Rizal Park

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OVERVIEW

Rizal Park is one of the most significant landmarks in the Philippines. Also known as Luneta Park and originally referred to as Bagumbayan during the Spanish era, Rizal Park is where the country’s national hero Jose Rizal got executed in 1896. It is where his remains are enshrined and is recognized as the Philippines’ main kilometer zero.

Covering an area of 58 hectares, the historic area is considered one of the largest urban parks in Asia housing the National Museum Complex, an open-air auditorium, Independence flagpole, a musical dancing fountain, the Quirino Grandstand, and a 10-hectare open field, in addition to the Rizal Monument. Gardens, artworks, a flower clock, and other monuments can also be found in the park.

Fast Facts

Attraction:

Rizal Park

Type of Attraction:

Historical Attractions

Address:

Ermita, Manila

Website:

npdc.gov.ph

Phone:

None

Hours:

Monday-Sunday 5:00-20:00

Closed:

None

Best Time to Visit:

January – December

Food & Drink:

Food – NO | Drink – YES

FREE WiFi:

Cost:

$1-5

Payment Type:

Cash

Fees:

P50 ($1 USD) – Entrance fee

Notes:

Minors must be accompanied by their parents or guardian.
Expect crowds during holidays such as Christmas and other Philippine holidays.
Bring an umbrella, hat, sunglasses, and other sun protection gear.

MAP

This attraction is located on Luzon Island in Metro Manila.

NEED TO KNOW

How to Get to Rizal Park?

By LRT 1

Ride the LRT-1 at Gil Puyat and get off at U.N. Avenue Station.
Walk to the entrance of Rizal Park on Kalaw Avenue.

By LRT 2

Ride the LRT 2 at Cubao Araneta Train Station bound for Recto.
Get off at Recto Station and take the footbridge to Doroteo Jose Station on LRT 1.
Take the LRT 1 bound for Baclaran and get off at U.N Avenue Station.
Walk to the entrance of Rizal Park on Kalaw Avenue.

By Jeepney

In Aurora Boulevard, ride a jeepney with signboards Divisoria, Recto, or Avenida.
Get off at Rizal Avenue and transfer to another jeepney with signboards Vito Cruz, Pedro Gil, or Kalaw.
Get off at the entrance of Rizal Park at Taft Avenue.

The airport closest to Rizal Park

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Pasay is the closest airport to Rizal Park.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit this attraction to avoid crowds is early in the morning, usually before 10:00 AM.

Closures

This attraction is always open.

Fees

Fees require payment in cash. Credit cards are not accepted at this attraction.

Food & Drink

Food is not allowed at this attraction.

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol is not allowed at this attraction.

Pets

Pets are not allowed at this attraction.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed at this attraction.

Trash

Please dispose of your trash properly or take it with you. Don’t Trash the Philippines!

The Philippines are beautiful islands … let’s all ensure they remain this way.

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