Get fascinated with Villa Escudero’s showcase of the
serene rural life in the Philippines!
Whether you’re a balikbayan, foreign or local tourist
who wants a taste of the simple yet relaxing country life, then Villa Escudero
should be on the top of your list. They got so much to offer in terms of
history, culture, natural scenery, and cuisine. Plus, it can be your quick getaway
spot since it’s just a 2 hours drive south of Metro Manila.
For a day, immerse yourself around this lush coconut
plantation turned resort and enjoy the Filipino culture at its finest.
But before heading on to the south and experience the
alluring charm of the Philippines, here are the top 5 activities you can do at Villa Escudero that will surely give you
a taste of home:
1. Fill your stomachs
with Filipino Delicacies by the Waterfalls
Villa Escudero’s main highlight is its unique
restaurant, where you can dine in a man-made waterfall as your fascinating
backdrop. This world-renowned waterfall restaurant offers eat-like-a-local
dining experience with its delectable traditional Filipino buffet lunch,
kamayan style, while soaking your feet in the shallow running water.
Everyday is like a feast with various meals like
grilled liempo, adobo, caldereta, inihaw na isda, ensalada with bagoong, and
fresh fruits. Even though you can enjoy the same foods in any Filipino
restaurant, the unique ambiance and experience in here is something you shouldn’t
miss.
Lunch at the Labasin Waterfall restaurant is served at
10:30 AM until 2:00 PM.
2. Go bamboo rafting
Get mesmerized by the scenic view of Lake Labasin by hopping
on native bamboo rafts overlooking the majestic view of Mt. Banahaw. As you
wander around the area, you can also see native houses built along one side of
the lake and the vast forest on the other side.
You better try it out and gauge your rafting skills!
;)
3. Get cultured as you
watch the Philippines Experience Show
If you want some amusement, you can watch the cultural
shows that are performed by this marvelous resort’s very talented staffs and
musicians.
They present various folk dances and songs such as
Tinikling, Maglalatik, and Pandanggo sa Ilaw which demonstrate the culture of
various Indigenous groups all over the Philippines. Not only that they are very
entertaining and skillful with every performance but they also aim to showcase the
Philippine customs and traditions in a vibrant and joyful way!
4. Take a stroll around
the place
To get around the villa, you can ride a bike or hop on
colorful e-jeepneys. But the best way to stroll around is by riding a
hydraulic-powered carabao carts. The carabao represents a typical Filipino
lifestyle as it is used by Filipino farmers. It is also the Philippine national
animal because of its strength and endurance.
As you tour around, you can also spot some villagers
wearing traditional Filipino clothes which will make you feel that you’ve just
had a trip down to our ancestors’ memory lane.
5. Tour around the
Church-inspired Museum
This replica of San Francisco Church in Intramuros
that was painted in pink is one of the spectacular spots you can find at Villa
Escudero. Although it’s
not really a church, but it is a museum filled with impressive collections of
religious and traditional Filipino artifacts.
It also houses century-old crafts
and arts such as oriental ceramics, natural history and ethnographic dioramas,
costumes, household furnitures, weaponries and many other items of interest
collected by the Escudero couple in their previous travels all around the
world. Don’t you just also feel fascinated when they preserved things like
this?
Overall, Villa Escudero will give you an authentic “TASTE
OF HOME – experience” you don’t usually get from luxurious hotels and fancy
restaurants in the Metro. Worried about the long drive? Don’t worry ‘cause it’s
indeed worth it!
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