This is my second time in this place and I really would not mind going back for the third, fourth, and the nth time because of its unique character and charm.
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is truly a perfect travel destination, It is a romantic get-away for couples and a self-contained place which provide avenues for entertainment, relaxation and recreation for an ultimate group or family bonding .
In a drop of a hat, the resort brings you back somewhere in time. As a heritage park and a living museum , it showcases the Filipino history, our age-old customs, traditions and our country's distinctive craftmanship and ingenuity set in a community that was made to resemble those settlements in the 18th century. Indeed it is a faux town, but it is the most gorgeous of them all that I have ever seen even from abroad !
The owner, Architect Jose " Gerry" Acuzar, also of the famous San Jose Builders, purchased some old and neglected houses during those bygone days from the different parts of the country based on its historical, cultural and architectural values. These houses were delicately dismantled, precisely numbered and carefully transported to Bagac, Bataan. In 2003, they were reassembled, reconstructed and restored brick by brick and plank by plank while the missing parts were meticulously replicated to resemble the original structures.
The park was officially opened to the public in 2010, with more or less 27 houses rebuilt and restored. To date, Las Casas has a total of 55 houses in display, ranging from noble-class mansions to wooden stilt houses of the less-privileged, spread all over the 400-hectare property. The grand main building which is made of stones proudly stands in a village of cobblestone streets. Of these 55 houses, however, there are only a few selected houses , around 5 or 6, which are included in the heritage tour. Guests, upon removing their shoes, ( this is an old Filipino custom which shows respect to the owner of the house ), are allowed to enter into these houses and take a closer look at its architectural details and at all the things, usually antiques, found inside the "casas".
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar takes pride in giving each visitor a glimpse of the past while providing the luxuries and comfort of the modern times. It boasts of the three restaurants within the park that satiate the gastronomic desires of the guests both from the Eastern and Western parts of the world.
For the aquatic maniacs, they have a batis-inspired swimming pool facing the beautiful West Philippine Sea and a vast private beach where you can stroll along the fine but not so white sand as you wait for the grand exit of the Sun King! Jet skis and other water sports paraphernalia are available for rent. While waiting for the heritage tour schedules, guests can play with the billiards, chess boards, sungka, and other local indoor games at Casa Lubao.
For the photo enthusiasts, Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is the right place to be and probably the answer to your antiquated dreams. Every corner looks very 'instagrammy' as what they say. Every shot will always be a hit and every click can always be a perfect profile pic!
Come and stroll with me along the memory lane of our latest visit in Las Casas with my sisters. I had a great time capturing these moments and views. I do hope that you will enjoy looking at them too as much as I did when I took them.
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| Las Casas Filipins de Acuzar is a faux community but the most gorgeous of all that I have seen so far. |
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| Tulay ni Lola Basyang replicates the Old Binondo Bridge |
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| Sanctuario de San Jose Parish Church is one the main architectural highlights in Las Casas |
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| I just so love this fire tree by the Umangol River |
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| Casa Lemery |
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| An early morning photo shoot by the Umangol River....Banjie, Eunice and Ela |
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| Extension of the Umangol River at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar |
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This time, yung balikbayan naman ang pumitik at kinuha ko ang puwesto nya...
I was fascinated by the intricate carvings of this door at the Hotel de Oriente.
Princess Fish, however, made it a bit more complicated....hahaha 
Casa Hagonoy
At the azotea of Casa Luna
By the door of Casa Binan, Laguna
Ela at the Casa San Luis Pampanga
By the door of Casa Candaba
Ela with her favorite hat by the Y Bridge
It's Princess' turn
At Casa Gapan, Nueva Ecija
Bring out the child in you as play at The Paseo de Escolta
That famous Hotel de Oriente in Binondo now serves as the Convention Center in Las Casas
La Ribera Houses
The Umangol River and more traditional houses across
These buildings are the so-called La Ribera and as its name suggests, they're found along the canals/extensions
of the Umangol River. This is one of the highlights of Las Casas where the traditional houses are being used
as hotel accommodations for visitors and guests.
Inside our flat, we have this small fountains which made the place more inviting and conducive for relaxation.
This canal found along La Ribera is actually an extension of the Umangol River. Feeling Venice lang, di ba?
These are the doors leading to the rooms at La Ribera
Eunice a.k.a. Princess Fish by the canal
And of course, I had mine, too!
What about having breakfast by the river?
The Batis-inspired pool
The vast private beach by the West Philippine Sea
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I still have a lot of photos to share, if you are still NOT CONVINCED to visit this place anytime soon. Otherwise, share your photos with me. Good day and God bless!
