How to get to Mabalacat
Mabalacat is Pampanga's transport gateway: Dau bus terminal, NLEX and SCTEX, and Clark International Airport next door.
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Mabalacat, a city since July 21, 2012, sits in northern Pampanga about 93 km from Manila, 10 km from Angeles and 27 km from San Fernando. Most of the Clark Freeport Zone, including Clark International Airport, lies within its borders.
By bus: Dau terminal
The Dau Bus Terminal in the south of the city is one of Central Luzon's main hubs, with buses to Metro Manila and to Tarlac, Pangasinan, Zambales, Baguio and other northern provinces. Dau is also the city's largest barangay.
By car
The city is served by the North Luzon Expressway, the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway and MacArthur Highway. Dau was once the northern end of NLEX. The SCTEX Dolores exit serves the Dolores area.
By air
Clark International Airport is next door; the Dolores area is about 10 minutes away by car.
What to see
Start at Tabnuan: Mabalacat Cultural Center, the old town hall turned museum, then visit the Kamikaze East Airfield Peace Memorial.
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More in Mabalacat
Clark Airport
Where to stay in Mabalacat near Clark airport
Budget hotels in Dau, family stays with pools and a private villa resort in Dolores, all close to Clark International Airport.
Things to do nearby
Attractions
Our Lady of Divine Grace Parish, Mabalacat
Mabalacat's town parish, where the choir keeps the old Pastorella tradition of Latin Christmas hymns.
Attractions
Kamikaze East Airfield Peace Memorial
Memorial on the site of the airfield where the first organised kamikaze mission took off on October 25, 1944, built as a call for peace.
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Tabnuan: Mabalacat Cultural Center
Arts and history museum in Mabalacat's former town hall, opened in February 2024.
Where to eat nearby
Kapampangan Food
Casa Salome
Old-style Filipino restaurant and events venue in Duquit, Mabalacat, recommended by the DOT's Region III office.
Where to stay nearby
Near Clark Airport
The Fern Private Resort & Spa
Private villa resort in Dolores with adult and kids' pools, a spa and a kitchen, 10 minutes from Clark International Airport.