Paco Park

It was just a typical day; little that I know I’ll be able to visit one of the famous Park in Manila. That park that I only have seen on TV or in movies – Paco Park, Manila. Located at Belen, Paco

It was the day I arrived in Manila. I went directly to my supposed appointment but got canceled that afternoon.

I was just around Agoncilio – Pedro Gil St, and somehow I knew that Paco Park is just nearby, so I searched it in Google Map and voila – magic happens in technology.

It was just a 7-10 minutes walk from where I was, so I go for it. Luckily, I stayed within the area too.

There is so much history for this place. It was used as a municipal cemetery during the Spanish period, was used as a central supply and ammunition depot by the Japanese during WWII, and then converted to National Park after.

Getting Around Paco Park, Manila

Paco Park is a good choice of place to chill. There are too many trees, the green environment makes you in bliss, and the architectural vibes bring you to old times – the historical touch is still intact. Because of its spiral design, it is also a nice place to take an afternoon run here. 

No wonder that the famous historical Paco park of Manila has been featured in movies like Starting Over Again of Toni Gonzaga & Piolo Pascual. 

With friends

I have been to Paco Park three times. The first time was solo, the second and third are with a friend.

The place is well maintained you won’t wonder where your 10.00 Php entrance fee pay went.

How To Get To Famous Historical Paco Park

In a less hassle way, hailing a taxi will always be the best option. Riding a jeepney is economical, and I bet wiser too – you’ll get to know more around the area, around Taft. If you ride a Taft Ave jeepney liner, you can drop off at Padre Faura or Escoda and take a walk going east for not more or less 5 minutes. If you’re taking LRT Line 1, you can stop at Pedro Gil Station, and you can reach there by walk for less than 10 minutes.