ANTIPOLO CITY

Antipolo city

1. ANTIPOLO CITY City in the Sky

2. INTRODUCTION

3. Antipolo , officially City of Antipolo and simply referred to as Antipolo City is a city in the province of Rizal, Philippines located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Manila. Antipolo is the most populous city in CALABARZON Region and eight most populous city in the Philippines with a population of 903,000 while San Pedro City is the most densely populated city in the whole region.

4. HISTORY

5. Antipolo City was named after tipolo (breadfruit) tree, which was in abundance in the area. It was the Franciscan missionaries who first build the church in the area, in 1578. However they were replaced by the Jesuits. These new missionaries were the one who helped organized the village into a parish. By 1601, the Christian population of Antipolo increased to 3,000 due to the people of Dumagat who came and lived in the area.

6. In 1650, the village was organized into a town and became part of Tondo Province. When the province was divided in 1853, Antipolo became a part of the District of San Mateo de los Montes, which later became the District of Morong . When the Americans came on June 4, 1899, the Revolutionary Government then transferred Morong’s capital to Tanay . Soon after, the Americans established a civil government in 1901 which was handled by Valentin Sumulong who served as the first municipal president.

7. TRANSPORTATION OPTION

8. ACCOMODATION

9. Loreland Farm Resort

10. Singalong Nature Campsite Hill

11. LeBlanc Hotel and Resort

12. Attractions / Tourist Spots

13. Hinulugang Taktak The famous falls in Antipolo City.

14. Nelly’s Mystical Cave You can see here many religious and holy stalagmite and stalactite formed by water .

15. Pinto Art Museum The aesthetic and Instagram- friendly museum in Antipolo City.

16. Antipolo Cathedral One of the major pilgrimage churches in the Philippines.

17. Festivals

18. Sumakah Festival Sumakah Festival is a newly created festival celebrated every 1st of May, depicting the major products of the City, Suman, Mangga , Kasuy and the old means of transportation going up to the highlands of Antipolo city, Rizal, i.e. the Hamaka (hammock or duyan ).

19. Ang Tipulo Festival Tipulo Festival is celebrated during the month of May. This is the same with the "SUMAKAH festival". These festivals shows their own delicacies. The SUMAN, MANGGA, KASOY and the HAMAKA .

20. Antipolo Maytime Festival This is an annual activity that aims to promote the rich culture and tradition of the Antipoleños to the whole world as well as to establish camaraderie among the community and the city government .

21. Delicacies

22. Suman

23. Kasoy

24. Kalamay

25. Tour Package

26. ITENERARY

27. TIME LABEL NOTES 5:00 AM ETD to Manila   5:45 AM ETA @ Antipolo City Travel time: 45 mins. 6:10 AM ETA @ Burrow Café Price range: Approximately 1200 for two people 8:00 AM ETD @ Burrow Café Travel time: 25 mins. 9:25 AM ETA @ Hinulugang Taktak Falls Price Range: 30 for adults, 15 for students and 100 for foreigners. Commute with nature. 11:30 AM ETD @ Hinulugang Taktak Falls Travel time: 10 mins 11:40 AM ETA @ Pinto Art Museum Price Range: 200 for adults, 180 for senior cetizens /PWD with valid ID’s and 100 for students with valid school ID. Spend some art and culture appreciation time. 1:00 PM ETD @ Pinto Art Museum Travel Time: 10 mins 1:10 PM ETA @ Vieux Chalet Price Range: approximately 1300 for two people without alcohol

28. 2:20 PM ETD @ Vieux Chalet Travel Time: 10 mins 2:30 PM ETA @ Claud 9 Price Range: P60 = 360˚ View Deck + Hanging 3:30 PM ETD @ Claud 9 Travel Time: 25 mins 4:05 PM ETA @ Mystical Cave Price Range: 5 0 pear head 5:10 PM ETD @ Mystical Cave Travel Time: 21 mins 5:40 PM ETA @ Antipolo Cathedral Visiting the Historic Church 6:30 PM ETD @ Antipolo Church Travel Time: 30 mins 7:00 PM ETA @ Singalong Campsite Hill Price Range: 3-5 ages can stay for free, 6-10 ages will have 200 fee, 400 pear head for adults. Dinner, Rest 6:00 AM Wake up Calls Morning Rituals 7:30 AM Breakfast   8:30 AM Return to City Via taxi

29. PRACTICAL TIPS

30. Don’t forget to check the safety protocols for the destination you plan to visit. Wear a facemask to protect yourself and people around you. Refrain from talking while riding public transport. Throughout your travels, always remember to wash your hands. Skip crowded places and return later to enjoy without crowds. Smile and nod rather than shaking hands. Savour your meal, and converse in moderation when dining near others. Practice social distancing for your own peace of mind. Give yourself a boost with fresh air from outside. Be a smart traveler. Beg i n the day with a health check. Select your souvenirs with your eyes, not your hands.