Avoid Long Queues and Travel in these Kid-friendly Places in Bataan

In case that you're searching for a quick method to travel out of Manila, the province of Bataan should be on your list. It's a popular destination for both Filipinos and foreign visitors from across the world because of its abundance of natural wonders, historic monuments, beautiful resorts and beach resorts, and so much more. Located only a few hours from Manila, Bataan is readily accessible by public or private transportation.

This also makes it a great place to visit with your kids when you want to have a quick weekend getaway with the whole family.

Water parks, theme parks, and playgrounds abound in Bataan, making it the ideal destination for families with young children. Children will really benefit from this chance to have a nice time, learn new things, and eat well without having to stand in long lines.

Let's have a look at the best places and Bataan tourist spots to take the kids in Bataan for fun family trips and weekends away!

Bataan Technology Park

The Morong Special Economic Zone in Bataan facing the South China Sea is home to the 365-hectare Bataan Technology Park, which was formerly the United Nations Philippine Refugee Processing Center. Training and transition facilities were established at the facility in the 1970s for Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian refugees who had fled to the Philippines at the time of the Vietnam War.

Morong Bataan, a tourist destination in the Philippines, has a museum dedicated to the friendship between the Vietnamese refugees and Filipinos during World War II. Visiting Bataan Technology Park is the ideal way to see a variety of attractions in one area.

Location: UN Ave, Morong, Bataan

• From Lumina Pilar- Around minutes 1 hr 12 minutes travel time
• From The Balanga Residences- Around 1 hr 28 minutes travel time

Bataan World War II Museum

It was decided to construct the Bataan World War II Museum in Bataan as a memorial to those who defend our country in World War 2. Major General Edward P. King Jr. surrendered to Japanese soldiers in this museum building in order to save additional damage. The surrender site memorial is situated on the museum's grounds. These include artifacts from the Second World War and dioramas depicting the famed Bataan death march.

Location: Jose Basa St, City of Balanga, Bataan

• From Lumina Pilar- Around minutes 22 minutes travel time
• From The Balanga Residences- Around 17 minutes travel time

Bataan National Park

A safe sanctuary for a large range of creatures of all kinds, Bataan National Park is the sole intact stand of closed-canopy dipterocarp forest in Central Luzon. This Samal Bataan tourism destination is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including huge fruit bats, wild monkeys, wild boars, civet cats, eagles, and pygmy woodpeckers.

Location: Samal, Bataan

• From Lumina Pilar- Around minutes 1 hr 25 minutes travel time
• From The Balanga Residences- Around minutes 1 hr 33 minutes travel time

Ocean Adventure

At a distance of around an hour and a half from Bataan, the Ocean Adventure theme park is a popular destination for families to visit. Ocean Adventure is a terrific place to spend a day in beautiful Subic Bay, located near Camayan Wharf. Come here to observe some of the most magnificent marine life, such as dolphins, whales, and sea lions, in their natural environment. There are also animal performances, food options, and an aquarium at this location.

Location: Ocean Adventure Approach Rd, West Ilanin Forest Area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, 2222 Bataan

• From Lumina Pilar- Around minutes 1 hr 27 minutes travel time
• From The Balanga Residences- Around minutes 1 hr 23 minutes travel time

Corregidor Island

You may also visit Corregidor Island, a Bataan tourist spot which is famous for its history. In the vicinity of Bataan and Manila Bay, you'll find the little rocky island of Corregidor. In World War II, it served as the headquarters of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Japanese and served as a testament to their bravery. It was because of the large canyons around Corregidor that Japanese soldiers stayed away from the island during their occupation of the Philippines.

Pawikan Conservation Center

Approximately about an hour and a half's drive from Bataan, you'll find the Pawikan Conservation Center, which is a protected area on the shores of the Subic Bay. There is a government-run facility here dedicated to the conservation of baby sea turtles. These turtles have been threatened by poaching, natural predation, illicit trade, severe fishing conditions, and climate change during the last several decades. The turtles at this conservation center are bred and released into the ocean.

Location: Morong Bataan

• From Lumina Pilar- Around minutes 55 minutes travel time
• From The Balanga Residences- Around minutes 1 hr 12 minutes travel time

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Acuzar's houses are the most well-known tourist attractions in Bagac Batan, and there's no denying it. Discover a neighborhood steeped in antiquity and filled with fascinating stories about the people who lived here before you. Historical houses that have been moved from their original locations and refurbished will allow you to witness Old Manila in all its splendor.

There is beauty wherever you look, thanks to the abundance of historic buildings, expansive landscapes, and mind-blowing waterworks. There are other ways to go about the resort, including the Tramvia, the balsa, or the most frequent method of public transit in the contemporary Philippines, to observe the casas from a new perspective. Another option is for you to rent a vehicle and drive on your own around the resort, although it's not recommended.

Location: Brgy. Ibaba, Bagac, Bataan

• From Lumina Pilar- Around minutes 30 minutes travel time
• From The Balanga Residences- Around minutes 47 minutes travel time

It's good to know that there are a lot of kid-friendly places near Manila that our entire family can visit in a quick weekend escapade.

But your family vacation can be much more convenient if you have a vacation home in Bataan Province through Lumina Homes. This popular tourist destination is quite near to our communities in Bataan namely:

·        Lumina Pilar – Brgy. Liyang, Pilar, Bataan

·        The Balanga Residences – Brgy. Cupang Proper, Balanga City, Bataan

It's much easier to bring your whole family when you visit Bataan as you don't have to worry about your accommodations in the province. Although there are various hotels available in the area such as the Gap Plaza Hotel or the Grand Peninsula Suites, we know that you would be feel more comfortable if you can stay in a place you can call your own.

And because of the proximity of our communities to tourist attraction, you can also invite adventure seekers to rent out your place and get some additional passive income through this property investment.

So don't forget to drop by to one of our Lumina Homes communities in Bataan and start your smart investment as early as now!