ZAMBOANGA CITY - "Previously labeled as City of Flowers to Asia's Latin city Sambuangan Walking tour

Zamboanga City, officially the City of Zamboanga or Jambangan in the native Subanon language, is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 977,234 people.

Zamboanga City, known for its old Spanish fort, Fort Pilar. A tourist destination besides being considered as Highly Urbanized and Independent city in the region. It is also known as the third older charter city in the Philippines. In 2006, Zamboanga City was re-labeled from “City of Flowers” to “Asia's Latin City”.

Zamboanga City is in the Mindanao region of the Philippines. Known as the "City of Flowers" (the etymology of Zamboanga comes from the Malay word jambangan means garden of flowers), it is now one of the most important and busiest port cities in the Philippines.

Zamboanga Sibugay/Ipil is a major producer and exporter of raw rubber, rice, marine and aqua-culture products. Ipil, as its major growth center, will serve as the central conduit of the different provinces and cities within the region.

From juicy grilled fish to succulent shrimp and the city's signature curacha (a crab variant), the local seafood market and restaurants can serve up any seafood lover's ultimate culinary experience. Zamboanga City's cultural diversity is beautifully mirrored in its cuisine.

Zamboanga City is an underrated tourist destination for those seeking a historical and cultural experience. The city goes by the nickname “Asia's Latin City” due to its strong Hispanic influence. This can be seen in their regional language as locals speak Chavacano, the only Spanish-based creole in Asia.

Okay guys. Let's walk...

00:00 intro
00:01 Gateway Mall & Southway Mall
06:00 SM mindpro
10:00 City Cathedral
12:00 OK Department store
19:30 Pershing Plaza
26:00 KCC