November 15, 2012

Clark Freeport Pampanga

Located in the heart of Philippine’s Central Luzon, only an hour and 30 minutes away, visit the calm and culture-rich Clark.  


Getting to Clark is just easy and fast. Just take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga. And within just a split sec tadah! Welcome to Clark!
Clark Freeport Pampanga is an all in one hub. From business to leisure, to travel and aviation.
Clark indeed has it all.
Clark has a lot of historical landmarks. Like the Salakot which is a big hat located at the middle of a park that you'll get to see even before you enter Clark Freeport itself.
They do have a bunch of tourist destinations like  
  • Themeparks
  • Casinos
  • Golf course
  • Duty Free
  • Factory outlets (Nike Adidas and other imported stuffs all up to 70%)
  • 4-Wheel Drive
  • Go-Carts
  • Target Shooting
  • and a whole lot more
But the most popular destination is the Fonatana Waterpark. Its quite of a themepark with big wave pools and all. Perfect for family and group getaways. I have never been to Fontana. Supposedly, I will go there with my colleagues last March 2012. BUT I  got "sick".
They are a lot of great activities you can do in Clark, however we went there toooo early so everything was still closed. We left Manila around 5AM, we arrived around 7AM. tourist spots open 9AM.
LOST. We know for a fact that there a lot of things and places you can do in Clark Freeport, but there were a lot of empty lots and few signs amd directions. So we do not know where to go. As we drove around Clark, we have reached Ngayong Pilipino. However, they were still closed. They open at 9AM. Decided to grab some breakfast first at McDonalds.
Ngayong Pilipino
Ngayon Pilipino is a six hectare theme park which highlights the Philippines' diverse and unique culture featuring replicas of Ifugao and Muslim houses, Aeta village and other attractions. Originally, Ngayon Pilipino is "orginally" located at Pasay near Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). But due to some unknown reasons (innovation of new and better themeparks I guess), its already closed.
Replica of Emilio Auguinaldo's House
Replica of Barasoain Church located orginally in Bulucan
There is a Cultural Show every 11AM in Ngayon Pilipino Plaza. It will showcase some Filipino Traits, Traditions, Events and Costumes.

We had a chance to watch the cultural show of the MALONG. I even participated. It wsa funny and fun.


Free Jeepney Ride around Ngayon Pilipino
Clark Air Base
For your information. Clark Freeport Pampanga has its own International Airport.
Yes brah, you read it right. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. That's how rich this place is. (Rich talaga?)
And beside from its INTERNATIONAL Airport. They also have an Air Base. Formerly the United States Air Base here in the Philippines during Lolo Days. How cool is that?
Awesooomme thing here is that you get a chance to take pictures with those REAL but old planes, choppers and machines guns. BANG!
A quick daytrip to the North is indeed a quick getaway that is indeed S U L I T.
Clark Freeport Pampanga