8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Antipolo Now

Where to go: Top Eight Places You Must Visit In Antipolo

Antipolo City, Philippines — Have you ever been to Antipolo City? If you haven’t been there yet, you should take a trip there now since it’s just a mere 2-hour drive from Manila. What’s best about Antipolo is that you can eat at the many restaurants that line its ridges. You’ll see a spectacular view of Manila, especially at night when plenty of lights are turned on in the vast darkness surrounding it.

Antipolo is also considered a pilgrimage site because Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is located there, and this church is a popular destination during Holy Week. There is also a mystical cave and Via Dolorosa (14 Stations). And if you usually take home souvenirs and food from your trip, Antipolo offers that too. You can visit their “pasalubong shops and Suman stalls” as you leave Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage.

If you’re still looking for more places in Antipolo to visit, here are the top ten places you shouldn’t miss on your trip.

Pinto Art Museum

Despite having many patrons, this is where you can be at one with nature and simply relax alone or with your family.

Pinto Art Museum is IG-worthy too, and every corner of the place deserves a moment of appreciation. This is a place where nature meets art. That’s why people love going here, and there are multiple artworks to marvel at. The artworks on display here range from paintings to sculptures to dioramas, and they even have cafes where you can enjoy the view and the place.

Location: 1 Sierra Madre St. Grand Heights Rd, Antipolo, Rizal
Contact no: 697-1015
Operating hours: Mon-Sun 9am-6pm

Hinulugang Taktak

Hinulugan Taktak may be a once-famous waterfall in Antipolo, but due to people abusing nature, throwing trashes, and unimaginable things in the water, this has become a polluted area.

But many NGOs and LGUs are working hand in hand to revive this place, and they have constantly been trying to maintain the park for people to see. People are starting to rediscover the place, although the water is not suitable for swimming anymore.

Location: Taktak Road, Antipolo

Camp Tipolo Adventureland

If you’re more inclined to adventurous trips, going to Camp Tipolo Adventureland will definitely do the trick. It is located inside Loreland Farm Resort, where you can view Laguna de Bay and witness a stunning sunrise.

There are three activities to try there; the first one is the Lagoon Area which includes the Tarzan Jump, Tight Rope, Balancing Log, and Balancing Bridge; the second one is the Low Ropes Extreme which includes U-Bridge, Bossom Bridge, and Monkey Bars, the third one is the Low Ropes Course which includes the Spider Web, the fourth one the Mudslide and the last one the Mudcrawl.
All these courses ensure you have a fun-filled and exciting day.

Location: Loreland Farm Resort, 1870, Antipolo
Contact no: 534-2517
Inquire at: inquiry@camptipolo.com

Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa

This serene getaway in Antipolo is located on one of its ridges, that’s why you can have a good look at Laguna de Bay and Metro Manila, which is so beautiful at night. The surroundings are filled with trees, and flowers and it’s all about nature and feeling refreshed and at peace. They also have a spa in case the pools and rain shower massage are not enough to relax those nerves and muscles.

Location: San Roque, Antipolo, Rizal, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal
Contact no: 570-2532

PACEM Eco-Park

PACEM stands for Peace and Care for Earth Ministry; the eco-park is inside Assumption College in Antipolo. When in Antipolo, it’s easy to feel calm and full of positive energy because the place sends out a light feeling, maybe because there are a lot of religious places there or because you are really at one with nature and PACEM eco-park is one of the places where you can just spend a day not worrying about anything. For people who like less foot traffic, this is the place for you because it’s never crowded here.

You will experience crickets everywhere, chirping birds, butterflies (taking photos are not allowed), trees, wooded area, nature, nature…

Location: Assumption Antipolo, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo
Contact no: 696-3274 or 697-2354
Operating hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm / Sat 8:30am-12nn

Mount Purro Nature Reserve

General Miguel Malvar is a fine gentleman who loves nature; he left the corporate world to pursue something he has always dreamed of: building a haven for all nature lovers. His inspiration is his mom and his grandfather.

You can enjoy the sanctuary’s hiking trails, cabanas, lounge, horseback riding sessions, game room, trek to the lagoon and waterfalls, meeting the Dumagats (indigenous people of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range), swimming, bonfires and their pitch tents. They also have spa treatments and can accommodate weddings and other events.

Location: Barangay Calawis, Antipolo
Contact no: 542-3005
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm

Casa Santa Museum

It may not be Christmas yet, but don’t let that stop you from being a kid again, and visit Casa Santa Museum in Jardin de Miramar. You’ll be transported to another place as soon as you enter the place because their collection is awe-inspiring, from life-size Santas to singing Santas and Turkish-inspired Santa.

This museum has been receiving a lot of airtime from shows like Umagang Kay Ganda, Unang Hirit, and One Morning and they have also been featured in publications like Star Magazine and Disney Princess. International media companies like Reuters and Associated Press have also featured them.

Location: 276 San Jose Ext., San Isidro, Antipolo City
Contact no: 584-3199
Fax no: 697-4077
Cellphone no: 09178912208
Email: info@jardindemiramar.com

Don’t Forget!

When in Antipolo, don’t forget to visit Antipolo Cathedral. This church enshrines the Marian image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage and is the seat of the Bishop of Antipolo. Take a short visit to pay homage to Our Lady of Peace and Voyage and pray for safe travel.

Your visit to the Antipolo Cathedral will not be complete without buying suman and kasoy at Victory Pasalubong Center, located right next to the cathedral.

I hope you include these places on your next visit to Antipolo!

I’m sure there are more activities that we can add to this list of things to do in Antipolo. I hope you can also share it by posting a comment below. 🙂 Safe Travels, everyone!

Check out our complete list of recommended Hotels in Antipolo City via Agoda, or you may also see available Airbnb properties there.

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