Weekend Getaway
GETTING THERE:
[ 1 ] Drive. Rizal, the only province named after our country’s hero, is a mountainous province perched on the western slopes of the southern portion of the Sierra Madre mountain range. To get there, the best way to go is drive along Ortigas Avenue until you reach the extension road. Cross Cainta Junction and turn right at the next intersection, which leads to Taytay. [ 2 ] Commute. Go to EDSA-Shaw Blvd. intersection and take a brief walk to EDSA Central Terminal, where there are jeepneys and FX going to Cainta, Taytay, Angono, Binangonan and Cardona. There are also Rizal-bound jeeps and FX at Araneta Center.
ANTIPOLO CITY
Urban vista. Rizal’s new capital city boasts not only of progress, but also of wonderful views of Metro Manila. Drive up to Antipolo City’s numerous view decks. Turn right at Masinag junction and drive straight until the road meanders. Each of the restaurants lined along the road will give you a great view of the metro. It’s best to come at sunset or nightfall; from afar, the industrial clutter looks better when the city starts to light up. Manila-East Road is the breathtaking alternative route from Manila to Laguna. Along the way, travelers are treated to majestic panoramas of Laguna de Bay and rural scenes.
30
S I D E T R I P
E X T R E M E
I S S U E
? know ly Did yusoeud to be the onal,
pit Rizal ithoutacapital a provincew c r e rm etro after its fo ededtoM c s a w ig s Pa Manila. ntly ince rece The provAntipolo City as named capital. its new
Spealsks.peak Filipino, the Loca l language. nationa