Compared to more popular tourist destinations in the Philippines like Manila or Cebu, Angeles City may be unheard of by the majority of international travelers. However, the city is known for its vibrant nightlife, which gives it the nickname Sin City of the Philippines.
Beyond that, Angeles City in the Philippines is also rich in cultural and historical backgrounds, as the city is home to various indigenous tribes living in the area.
In addition, you can also get a chance to visit some of the best landmarks in Angeles City, including the Holy Rosary Parish Church. Some you can visit for free, while the other attractions are pretty affordable to explore Angeles City for a day or two.
Today, we have Ruben and Rachel of Gamintraveler to share some insights about some of the best things to do in Angeles City on a budget. So, here we go!
How to Explore Angeles City on a Budget in the Philippines
Thinking about it, one would assume that $10 is too low a budget to explore a thriving, multi-cultural area like Angeles City in Pampanga. This post aims to teach you just what to do with your Hamilton and how much it is actually worth in the Philippines.
Try the world-famous sisig at Mila’s Tokwa’t Baboy
The official home of the best sisig in the land, Mila’s is one of Pampanga’s culinary treasures.
Sisig is a dish made with pig parts that are pretty challenging to cook with: cheek, ears, liver and sometimes even the brain.
Inventive as they are, Filipinos came up with this unique dish that the late and great Anthony Bourdain believed will “win the hearts and minds of the world.” A plate of sisig at Mila’s only costs $3.75 USD (around 200 PHP)!
Susie's Cuisine at Angeles City.
Eat your heart out at Susie’s Cuisine
Looking for the best merienda (or mid-day snack) place in the city?
Susie’s Cuisine has long been the go-to restaurant for local delicacies such as palabok and halo-halo, both of which are only $1.50 USD (around 80 PHP) for each!
The joint also offers rice meals, coffee and many other specialty kakanin that all locals love.
Try the local street food
While dining in restaurants is great, nothing beats eating the country’s local street food.
It offers visitors a unique perspective into the everyday lives of the city’s residents and allows tourists to interact more with the locals.
Top street food choices include balut, mani, mini hot dogs, and fish and chicken balls. All this you can buy with less than a dollar!
The museum is located in the city’s heritage district. It has 9 different galleries that gives you a peek into Filipino life throughout the years. There is no admission fee; donations are highly appreciated.
Pamintuan Mansion.
Enjoy Marquee Mall’s shops, gardens and cinema
A huge part of contemporary Philippine culture includes going to the mall to spend with the family or to just cool off.
At Marquee Mall, a premier shopping center in Pampanga, you can enjoy walking around its air conditioned halls or taking a break at its many gardens. A movie in the mall’s cinema house only costs around $4 USD (around 215 PHP) per person. Very affordable, right?
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I’ve never heard of this place, but I am from Nevada and don’t want to share the Sin City title. Lol! Looks like this could really be a budget find though, I’ll have to look into it more. Thanks!
My mom is from Bataan, but I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting the Philippines yet – this makes me want to go for sure! I want that sisig! But I can’t do the balut, LOL!
hahaha. i know, right? i don’t think i will ever dare myself to try balut either, i just feel like i don’t have a heart to eat something in the form of fetus. not even when it’s a bird’s.
i’ve only been to manila before, but i definitely want to explore more parts of the philippines. it looks closer from here, so maybe next year more of the philippines for me, maybe angeles city to begin with. 😉
How fun! This food looks amazing! would love to visit there!
Yes, I admit. I assumed you were talking about Los Angeles. Angeles City looks like a wonderful place to visit for a cultural experience.
I don’t care what anyone says, street food is always the best! You’re making my hungry!
I’ve never heard of this place, but I am from Nevada and don’t want to share the Sin City title. Lol! Looks like this could really be a budget find though, I’ll have to look into it more. Thanks!
My mom is from Bataan, but I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting the Philippines yet – this makes me want to go for sure! I want that sisig! But I can’t do the balut, LOL!
hahaha. i know, right? i don’t think i will ever dare myself to try balut either, i just feel like i don’t have a heart to eat something in the form of fetus. not even when it’s a bird’s.
i’ve only been to manila before, but i definitely want to explore more parts of the philippines. it looks closer from here, so maybe next year more of the philippines for me, maybe angeles city to begin with. 😉