Time flies, and this post is long overdue. Can’t believe it’s been more than a month since we had our last roadtrip up north. And so before my memory about these beautiful revived colonial houses fade, it’s best to write it down and share with you all. They’re truly one of a kind.
Let me share with you more photos of the reconstructed houses of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. D and I luckily found an overnight deal and were able to use it before the lockdown restrictions were once again enforced in Metro Manila. We got good rates for a stay in one of the casas, Casa Tuguegarao.
Casa Tuguegarao 
Casa Tuguegarao
The casas were named after the places they were recovered from. Tuguegarao is a province in the northern part of Luzon Island of the Philippines. These houses were bought by Acuzar and they carefully put them back together in this resort.
Check out the neighboring casas. It felt line we were in an old Spanish town, similar to Vigan and Taal Town. Both views during nighttime and daytime were so pretty. At dusk, there was this tree near our casa where hundreds of birds called balinsasayaw flew about with chirps so loud (but still sounded like music to my ears).
Casa Lemery 
This bridge is one of my favorites as it has statues of Filipino mythical creatures on its side. The creatures were from stories I was told when I was younger. Some of them frightened me, like the story of the tikbalang, a creature that was half man and half horse.
More pictures taken from the resort, showcasing Spanish colonial houses. D’s favorite is Casa Hagonoy while my favorite is Casa Lemery.
Casa Hagonoy 
Casa Lemery 
Casa Santa Rita 
Casa Binondo 
Hotel De Oriente 
View from Casa Luna 
The resort only had a handful of guests. A staff told us that before COVID all the casas were occuppied by guests especially on weekends and holidays, and the cobbled streets would be full of cyclists. Hopefully we’ll get to see the same hustle and bustle in the near future.
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I really like this place, Villa Emery is also my favourite, as soon as I saw the night photo that shows it so well. It certainly has a lot of potential.
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If I can only stay for a longer period (I imagine working from home there and looking out my window during calls). But alas I don’t have the budget 😬
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Plus, you won’t be able to work, too absorbed in staring at the houses 🙂
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Hahahhaa that too!
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The houses look marvelous! Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. 😊
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It was my pleasure. They’re quite lovely indeed.
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The photos you took at night are stunning! There’s a certain brooding beauty to photos taken in the dark, as opposed to those in the daylight. The colonial houses are lovely, and I enjoyed this virtual tour around your neck of the woods!
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Thank you Rebecca! Night views are awesome, and my phone camera tried its best to give the shots justice. One thing I have yet to crack is how to take photos of the moon. Glad to have you with me in this tour
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Really like the style of these houses
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They have the vintage charm
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historical houses are one of my favourite things to see when travelling. these look awesome
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They sure do Andy! They’re quite special.
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To be surrounded by history & loveliness!
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WOW! This house looks beautiful!
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It truly is. Thanks for dropping by Belladonna!
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I especially liked the stories on the bridge. How special if you know what they refer to. A fascinating place.
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I hope more people can visit it once again. It’s truly special.
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