Angono

Angono is a town in Rizal, Philippines. Now part of Manila's ever-expanding sprawl, Angono is home to about 130,000 people (2020), but it keeps its small town feel; most visitors will be drawn by its annual Higantes Festival, where papier-mache effigies are paraded around the town. Home to two renowned Filipino artists, the town is promoted as the "Art Capital of the Philippines"

Understand

Get in

Angono is 28 km away from Manila, it will take 48 minutes to drive from Manila to Angono by car. Manila East Road goes through the area on both sides.

Angono is the terminus of route 3 of Metro Manila's bus network, running from Quiapo in Manila, passing by San Juan and Pasig. They enter downtown and then turn back to Quiapo via the bypass road. Buses are either yellow or green, and mostly high-floor coaches.

See

  • ๐ŸŒ Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs Site, Colonel Guido Road, Sitio Ibabaw 2. 9AMโ€“5PM. The Angono Petroglyphs are the oldest known form of art in the Philippines. They consist of 127 human and animal figures engraved on a rock wall, likely carved before 2000 BC. Free. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Angono Street Murals (Mural and Sculpted Walls), Captain Allano Street (section of Captain Allano Street between Dela Paz Street and Doรฑa Aurora Street). The Angono Street Murals are a series of sculpted street murals that depict the paintings of national artists, predominantly the ones of muralist Carlos โ€œBotongโ€ Francisco and others. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ The Blanco Family Museum, A. Ibaรฑez St (across the intersection of A. Ibaรฑez St and Ipil St), โ˜ +63 927 214 6485. 9AM-8PM. The Blanco Family Museum is a collection of art by prominent painter Jose Blanco, his wife, and their seven children. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Angono Municipal Hall, Dona Nieves Street. 8AMโ€“5PM. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Angono Rizal Art Capital Of The Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon Avenue. Open 24 hours. Pagoda. Free. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Eastridge Overlooking, Col. Guido Road, Eastridge Golf Club & Village. Open 24 hours. Stunning view of Metro Manila and surroundings. Free. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Nemiranda Arthouse (House of the Legends), Doรฑa Justa St. A museum that consists of paintings and sculptures of Nemesio "Nemi" Miranda. OSM directions target=_blank

Do

  • ๐ŸŒ Angono Forest Park, Carnation Street, โ˜ +63 2 651 0062. Angono Forest Park is a quiet, forested park to stretch your legs, feed ducks, and see wildlife. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Angono Lakeside Eco Park (Wawa Lakeside Park), Ibaรฑez Street (Southern tail end of A. Ibaรฑez Street), โ˜ +63 2 651 0062. 24 hours daily. Angono Lakeside Eco Park is a park frequented by bikers, joggers, and picnickers alike for its sunsets and view of the Metro Manila skyline. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Eastridge Golf Club, Eastridge Avenue, โ˜ +63 917 533 9428, . Eastridge Golf Club is a large, 72 par, 18-hole golf course located in the rolling green hills of Angono and Binangonan. โ‚ฑ1,650 on weekdays, โ‚ฑ3,500 on weekends. OSM directions target=_blank

Buy

  • ๐ŸŒ SM Center Angono, Angono Diversion Road (between Angono Diversion Road and Quezon Avenue), โ˜ +63 917-876-1111. 10AM-9PM. SM Center Angono is the lone SM supermall in Angono. It houses a collection of stores, a large Savemore supermarket, typical fast-food chains, upscale dining, and a cinema. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ XentroMall Angono, M. L. Quezon Ave. OSM directions target=_blank

Eat

Drink

  • ๐ŸŒ Cafe Giya, G/F Cafe Giya Building, Block 2, Village East Executive Homes, 3 Col. Guido Road. 10AMโ€“9PM. A charming al fresco cafe opened in November 2022, that offers a romantic pit stop to enjoy coffee and refreshments. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ CityScape Cafe, Lot 3 Block 13 Eastridge Village. 8AMโ€“midnight. OSM directions target=_blank

Sleep

  • ๐ŸŒ Unamonte Mountain Resort, Colonel Guido, โ˜ +63 977 843 9450. Unamonte Mountain Resort is a private resort adorned with a pool placed along the hills of Angono. The resortโ€™s high ground gives the accommodation a view of the municipality of Angono below and the skyline of Metro Manila on the horizon. โ‚ฑ200 per child, PHP 250 per adult. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Villa Jhoana Resort, 1070 Ibanez St (corner Don V. Reyes St and R. Tolentino St), โ˜ +63 2 542 8975. Villa Jhoana Resort is a boutique resort in the heart of Angono. A large pool, accompanied by a slide and palm trees, characterizes the resort. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ El Castillo Bed and Breakfast, Eastridge Golf Club & Village. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. OSM directions target=_blank
  • ๐ŸŒ Unamonte Mountain Resort, Col. Guido Road, Eastridge Golf Club & Village. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. OSM directions target=_blank

Go next

  • Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is nearby.
  • Antipolo, the capital of Rizal.