A place of refined culture and strong local identity, Zamboanga is worth a visit. Located at the Western part of Mindanao, the peninsula of Zamboanga is divided into 5 political divisions namely: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zambuanga Sibugay, Zamboanga City and Isabela City. Four of the divisions are mainly agricultural and rural settlements, however Zamboanga City is considered to be the center of commerce and industry. Known as the "little Spin of the Philippines", there are still many traces of our former European colonizers in Zamboanga. The main dialect, Chavacano is mostly composed of Spanish words. Another known fact about Zamboanga is its abundance of seafood. The cooking style is Creole Spanish with local influences, at very affordable prices. In October, Zamboanga holds the annual Zamboanga Hermosa Festival, a month-long celebration which includes the Regatta de Zamboanga, or the festival of ventas (colorful local-made sail boats). Zamboanga is also the gateway to other local and international destinations such as Bongao, Jolo, and Sandakan in Malaysia. A vibrant sight to see and a feast to experience. Zamboanga welcomes you to its shores.