Angono Caves, Arts & Heritage Day Tour by Baron Travel

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Duration: 8h
Location: Angono Caves, Angono, Philippines | Angono, Philippines


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Exploration of galleries, museums & ancient cave art
Viewing petroglyphs dating back to 3000 B.C. in Angono Caves
World-class Nemiranda Arthouse & Tiamzon Gallery
Visit to the museum & residence of Carlos “Botong” Francisco
Scenic natural surroundings in the idyllic town of Angono

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Angono Caves, art galleries & museums
Admission fees
Traditional Filipino lunch at Balaw-Balaw Restaurant
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Manila city hotel

Description:

Take a journey through the arts capital of the Philippines and explore the ancient Angono Caves on this full-day tour. Visit premier art galleries and museums and explore historic petroglyphs dating back to 3000 BC.

Your tour begins with a ride from your hotel to the idyllic town of Angono, home to some of the Philippines' most famous visual artists. Stop at the Nemiranda Arthouse and Blanco Family Art Museum to view exquisite artworks of renowned painter Nemi Miranda and the Blanco family.

Continue to the Tiamson Art Gallery and see works displaying Orville Tiamson's famed usage of vivid colors and striking designs. Afterwards, visit the residence of late Carlos “Botong” Francisco and marvel at the mural paintings and self-portraits made by the iconic Philippine national artist.

Next, admire petroglyphs dating from the Neolithic Era in the spectacular Angono Caves. Wonder at the 127 detailed engravings featuring human and animal figures on a rock shelter. Take time to appreciate the intricate inscriptions and learn about the life of ancient Filipinos.

After a day full of explorey, dine on a sumptuous Filipino cuisine at Balaw-Balaw Restaurant before returning to your hotel.