Pasonanca

Pasonanca

Pasonanca is a barrio/barangay of Zamboanga City belonging to the First (West) Congressional district where Pasonanca Park is located. Known as the "Little Baguio in the South", it is one of the highest elevated barangays from the sea level.

Tourist attractions

*La Jardin de Maria Clara Lobregat is a garden park named after the late mayor Maria Clara Lobregat. The park consists of floral and butterfly species such as orchids, roses and colorful butterflies surrounding the garden. It also has an aviary park for the avian species such as parrots, turkeys, and eagles among the birds.
*The Zamboanga Convention Center is located fronting the Boy Scout Grounds, it was used for entertainment events and symposia. It has been the temporary regional office of the Department of Interior and Local Government at the basement of the convention center.
*Area 88 Cafe and Restaurant, Antonio's Steakhouse, and Country Chicken are among the restaurants that provides excellent Chavacano and Filipino dishes. They have been the perfect places for nightlife.
*Abong-Abong Park has the Stations of the Cross, the cross atop, and the scenic view of the city are interesting spots tourists go to Abong-abong park, also known for the biggest mountain in the city, Mount Pulong Bato.
*Freedom Park is the memorial park and burial site of the slain Mayor Cesar C. Climaco.
*The Regency Astoria has a convention center, dining hall, and a swimming pool. The center has been hosted wedding events, debuts, birthdays, baptismals and conferences.
*The Boy Scout Grounds is a campsite for the Boy Scouts. It has an outdoor amphitheater.
*Pasonanca Swimming Pools are frequently visited by Zamboangueños and Kababayans for swimming.

ee also

*Zamboanga City


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