Death March KM Zero

This death march kilometer zero is one of the two starting points of the infamous death march, the other one being in Bagac, Bataan.. The march of the Filipino-American Prisoners-of-War started here on April 10, 1942. The historical plaque summarized in two languages the horrific ordeal of our heroes.

How to get there:

Mariveles is the southernmost town in the Bataan Peninsula which is reached by taking the Roman Highway which features a wide shoulder from Layac Junction. The wide highway ends just before the road goes in an exciting downhill zigzag road which is dubbed as "bitukang-manok". The route passes throuh the Bataan Economic Processing Zone before it reaches the Mariveles town proper.

The Death March kilometer zero monument serves as a welcome landmark upon reaching the town proper.

Mt. Samat – Dambana ng Kagitingan

Dambana ng Kagitingan (shrine of Valor) atop Mt. Samat (altitude 564 meters) in Pilar town Bataan was built in 1966 in memory of the soldiers of World War II.

How to get there:

From Manila, take the North Expressway (Balintawak Cloverleaf) and exit at San Fernando. From San Fernando, head southwestward about 34km all the way to the Layak junction that leads to Olongapo. At the junction, head straight. About half a kilometer from the Layak junction the road will veer left and will head southward. Just follow the road southward. A short distance from the point where the road veers southward, there will be a junction. Just follow the road to the right. This will take you through the main highway that bypasses the towns of Orani, Abucay and Balanga. After about 24km on this main highway, you will see a clearly marked junction that points to Mt. Samat on the right. Turn right, then about 4.5km towards Mt. Samat there will be a junction on the left that leads to the Shrine. This access road is about 6.5km winding uphill.

Mt. Mariveles – Camping Site

View from Ridge. Background is the mountain ranges in Bataan and farther is the bataan shoreline. Campers adapting to the high velocity wind. Cooking is a challenge and we positioned the tent with the back part facing the wind.