Villa Escudero

I may be living for many years here in Laguna but it was just recently that I had the chance to visit one of the tourist destiantions here in our place, Villa Escudero. It is located within the boundary of Laguna and Quezon Province. About less than three hours drive from Manila. It is a working coconut plantation since 1872 and was just open to public year 1980.

Visitors can just walk around the villa but they provide "paragos" a unique hut-like jeepney powered by a carabao pulling it while you observe the place. You will also be serenaded by some folk songs to feel the Filipino ambiance.

You'll enjoy your visit at Villa Escudero especially while having lunch at the Waterfalls Restaurant located at Labasin Falls where you can have some Filipino dishes and fruits such as green mangoes and some ripe bananas.

If you are visiting on a weekend, you will surely enjoy their cltural show. You can also try rafting at Lake Labasin for a few minutes and enjoy nature. Villa Escudero also offers their riverside cottages, Long House Garden units and the Long House Garden Suites if you are eyeing for an overnight stay and visit Coconut Pavilion and enjoy their nightly entertainment while having dinner.

Villa Escudero is also a good place if your office is planning for a company outing or even for some special events such as wedding reception or family reunion. Their main hall can accomodate 200 people but it can also be divided into two smaller places for lesser participants.

I was actually waiting for a call last Sunday cause I've been told we're having some guests last weekend but it didn't push through. Oh well, I know I'll be seeing Villa Escudero again and again.