Have you ever wondered how the houses looked during the late 1800s and early 1900s? Wonder no more! You don't even need a time machine to experience the past, just go to Bagac, Bataan where Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is located. Depending on who's driving, travel time via SCTEX takes about 3 to 4 hours from Manila.
Upon entry, you are greeted by a security personnel wearing a Spanish era guardia sibil outfit.
We then proceeded to the reception area where a very Pinoy welcome drink of sago't gulaman is given to guests and visitors alike.
We stayed at the third floor in a spacious bi-level room in Paseo de Escolta
at P5,525 (weekday rate).
From its original locations, all the materials were carefully transported in Bagac to re-create brick by brick and plank by plank all these historical houses.
Walking guided tour happens every hour, starting at 8:30 am, to learn about the history of the houses and its owners. I suggest you join the 8:30 am or the 3:30pm to avoid the afternoon heat. Guests are required to leave the slippers or shoes outside each houses to keep it clean and as it was also a practice in the past. Wear flip flops instead of shoes. My sons had difficulty catching up with the tour as they were wearing rubber shoes.
Other fun things to do at Las Casas: Swim at the beach, swim at the pool and
take lots and lots of photos!
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is located at Bo. Pag-asa, Bagac, Bataan.
For more informations and/or reservation call their Manila office at 332-5338
or email them at reserve@lascasasfilipinas.com
nakakainis!!!! wala ako!!! pasyal mo kme dyan JOY!!!
ReplyDeletepag uwi mo, you have to travel around the Phils. but for now, enjoy U.S muna. mishu!
DeleteLooks like you had a lot fun. And Nora and kids were with you! How long was the drive, btw? Bhogs was interested but we can't go that day for he needed to see a client. I've read somewhere that there are a lot of Paseo in the area, and a good restaurant as well, just forgot the name...Let's try to go somewhere next time with the kids of course! See you around!
ReplyDeletewe waited for your reply kaya pala, busy si Bhogs. Next time, next time...
DeleteLooks like your family had a great time:). I'm not surprised because there seems to so many interesting things to do and see during the trip. Plus, the beach looks inviting. I gotta put Bataan on my dream travel destination list :). Thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteHi Jinky! Thanks for dropping by. You've got to see Bataan.
DeleteMaking this trip is an enjoyable way to experience 19th century lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteit was one great trip to the past! the greatest were the stories behind these photos, hihi.. love love.. now, we're counting again till next summer, ahehe.. ang tagal.. Sorry to Jes, pagbalik mo i-tour mo kame ha.. so coaster van na, haha.. natawa naman ako don "depending on who's driving. alala ko tuloy sabi mo, pag ikaw nag drive, the next morning pa tayo makakarating." there's a radar, lol, so di maka speed, mahirap na.. haha
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