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Places to visit near Manila before summer ends

By Michelle Caligan
Published May 24, 2019 6:57 PM PHT
Updated May 24, 2019 7:13 PM PHT

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Here are some places worth checking out that are only a few hours drive from Manila.

Summer is almost over, but you still have a chance to make that long overdue beach trip or barkada outing a reality. Here are some places worth checking out that are only a few hours drive from Manila.

La Union

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With its chill vibe, good food, and awesome waves, La Union is a top destination for those who want to escape the daily grind of the metro and just relax. Urbiztondo Beach in the town of San Juan is the ultimate hangout place for both locals and tourists, with restaurants and coffee shops ready to serve hungry surfers.

IN PHOTOS: Celebrities in La Union

Aurora

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Also a surfer's paradise, Baler in Aurora is another ideal place for a weekend getaway. Celebrities like Glaiza de Castro and Sam Pinto have fallen in love with Baler that they now have properties here.

WATCH: Glaiza de Castro gives a quick tour inside Casa Galura

IN PHOTOS: Celebrities in Baler

Zambales

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Whether you want to go sailing or spend a night inside a tent, Zambales can make it happen. Hop on a yacht and sail around Subic Bay, or rent an outrigger boat in San Narciso that will take you to Anawangin or Nagsasa coves for an overnight outdoor experience.

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Pampanga

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Pampanga is known for its delicious food, but it is also the location of the biggest waterpark in the country, Aqua Planet. Visitors will scream their hearts out in the park's giant slides and other water rides. After a long and tiring day, your barkada can refuel in the many restaurants found in this northern province.

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Nueva Ecija

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If communing with nature and disconnecting from social media are what you are looking for, then head to Nueva Ecija. You can splurge and spend the weekend in the luxurious Highland Bali Villas Resort and Spa, or try sheep-herding and fishing in PMP Man-Made Paradise Farm Resort. You may also drop by the town of Bongabon for a quick garden tour of Giron Botanic.

WATCH: Jason Abalos gives a tour of his hometown

Bataan

Discover the untold secrets of Philippine history when you tour around our heritage resort. All the more, maximize your time-capsule trip when you book your stay in one of our restored casas. For reservations and other inquiries, call 332.5286 or 332.5338. You may also email us at reserve@lascasasfilipinas.com or visit our website at www.lascasasfilipinas.com. #MyLasCasasStory #LasCasasFilipinasdeAcuzar #LasCasas #itsmorefuninthephilippines

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For history buffs who are also looking for Instagram-worthy photos, head to Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. You can stay overnight in one of their ancestral houses or just opt for a day tour. Also in Bataan is Playa La Caleta, a white sand cove and nature reserve in Morong.

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Quezon

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Quezon may be famous for Lucban's Pahiyas Festival every May 15, but its beaches are becoming equally popular. Top choices for your last minute beach getaway include Cagbalete in Mauban, Borawan in Pagbilao, and the isolated paradise of Jomalig Island.

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