Antipolo Day Tour | Travel Guide

In this blog, we will do a day tour in Antipolo, the Capital of the Province of Rizal. Also known as the Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines. It is a 2 hour drive east of Manila.

Situated at the foot of Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges, Antipolo is famed for panoramic view of Manila’s Skyline. With this we’ve tried Yellow Lantern Café for brunch. An open air restaurant that serves continental comfort food with a view of Metro Manila.

We’ve tried their Baby Back Ribs and Grilled Salmon.

After lunch, we went to checked Pinto Art Museum. In recent years, this museum gained popularity especially with younger people because of its instagrammable structures.

Their famous Mediterranean inspired architecture is surrounded by teeming plant life.

These structures contain the art collection of Dr. Joven Cuanang.  The said collection is from contemporary Filipino artists.

Here are some of the artwork in Pinto Art Museum.

If you are looking for an adventure near Antipolo, you should check Tinipak River and Mt. Batolusong,

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ANTIPOLO

The best time to visit Antipolo is during dry season. This is from December to May. I recommend scheduling your trip around December to mid-March.

Since Antipolo is the Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines, it gets busy during Holy week and the whole month of May.

Lastly, Antipolo is open all year round and pretty accessible from Manila. Expect it to be crowded especially during weekends.

WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO PACK TO ANTIPOLO

• Casual Wear

• Sneakers / Sandals / Slippers

• Protection from the sun

• Jacket

• Tumbler

• Camera / Action Cam

HOW TO GET TO ANTIPOLO FROM MANILA

The fastest way to get to Antipolo from Manila is via car. From EDSA Northbound, exit Ortigas Ave. Then turn left at E. Rodriguez Ave. Follow the road until you reach Marcos Highway (R6). Turn right at Marcos Highway (R6) and drive straight to Antipolo.

ANTIPOLO BUDGET AND ITINERARY

The estimated day tour to Antipolo via car is around PHP3,000.00. This is based on the activities we did for this trip. See detailed breakdown below:

• Pinto Art Museum Entrance Fee: Php250.00

• Parking Fee: Php20.00

•  Yellow Lantern: Php1,500.00 / for 2 (Estimate)

• Gas: Php1,000.00

NOTE: Rates indicated above may change

 You can still lower the costs of food since there are plenty of restaurants and fast food chains in the area.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN VISITING ANTIPOLO

• Pinto Art Museum

  • Schedule

    • Tuesday to Sunday

    • 10AM to 6PM

  • Food and drinks not allowed

  • No pets allowed

  • They have their own restaurant and café

• Food

  • Yellow Lanteren café

    • Affordable and decent serving

    • To pick the best spot, go before lunch or early dinner.

• Credit Card is widely accepted in restaurants and other establishments.

• Cash basis in transportation fees.

• There are plenty of ATMs in the area.

• Signal is not a problem in Antipolo.

ANTIPOLO TRAVEL TIPS

• Go as early as possible to avoid traffic.

• Expect heavy traffic during weekends.

• To avoid crowd in Pinto Art Museun, visit during weekdays.

• Try Antipolo at night for the Manila Skyline view.

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