Heritage Houses in Bataan, Philippines

LAS CASAS FILIPINAS DE ACUZAR see this LINK for more info.

Las Casas waterfront view, vinneve foto

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One of the best places I have been to the Philippines.  It tells of what happened in the past in each heritage house and every wall hides some secrets, passions, and sacrifices in the Spanish era (history link). It may look serene, but people in this era experienced a lot of hardships and inhumanity from Spaniards.  This is the history of the Philippines that you may learn to know once you walk and admired each house in this heritage site.

First, going there from Manila takes 3-4 hours of traveling by bus or by car depends on the traffic. From Manila to Balanga, then Balanga to Bagac.  A town where you can find Las Casas.  Be prepared for some rough roads but your hardships will be worthwhile.

Las Casas road to the entrance, vinneve foto

 

Man on horses, vinneve

Nipa houses, vinneve

LasCasasview, vinneve

Hotel de Oriente, vinneve foto

 

Heritagehouse1, vinneve

Plaza, vinneve

Heritagehouse2, vinneve

Inside plaza, vinneve

Each house had some stories to tell.  Some you will laugh and be intrigued. But all of them are such a sight to behold especially when you get inside and see how they live in the past. You can see the rich culture and some I can still remember in my younger days playing outside where there are no gadgets to focus or get addicted to.

Playground, vinneve foto

Outside with Kalesa waiting, vinneve foto

 

House with flowers, vinneve

Silya (chair), vinneve

 

Bluehouse, vinneve

Greenhouse, vinneve

delicatehouse, vinneve

Housebridge, vinneve

Come night-time you can still admire these houses though it may look like hunted but never fear as there are so many people walking at night and enjoying the breeze outside after dinner. Yes, some houses you can rent but it will cost you, be prepared.

 

Housestory, vinneve

BeachfrontLasCasas, vinneve

You will be amazed that this heritage site has a beachfront with a beautiful sunset too!

LasCasas sunset, vinneve foto

After our stay in Las Casas, we went back to the capital province of Bataan which is Balanga.  It is also a nice place to go around on or before going to Mt. Samat.  Unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to go to the mountain to see a more touristy spot.

Balanga, Bataan PH, vinneve foto

We had a great time and enjoyed some rich history of this province named Bataan. If you are coming for a visit to the Philippines make sure you include this on your trip. It is a bit pricey but it is worth it.

Now I leave you with the famous quote of JOSE RIZAL, Philippine National Hero.

“Youth is the HOPE of our FUTURE… ”