PRETTY PACO!
Paco. One of Manila's oldest districts. Named after a fern that once grew abundantly in the area. Paco is the home of historical residences, heritage sites, and really cool architecture. Come with us on a souped up aircon jeepney ride. We'll visit one of the city's oldest cemeteries, a heritage site public market, walk along a cleaner Estero de Paco, visit the 19th century residence of one of the Philippines' most famous historical figures, along with other historical sites.
May 15, 2011 - Sunday
8:30AM
8:30AM
Meet at an American Era Residence on Peñafrancia Extension
Paco Park
Visit American Era Paco Market
Walk Along the Estero de Paco
Laurel Mansion on Peñafrancia Street
Plaza Dilao.
Late Lunch
Php2000.00 inclusive of Jeepney transportation around Paco, and donations to Laurel Foundation/Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission/Kapit Bisig Para sa Ilog Pasig, and a fantastic organic Filipino buffet lunch at the Fructuoso Compound.
Directions to the starting point at: 1238-B Penafrancia Extension
From Plaza Dilao, follow Pres Quirino Extension around the Philippine Colombian Association. After the second signal and immediately after the Manila-Sacramento Library, turn right. You will see Paco Volunteer Fire trucks. Do not turn right before the library or you will be on West Zamora (the street signs are wrong). Park anywhere along the street. The house is down a small alley on the right side of the street.
From UN Avenue/Unilever, take Pres Quirino Extension toward Plaza Dilao. At the first signal, do a U-turn and immediate hard right onto Penafrancia Extension. You will see the Paco Volunteer Fire trucks. Do not merely turn left or you will end up on West Zamora (the street signs are wrong).
Land line: 564-8635
Cellphone: 0916 7669170
Email: gahdorris@hotmail.com
Only 20 slots available
Tour Guide: Gregory Dorris
Hope to see you guys there. I'll be hopping along on this tour as well. Cheers!
Thank you Just Wandering for the picture of Paco Park.
