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Mystical Cave

Brgy. San Jose

Antipolo

Mystical Cave is mainly a natural attraction but can be considered also religious site because many stalagmite and stalactite images formed by the water are close to Christian religious images.

Inday Nelly Deles discovered the Cave at 1970. When Inday Nelly Deles was 7 she had a dream every night and she saw the vision of this cave. When she was grown up she decided to find the cave. From Iloilo – her birthplace – she travel around the country just to find the cave and when she was at Antipolo, she found the cave at the place. The hole of the cave on that time was just the size of a coin. But by use of dynamite she made a large entrance. The peak season of the mystical cave is in Lenten Season and particularly in the Holy Week, when many pilgrims come and overnight in the cave.

Directions: From Antipolo take a jeepney to Tanay and get off at “Solid Concrete” (cement industry). From there hire a tricycle to the cave for about 5km ride.

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

In the center of Antipolo is the religious shrine of the Virgin of Antipolo (Birhen ng Antipolo). Its origin dates back to Spanish era, when galleon trade between the Philippines and Mexico was at its height

On March 25, 1626, Don Juan Ni?o de Tabora left the shores of Mexico aboard the galleon El Almirante, to sail to the Philippines, bringing along the brown image of our Blessed Virgin Mother. For three months, the El Almirante safely braved the dangers of the stormy seas and a fire aboard the ship, arriving in the port of Manila on July 18, 1626. Realizing that the safe and successful journey was due to the image of the Blessed Virgin on board the ship, he called for the pompous celebration of the image’s arrival. Amidst pageantry and fireworks, the religious procession started from the Jesuit Church of San Ignacio in Intramuros, up to the Manila Catholic Cathedral on 26 November 1626. Thus it was named “Nuestra Se?ora de la Paz y Buenviaje”.

Directions: Walking distance from the bus and jeepneys terminal in Antipolo.

Fiesta Resort and Casino

This casino is ok for those who are tight (kuripot) with budget, because some slot machines accepts .50 centavos.

# Directions: just a 15 minute drive from Antipolo City proper, from Unciano Hospital, upon reaching Shopwise, turn right, then follow the signs. It is located in Antipolo / Binangonan boundary.