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"
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Map of Angono
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
[edit]- 1 Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs Site, Colonel Guido Road, Sitio Ibabaw 2. 9AM–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.
- 2 Angono Street Murals (Mural and Sculpted Walls), Captain Allano Street (section of Captain Allano Street between Dela Paz Street and Doña 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 “Botong” Francisco and others.
- 3 The Blanco Family Museum, A. Ibañez St (across the intersection of A. Ibañez St and Ipil St), ☏ +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.
- 4 Angono Municipal Hall, Dona Nieves Street. 8AM–5PM.
- 5 Angono Rizal Art Capital Of The Philippines, Manuel L. Quezon Avenue. Open 24 hours. Pagoda. Free.
- 6 Eastridge Overlooking, Col. Guido Road, Eastridge Golf Club & Village. Open 24 hours. Stunning view of Metro Manila and surroundings. Free.
Do
[edit]- 1 Angono Forest Park, Carnation Street, ☏ +63 2 651 0062. Angono Forest Park is a quiet, forested park to stretch your legs, feed ducks, and see wildlife.
- 2 Angono Lakeside Eco Park (Wawa Lakeside Park), Ibañez Street (Southern tail end of A. Ibañez Street), ☏ +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.
- 3 Eastridge Golf Club, Eastridge Avenue, ☏ +63 917 533 9428, egci_membership@yahoo.com. Eastridge Golf Club is a large, 72 par, 18-hole golf course located in the rolling green hills of Angono and Binangonan. ₱1,650 on weekdays, ₱3,500 on weekends.
Buy
[edit]- 1 SM Center Angono, Angono Diversion Road (between Angono Diversion Road and Quezon Avenue), ☏ +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.
- 2 XentroMall Angono, M. L. Quezon Ave.
Eat
[edit]- 1 The Bang Cafe & Restaurant (TBC) Angono Branch, #121 A. Ibañez Street. 11AM–10PM. Pasta, sandwiches, coffee, juices, soft drinks.
- 2 Kimber's Pancit Malabon - Angono, #171 Quezon Avenue. 7AM–7PM.
- 3 Tulip Grill, Don V. Reyes Street. 10AM–9PM.
- 4 Meat You There, Manila East Road. 9AM–10PM. Eat-all-you-can meats.
- 5 Aling Vicky's Halo Halo, First Floor, ALK Building II, Colonel Guido Road corner Guijo Street.
- 6 Kanto Freestyle Breakfast - Angono, Colonel Guido Road. Open 24 hours.
- 7 FlourField Cafe, #71 Dalandanan Street. 2PM–10PM.
- 8 Pegasus Grill, #29 Colonel Guido Road Extension. 4PM-midnight.
Drink
[edit]- 1 Cafe Giya, G/F Cafe Giya Building, Block 2, Village East Executive Homes, 3 Col. Guido Road. 10AM–9PM. A charming al fresco cafe opened in November 2022, that offers a romantic pit stop to enjoy coffee and refreshments.
- 2 CityScape Cafe, Lot 3 Block 13 Eastridge Village. 8AM–midnight.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Unamonte Mountain Resort, Colonel Guido, ☏ +63 977 843 9450. Unamonte Mountain Resort is a private resort adorned with a pool placed along the hills of Angono. The resort’s high ground gives the accommodation a view of the municipality of Angono below and the skyline of Metro Manila on the horizon. ₱200 per child, PHP 250 per adult.
- 2 Villa Jhoana Resort, 1070 Ibanez St (corner Don V. Reyes St and R. Tolentino St), ☏ +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.
- 3 El Castillo Bed and Breakfast, Eastridge Golf Club & Village. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM.
- 4 Unamonte Mountain Resort, Col. Guido Road, Eastridge Golf Club & Village. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon.