The freeport boulevards
Tree-lined avenues, restored American-era buildings and green open spaces make Clark the most walkable freeport in the country — a calm, planned city within a city.
Pampanga, Central Luzon (Region III) · Philippines
Clark
A former US airbase turned freeport — wide boulevards, a huge waterpark, hot-air balloons and gateway to Pampanga's food country.
About Clark
Wide skies over an old airbase
Clark Freeport Zone spreads across the runways and parade grounds of a former US Air Force base in Pampanga — now one of the Philippines' cleanest, greenest planned zones, with its own international airport, resorts, museums and the country's biggest waterpark. It sits in the heart of Kapampangan food country, famous as the culinary capital of the Philippines, and hosts the beloved Hot Air Balloon Festival each dry season.
Places & Experiences
Highlights of Clark
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Each dry season, dozens of colorful balloons lift from Clark's old airfield at sunrise — one of Luzon's most photographed events.
Aqua Planet
One of Asia's largest waterparks — giant slide towers, a huge wave pool and lazy river on the freeport's edge.
Things to Do
What to do in Clark
- 01
Spend a day at Aqua Planet's slides and wave pool
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Catch the Hot Air Balloon Festival (dry season)
- 03
Walk the Clark Museum and Stotsenburg parade ground
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Eat your way through Pampanga: sisig, betute, kare-kare
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Dine and golf at the freeport resorts
Where to Stay
Where to stay in Clark
01
Resort hotels inside the freeport — golf courses, pools, casinos
02
Boutique hotels near the museum and parade ground
03
Angeles City inns, 15 minutes south
Travel Planning
Plan your Clark journey
Getting There
- Fly to Clark International Airport (CRK) — served by budget carriers from Manila, Cebu, Singapore, Hong Kong and more
- Drive from Manila via NLEX, about 1.5-2 hours
- Buses and point-to-point shuttles run from Manila, Cubao and Trinoma
Best Time to Visit
November to April — dry season; balloon festival typically in the first quarter
Travel Tips
- Clark is spread out — rent a car or use freeport taxis for the day
- Pair Clark with Angeles City and Pampanga's food scene 15 minutes away
- Mt. Pinatubo trekking tours depart from nearby Capas
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Where to Stay
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Things to Do
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