Zamboanga City is one of my favorite destinations in Mindanao. With its stunning natural sights, vibrant culture, preserved history and amazing cuisine, it’s a place I don’t mind revisiting again and again. “Asia’s Latin City” is known for strong Hispanic and Latin influence. Zamboanga City is the center of economic activities in Mindanao, with its modern international seaport and airport serving as the entry point in the country to many destinations in Southeast Asia.

, Zamboanga City is a melting pot of culture and cuisine. Despite the negative portrayal of the city and the region as a whole due to isolated incidents, I feel like it’s one of the safest places to visit in Mindanao. It is one of the most populous and 3rd largest city by land area in the Philippines, where many locals go about their lives peacefully.