountain resort. Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas & Resort sits on an eight-hectare property within lush mountains and offers private villa stays with outdoor jacuzzis. It also serves as a scenic events space.

Experience luxury accommodations and leisure amenities in Bataan's first luxury mountain resort. Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas & Resort sits on an eight-hectare property within lush mountains and offers private villa stays with outdoor jacuzzis. It also serves as a scenic events space.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar ("Acuzar's Philippine Houses") lets you experience luxurious beach resort accommodations and amenities in Spanish coloniral-era mansions which were rebuilt in 2003. It offers different heritage experiences, spa services at the Majayjay Wellness & Spa, and six different dining experiences set amidst a romantic beachfront location. It is also popular location for photoshoots and conventions.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar ("Acuzar's Philippine Houses") lets you experience luxurious beach resort accommodations and amenities in Spanish colonial-era mansions that were rebuilt in 2003. It offers different heritage experiences, spa services at the Majayjay Wellness & Spa, and six different dining experiences set amidst a romantic beachfront location. It is also a popular location for photoshoots and conventions.

Amanda's Marine Products offers a wide range of delicacies that let you taste the flavors of Balanga. Their sautéed shrimp paste (ginisang bagoong alamang) is a must-try dip for green or ripe mangoes. They also sell a wide range of processed marine products such as dried fish (tuyo), smoked fish (tinapa), and bottled products such as milkfish (bangus) in corn oil and smoked fish flakes, among others.
 

PopUp Arts & Crafts carries meaningful arts, crafts, gift items, and even pieces of art proudly created by locals. Bring home a woven bamboo basket, honey, and other products sourced from the indigenous Aeta people.
 

When in Balanga Market, shoppers should include smoked fish in their haul. The market sells a variety of dried and smoked fish like tilapia and tunsoy wrapped in brown paper, ready to be brought home and consumed with a pile of hot rice and fried egg for breakfast or any time of the day.