Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bataan is sure beautiful to be the new backdrop of your new profile picture or Instagram post but this place is more than what a camera can capture. What you’ll see here is beyond what you’ve studied in your history books in school. I’ve used to see houses to be just infrastructure but what I didn’t know is that houses, like books, can tell stories.
GOING TO LAS CASAS
The drive to Bagac, Bataan is 3-4 hours and must be extra careful because the path is steep and zigzag. I was surprised that their basic rate is already 999 pesos from the 600 pesos last year. The 999 pesos entrance entitles you to the amenities such as the beach and pool, welcome drink, a wet towel, and a walking tour. I advised you to go early if you’ll avail the day tour package so you’ll be able to enjoy the pool and beach after the walking tour. The church inside also holds masses every Sunday.
Las Casas will make you fall in love with her that you can’t turn off your camera. But please despite all the triggered photography lust, join the 1-hour walk tour. They offer it every hour with the starting point in the reception area. I promise you that it’s not like your HEKASI lecture in school. Our tour guide is witty and approachable and he interacts with us. It is also on this tour that you’ll learn the different TRUE stories of the houses they restore. It’s quite informative but more entertaining.
Las Casas doesn’t just offer houses with its own tales. They also have their own restaurant and bakery for your tummy. In Fotografia de la Escolta, you can have your photos taken with our traditional clothes. And my personal favorite is the game room that offers different entertainment like billiards, darts & chess. A wedding just finished the night before we got here and some of their designs are still not removed. It’s actually a nice place to get married.
Walking along the cobblestone street, with caruajes and houses older than you, made me nostalgic and intrigued about the life in the 19th century. I may not know the answer but Las Casas surely did made feel I lived back then, minus the Spaniards of course.
The place is continually expanding and I would like to come back someday to experience their hotel packages.
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That place really is picturesque! I’ve been there quite a few times already and it never fails to give an amazing view. 😀
What camera are u using, btw?
Hi Da,
Yes, it’s worth going back. I heard there’s a tram and boat tour already. Just my Samsung Note smartphone and with the power of vsco and snapseed. 🙂
Hi! I like the whole aesthetic of your blog. But please proofread before posting because there are a lot of grammar lapses. I adore all the pictures and how you show the place through this blog. Don’t take this as a hate comment. I really like your blog I’d be happy to offer my proofreading services for a fair amount, just email me. I’ll be going to this place in August and your post just made me more excited! Keep up the good work. 🙂
Hi friendly anon, I’m not taking this as a hate comment because this post has so much grammar issue. HAHAHA! I edited some already and must really practice more. Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope you enjoy this place on August! 🙂
I’ve been reading such great reviews about this place. I’ve always been fascinated with the olden times and was actually excited when you mentioned that you can actually have your picture taken with matching customes! haha! For the day trip though, does it include access to all the houses? Thank you in advance for your answer 🙂
We have the same fascination thats why I don’t mind going back here again soon. Yes, you’ll have access to all the houses they rebuild except of course to the houses they made into rooms for overnight guest.
Wow the last photo made it look na hindi sya taken in Bataan! Parang somewhere in Europe! 🙂
This place looks amazing, haven’t heard about it before. I love places like that, with small cafes, where you can find peace and quite and enjoy your coffee/wine and book 🙂
Thinking of going there in a packaged tour but I have my newborn to sit. Hopefully next time.
This place looks amazing! I wouldn’t have guessed it was in Bataan! I’ll have to make a trip sometime.
These photos are absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂
I would love to visit this place. Quaint and historical places are very interesting to visit. You’ll always learn a thing or two more than the lovely photographs itself..
I stayed in Bataan for more than 2 years and I had no idea this place exists! wow! I’d love to go back to Bagac and be here. I think Las Casas is really nice!
Bataan has new great place. I wanna visit Orani and the Balanga city hall! 😀
I’ve been seeing this lovely place all over FB. Would love to visit it for instagramabble photos. Haha!
The photos you took are really gorgeous. I absolutely agree with you the beautiful backdrop makes a great Instagram pic. I would love to experience going on a trip in the past. We’ll schedule a day tour next year 🙂
Thank you Me-An! I love your blog as well! Next year is nice because I know they’re adding more activities.
Never imagined that this place looks beautiful. Love the architecture! I have to visit this soon.
This is on my travel list! When’s the best time to go here? 🙂
Maybe the best time is during December-February, not rainy and not too hot. 🙂
I have been trying to head to Bataan but seeing the amazing photos makes me want to visit it ASAP! I have a question though, can I go ahead and reserve when I visit or do you reckon it would be best to reserve earlier?
You can just walk in if you’re just planning for a day tour. But if you wanted to book a room I recommend you book it in advance. 🙂
Hello! Do you have an idea what is the rate if you avail fotografia de la escolta? Thanks!
As I can remember, P1000+ something yung isang session (with makeup and props and everything) nila for one person lang! It comes with one printed and USB with the raw photos. 🙂