Things to do in Antipolo, Rizal
From the picturesque view of Metro Manila’s skyline, famous pilgrimage spots, and interesting cafes, Antipolo City in Rizal remains a charming destination for couples or barkadas who seek a quick escape from the busy city life. 🌆 Much to the surprise of first-time visitors, Rizal is filled with overlooking restaurants, amazing waterfalls, unique places to visit, and even relaxing staycation options! 😌 However, while Rizal is quite a large area to scope out, you may want to start with these Antipolo activities.
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There’s no need to drive for hours for your much-needed weekend getaway or a unique date because Manileños can now easily visit these Antipolo tourist spots.🚗 For where to go and things to do in Antipolo, check out our list below:
1. The Bistro Pop-Up Cafe
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Carefully tucked in Antipolo's beloved Leblanc Hotel and Resort, the Bistro Pop-Up is perfect for all early risers who love breakfast. 🥞 This Antipolo gem is known for its bestsellers, namely its Bacon Slab, Eggs Benedict, and superb coffee drinks. ☕ Guests who love to bike or jog in the morning with their friends can enjoy great breakfast food in their alfresco area. Weekenders can also come at night to enjoy their live performances every Friday and Saturday. 🎸
The Bistro Pop-Up Cafe
- Address: LeBlanc Hotel, 3 Taktak Rd, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal
2. Pinto Art Museum
Established in 2010 by Dr. Joven Cuanang, the Pinto Art Museum is an Antipolo tourist spot that highlights different art pieces, such as sculptures, installations, mixed media, and paintings. 🎨 The museum showcases Filipino artists whose work revolves around various modernist movements, religion, and historical events. This popular art complex is located in a two-hectare serene botanical garden. It even has a Santorini-themed architecture where you can take the most IG-worthy photos for your feed. 📸
Pinto Art Museum
- Address: 1 Sierra Madre St, Grand Heights Subdivision, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal
- Contact information: (02) 8697 1015
3. Cafe Lupe Bed and Breakfast Antipolo
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Cafe Lupe is a Mexican-Filipino fusion restaurant in Antipolo, perfect for casual nights out or weekend staycations with your family or barkada. 👯♂️ You can enjoy live music, pica-pica with some drinks, and a picture-perfect view overlooking the city. Their best-sellers include their fresh and crunchy brick oven pizza, burritos, fajitas, and their delightful take on the classic Kansi. 🍕
Cafe Lupe Bed and Breakfast Antipolo
- Address: Lot 2B and 2C, Barangay Mambugan, Sumulong Highway, Antipolo
4. Yellow Lantern Cafe
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Make the most of your out-of-city trip and dine at this restaurant in Antipolo that features a mix of Asian and continental comfort food with a majestic view of the Manila skyline. 🌃 Yellow Lantern Cafe’s must-try dishes include nachos, baby back ribs, and Umaapaw in Paellera 🥘 or Filipino-style paella with bagoong, salted duck egg, longganisa, and dilis. And if you feel like having a drink or two after a hearty meal, just head to the top floor for some music and a game of beer pong.
Yellow Lantern Cafe
- Address: 267-269 Sumulong Highway, g/f Comoda Ville Bldg. Brgy. Mambugan, Antipolo City
- Contact information: 8631 5648 | 0923 447 1158
5. The Burrow Café at Antipolo Beehouse
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Burrow Cafe is a coffee shop and restaurant in Antipolo that’s hidden underneath a creative space and events venue called the Antipolo Beehouse. 🐝 This secluded gem can be accessed through a narrow, rabbit hole-like staircase, and it’s an ideal place for dates as its rustic decor creates a romantic atmosphere, perfect for the ‘gram. ✨ Plus, their all-day breakfast menu is a showstopper!
Take your Antipolo weekend trip further and book a cozy and relaxing stay at Casa Alegria Antipolo by Cocotel.
The Burrow Cafe at Antipolo Beehouse
- Address: 13 Beverly Hills Avenue, Beverly Hills Subdivision, Antipolo City
- Contact information: 0917 622 9795
6. Crescent Moon Cafe
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Known for its Southeast Asian-inspired cuisine and pottery products, Crescent Moon Cafe 🌙 is a charming restaurant in Antipolo situated within landscaped gardens and koi ponds. The dining area is a vibrant, open-air structure with screens on all sides that allow fresh air to enter and make you feel the breeze. 🍃
Crescent Moon Cafe
- Address: Sapang Buho Rd. Brgy. Dalig, Antipolo City
- Contact information: (02) 8234 5724
7. Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa
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Getting pampered at Luljetta’s Hanging Gardens and Spa is one of the most popular Antipolo tourist spots. It’s an ideal place to visit if you need some R&R, want to take photos for your Instagram feed, or are searching for a unique date activity out of the city. 💏 Their exceptional spa, good food, lush gardens, and magnificent views of Laguna de Bay and the Metro Manila skyline guarantee much-needed relaxation for the weekend.💆🏻♀️
Luljetta's Hanging Gardens and Spa
- Address: Sitio Loreland, Barangay San Roque 1870 Antipolo, Philippines
- Contact information: 0917 544 4432, wecare@bienvenidotours.com
8. Cristina Villas Mountain Resort
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Cristina Villas Mountain Resort has an inspiring variety of relaxing spa treatments and therapies where you can rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. ☯️ You can customize your treatments and learn more about their services and relaxation products. Their therapies include Swedish therapy, Shiatsu, hot stones, traditional herbal massages, and different foot care and facial treatments. 💅🏻 Enjoy these fantastic Antipolo activities during your visit!
Cristina Villas Mountain Resort
- Address: Brgy. Sta Cruz Taktak Road 1870 Antipolo, Philippines
- Contact information: 0917 321 6589 | 0919 005 2430 | 0920 977 2164
9. Hinulugang Taktak
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Hinulugang Taktak is a majestic 21-meter waterfall that reopened in 2015 after its rehabilitation. This iconic Antipolo tourist spot now features new sports facilities such as spider web platforms 🕸, hanging bridges 🌉, and wall-climbing 🧗🏻♂️facilities that are perfect for guests who are looking for a thrilling weekend adventure. But if you prefer to bum around and enjoy the fresh breeze, you may rent a cottage for Php 500 a day and dip in the swimming pool for only Php 50. You'll be surprised to know that Rizal is home to many beautiful waterfall attractions! 🌊
Hinulugang Taktak
- Address: Taktak Rd. 1870 Antipolo, Philippines
10. Mount Purro Nature Reserve
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Nestled on the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range and founded by love for the environment, Mount Purro Nature Reserve is a family-run eco-park that’s perfect for nature lovers and adventure-seekers. ⛰️ The endless greenery at this Antipolo tourist spot will surely captivate you and the fresh breeze will surely put you in a blissful mood. Plus, they offer fun activities such as trekking to the lagoons, campfires, ziplines, and cultural trips with tribes. 🏕️
Teeming with natural wonders, it shouldn't be surprising that Rizal is dotted with several hiking trails. For your convenience, we list several hiking spots around Rizal - for beginners, experienced, and advanced hikers!
Mount Purro Nature Reserve
- Address: Barangay Calawis 1870 Antipolo, Philippines
- Contact information: (02) 542 3005 | gnp@mountpurronaturereserve.com
11. PACEM Eco Park
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The PACEM Eco Park is a must-visit for nature lovers or families searching for Antipolo activities. 🌲 This eco-park was established to raise environmental awareness among local and foreign visitors, and it's conveniently located within the grounds of Assumption Antipolo. It features a mini forest, a wildlife sanctuary, an aviary 🦜, an organic garden 🌸, and a beautifully curated museum that showcases butterflies 🦋from all over the Philippines and other parts of Asia.
PACEM Eco Park
- Address: Center for Peace and Ecology Assumption Antipolo Sumulong Highway, Antipolo City
- Contact information: (02) 8696 3274
12. Boso Boso Church
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The Nuestra Señora de la Annunciata Parish Church, or Boso Boso Church, is one of the country's oldest churches and is famed for its rich history, flourishing surroundings, and beautiful Romanesque design. 💒 Although the building was damaged by an earthquake in 1880 and hasn't been fully renovated since, it still retains its magnificence, making it a beautiful venue for weddings. 👰🏻
Boso Boso Church
- Address: Sitio Old Boso-Boso, Barangay San Jose Antipolo City, Rizal
13. Antipolo Cathedral
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Also known as the National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, the Antipolo Cathedral is one of the most popular Antipolo tourist spots. An impressive number of people flock to the cathedral all year round, especially during Holy Week, as it’s one of the Philippines’ major pilgrimage churches. 🙏🏻It’s also surrounded by food stalls of Rizal province’s famous delicacies, such as suman na may latik (rice cake with coconut jam), cashew nuts, and a variety of rice cakes you can enjoy! 😋
Antipolo Cathedral
- Address: Dela Paz St, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal
- Contact information: (02) 571 7347
14. Nelly’s Mystical Cave
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Owned and maintained by Inday Nelly since 1970, this mysterious cave is famous for rock formations that resemble famous religious figures such as Jesus, Adam and Eve, Nazarene, Mama Mary, Pieta, and many more. 🤯 People seeking miraculous healing often visit this Antipolo tourist spot because they believe that the water and stones inside can heal and protect them from harm. Another fun fact about the Mystical Cave is that it’s been a popular shooting spot for many teleseryes such as Encantadia, Dyesebel, Marina, and Pedro Penduko! 🎬
Nelly's Mystical Cave
- Address: 25 Masinag Marcos Highway, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal
- Contact information: 0949 964 0117
