Way back to Spanish era in Las casas Filipinas de Acuzar[/caption]Its amazing that we had an opportunity to visit this place. Ancestral home since Spanish colonial time that has been preserved. It feels like I've traveled to another planet so peaceful, beautiful and different...far away from reality with loud sound, tall buildings and many establishments in Manila. I never knew before that this place existed "Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar"
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is located in Bagac Bataan. Its a kilometer drive from Manila. We reached Bataan within 3 hours (it should be 2.5 hours) but we went to Mt. Samat. The place is easy to locate because there is a sign on the road that show us the direction.
As we enter the gate, you can see the staffs are wearing a katipunero like Barong and Barot Saya (they look like a folk dancers). Even if the weather is sunny they still wearing that? I feel bad for them.
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Katipuneros[/caption]We booked an executive suite at Las Casas which is good for 6 persons. Their check in time is 2:00 PM but we are a little bit early, so they suggested that we have the "History tour" before we check in, but we decided to have lunch at their cafe "Marivent" instead before going to our room. Honestly, we are excited to see the room.
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Las Casas Room rates[/caption]While waiting to check in we fill our stomach at "Marivent Cafe"
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Chicken Binakol, Sinampalukang Manok & Lechon Kawali .. yum yum yum[/caption]Here is our room!!
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Kuya please open the door now =)[/caption]Our room is at the right side (the door in front of baggage cart)
A two storey suite with loft upstairs. I love their design.
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nice loft[/caption][caption id="attachment_59" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
The creepy old closet... goosebumps[/caption][caption id="attachment_58" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
my daughter is too excited so she went upstairs[/caption]This room is not suitable for family who has toddler children because the stairs is too dangerous for them.
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The tour guide[/caption]My friends explore every houses in Las casas, they have a tour guide (she is wearing Barot Saya)
My daughter and I swimming in the "batis inspired pool" while waiting them.
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Here is their "batis inspired pool"[/caption]Its dinner time and we crave for italian food so were headed to "La bella Teodora" italian restaurant.
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Its dinner time![/caption][caption id="attachment_66" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
I ate chicken tortellini... delicioso[/caption][caption id="attachment_65" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
We ordered four cheese pizza ... I LOVE IT!!!! the best pizza[/caption]Here is the verdict.
PROS:
- They have free historical tour exploring houses at Las Casas (included in the accommodation)
- You can ride their kalesa for free
- This place is very unique and relaxing
- This is a 2.5 hour drive from manila if you want to unwind
- The staff was very accommodating
- Their food is delicious (TIP: don't choose the set meal)
- I like the idea of batis inspired pool
-The beach is clean and calm
- I love their Filipino restaurant and Italian restaurant... the food was excellent
CONS
-They don't allowed food inside.
- If you request to deliver your food in your suite, they will charge you extra.
- The beach is far from our suite. You need to walk a few meters to go there.
- There are some small jellyfish swimming on the beach and I caught one.
- Its creepy to walk by night inside the Las Casas because there are no people around.
HOW TO GET THERE
Via San Fernando Exit
From the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), exit at San Fernando, Pampanga and go straight along the highway until you reach past Balanga, Bataan. Turn right once you see a sign directing you to the Mt. Samat memorial and drive through a zigzagging a road. Once you see the Philippine-Japan Friendship Tower, turn left at the fork. Keep right for the rest of the drive. You'll soon see signs directing you to Las Casas.
Via SCTEX
Go straight until the end of NLEX and enter the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) going in the direction of Subic (not Clark). Exit at Dinalupihan and turn right on the provincial highway until you reach past Balanga. Follow the remaining route as in the San Fernando option.
Here are some of our photos... enjoy! Thanks for reading my blog!
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Paseo Escolta by night[/caption]
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Our room[/caption][caption id="attachment_81" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
we heading to Italian Restaurant[/caption]
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Painting store[/caption][caption id="attachment_67" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
what a beautiful sun set.. oohhhh[/caption]ON THE BEACH
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Bagac Beach - Instagram[/caption]
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Such a breathtaking view... I wanna live here[/caption][caption id="attachment_74" align="aligncenter" width="417"]
Our tour guide said that Gazebos during the olden times are the meeting places of Lovers... Sweet! - Anna[/caption]
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The view from our room[/caption][caption id="attachment_76" align="aligncenter" width="676"]
Paseo Escolta in the morning[/caption][caption id="attachment_78" align="aligncenter" width="417"]
Lola Basyang! Apparently 'Lola Basyang' was a pen name of a Male writer named Severino Reyes. So Lola Basyang was a male - Anna[/caption]I will definitely comeback here. I love Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
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