WHERE IS LABASSIN FALLS RESTAURANT?
Labassin Waterfall Restaurant is located in the historic Villa Escudero area, about 10 km from San Pablo City, Laguna Province. Villa Escudero is a 2-hour drive from the Metro Station in Manila. It used to be a coconut plantation but was later converted into a resort.
the origin of the restaurant
Labassin at Villa Escudero is not a natural waterfall. It is an overflow dam, built in 1929 as part of a plan by politician Don Arsenio. The dam was designed to hold back water for irrigation of the surrounding coconut plantation. It was not until 1981 that the Villa Escudero plantation was opened to the public as a tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the historic plantation. The private collections of the Don Arsenio family are displayed as a museum for visitors.
fun activities
When visiting this resort, visitors will be warmly welcomed. The staff will take visitors to the resort in a specially designed buffalo cart, which has a unique style of this interesting destination. But it should be noted that there is a "no shoes" policy here to protect the landscape and environmental hygiene. You can experience the waterfall in a day with lunch at Villa Escudero Resort for 130 USD.
Villa Escudero is world-renowned for its experiences related to Philippine culture and history. Visitors can visit museums, see beautiful countryside, and see Labassin Falls. The highlight is the AERA Memorial Museum, founded by Arsenio and Rosario Escudero. The museum is located in an old church in Intramuros and opened to the public in 1987. The core of the collection is a treasure trove of colonial religious art.
In terms of cuisine, the menu here is mainly seafood and a variety of traditional Filipino dishes, all served on banana leaves. Bamboo dining tables are set up at the foot of the waterfall and when guests arrive, the restaurant staff will bring the utensils to serve the meal. Diners enjoy local delicacies such as fish, meat curry, rice... while their feet are immersed in the cool water, feeling like being massaged, extremely enjoyable.
Imagine after a long walk, admiring the scenery at Villa Escudero, enjoying a delicious lunch, admiring the Labassin waterfall while at your feet, the cool water will help you relax, dispel the feeling of fatigue, it is truly a wonderful feeling. More specifically, of the nearly 600 species of birds recorded in the Philippines, 181 species (30%) are found here. So, take the time to experience this biodiversity.
After finishing your meal, you can have fun playing under the water-covered wall, go rafting around the lake or watch an artistic folk music and dance performance at Villa Escudero.
How to get here:
- Fly to Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- Then drive 100km via R-3 and Pan-Philippine Highway/AH26 to Villa Escudero Resort and Villas, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
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