The Allure History of Villa Escudero Plantations & Resort

It was established in the 1880s by Don Placido Escudero and his wife Dona Claudia Marasigan as a self-contained productive coconut farm. Originally devoted to sugarcane, the crop was switched to coconut by their son Don Arsenio Escudero in the early 1900s. He created the country’s first operational hydroelectric plant to power his desiccated coconut industry and Villa Escudero, which he and his wife Dona Rosario Adap constructed in 1929.

Their children opened the estate to the public in 1981. Since its humble origins, the resort has grown into a popular tourist attraction for locals, abroad Filipinos, and a diverse range of international visitors to the country. It has a global reputation as a showcase for the Philippines’ rich cultural legacy, providing a captivating view of the country’s history, food, attire, customs, and natural beauty within two hours from Manila.

Travelling during Pandemic

As leisure destinations are now opening with the relaxing of travel restrictions by different LGUs. You can now come and experience Philippine history like you’ve never seen it before. 

Explore their museum, which has one of the biggest private collections of foreign antiquities in the country. Enjoy the Philippine Experience Show and witness the country’s cultural history come to life. Paddle a natural bamboo raft through the river’s calm waters. Explore their beautiful surrounds while seeing several of our native bird species. Alternatively, unwind by taking a dip in the pool. 

Please be advised that necessary protocols such as using face mask and face shields all the time, observing social distancing and temperature check.

Activities and Amenities to try

Villa Escudero offers a cool and awesome packages to choose from depends on the month you’re booked. The peak season is from December to August and  Non-Peak Season is from September - November. Luckily, during this time since its a non-peak season we were able to enjoy a day tour package for a lesser price. If you have your grandparents with you you could show to them their senior citizen id to get 32% off.

Day Tour Package in Villa Escudero includes Carabao Cart Ride, Free Lunch Buffet in Waterfall Restaurant, Museum Tour and  Use of Outdoor Recreational Activities.

1. Enjoy the breeze while riding on Carabao Cart 

2. Eat while getting your feet wet in the Waterfall Restaurant

The Labasin Waterfalls Restaurant is one of Villa Escudero’s main attractions. Enjoy our traditional Filipino buffet meal, kamayan style, while soaking your feet in the shallow flowing water.

During the Spanish colonial era of the Philippines in 1872, the Villa Escudero Hydroelectric Power Plant was built as an irrigation system. It was eventually purchased by Don Arsenio Escudero and his wife in 1937 and transformed into a hydroelectric power station to give electricity to their coconut mills and plantations.

3. Sightseeing on the Scenic Lake View

Guests can try bamboo rafting along the scenic lake and catch a good glimpse of the Mt. Banahaw and Mt. San Cristobal in a distance.

4. Experience the Philippines on the Outdoors Recreational Activities

5. Go for a Museum Tour

VILLA ESCUDERO PLANTATIONS AND RESORT
Villa Escudero, Km 91, Tiaong, Quezon

MANILA SALES OFFICE
1059 Estrada Street, Malate 1004 Metro Manila

+63 (02) 8-523-0392, +63 (02) 8-521-0830, +63 (02) 8-523-2944, +63 917-583-7727, +63 919-993-4744

https://villaescudero.com/

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