Villa Escudero, Tiaong, Quezon

Been here when I was a kid. Amazingly, not much have changed as far as the main feature of the resort goes. This time however, I didn't "swim." I just took photos with photography friends.

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John T.

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Villa Escudero was founded in 1981, but the estate dates back to the early 1900s as a working coconut plantation. It spans 800 hectares, originally established by Don Placido Escudero and his wife Doña Claudia Marasigan.

Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero is a descendant of this lineage. His father, Salvador Escudero III, was a former Agriculture Secretary and Congressman from Sorsogon, and part of the same prominent Escudero clan that owns Villa Escudero.

Located about 2 hours south of Manila, the park is a popular weekend escape. Here are some signature experiences of the park:

Waterfalls Restaurant: Dine barefoot at the foot of the Labasin Falls, with water flowing over your feet as you enjoy a traditional Filipino buffet. Carabao Cart Ride- A slow, scenic ride pulled by a carabao, often accompanied by live folk music. Museum Tour- Housed in a replica of a Spanish-era church, the museum showcases eclectic artifacts—from religious relics to WWII memorabilia.

Labasin Falls: The Park's Main feature a man-made waterfall that gently follows a stone backing that's gently curved on top and at the bottom. The water flows down partially submerged dining tables and finally a pond.