Antipolo
Discover Antipolo
Antipolo is the capital city of Rizal Province, Philippines. Sitting above a plateau 200 m (660 ft) above sea level, Antipolo is a respite from Manila's chaos, allowing a scenic view of an otherwise crowded and bustling metropolis. After being separated from the province to become part of Metro Manila in 1975, Pasig remained the de jure capital of Rizal. Over the recent years, its provincial government center redeveloped into a lifestyle strip. Although the provincial capitol was built in the Ynares Center in 2009, it wasn't until 2020 when it was declared the province's official capital.
What to Experience in Antipolo
Taste of Antipolo...
There are a lot of fast food chains located at the town center (Upper Antipolo) and in Cogeo area (Lower Antipolo) such as Jollibee, McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut, and convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Ministop. Also, there are numerous restaurants and bars located at OL (Over-Looking) at Sumulong Highway wherein you'll have the best view of Metro Manila, seeing Ortigas Buildings, and residential areas. There are also numerous places to drink in the mountainous city, along Marcos Highway you can find several spots for drinking like 22nd St. Comedy Bar, X Factor Bar, Dampa sa Antipolo to name a few. In the Sumulong Highway you can also find classy places to drink like the Padi's Point and Cloud 9 bar. Crime rates in the urban areas are comparable to those in Metro Manila. The rural upland areas may still see some New People’s Army guerrillas. Landslides and floods are a common problem in the rainy season. Known accident-prone areas include Marcos Highway in its highland portions and the hairpin turns of E. Rodriguez Avenue descending towards Teresa and Morong Junction. Come down into other lower-lying towns of Rizal, one of the most interesting of which is Angono (named the Art Capital of the Philippines) and host of two National Artists. In the backdoor entry to Angono from Antipolo (through the Eastridge Country Club), visitors can stop by to take a visit at the famous Angono Petroglyphs (now managed by the National Museum).
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsAntipolo is around 25 km away from Manila, you can drive from Manila to Antipolo around an hour by car. Antipolo is directly served by Metro Manila's city bus network, with routes running from Cubao or Quiapo, either via Marcos and Sumulong Hwy, or Ortigas Ave. Buses terminate at the Robinsons mall at the city's circumferential road. RRCG Transport operates P2P buses bound for Robinsons Galleria in Mandaluyong, Makati, Alabang in Muntinlupa, Fairview in Quezon City and PITX in Parañaque. LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) directly serves Antipolo, with a station near SM Masinag. There are plans to extend the line to downtown. Antipolo is accessible by UV Express van shuttles, with terminals in Metro Manila, including one around Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City and around Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
With over 8000 tricycles in the town center alone, you will have no problem looking for a ride to nearby destinations. Places along the main roads are accessible by jeepney. It is advisable to travel by car to other destinations as jeepneys do not cover every corner of the city, especially the mountains. There are available jeepneys in the town proper that are bound for Cogeo, Antipolo Hills and Sitio Pantay. There are also jeepneys that go inside Cogeo Village and Bagong Nayon. There are a lot of fast food chains located at the town center (Upper Antipolo) and in Cogeo area (Lower Antipolo) such as Jollibee, McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut, and convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Ministop. Also, there are numerous restaurants and bars located at OL (Over-Looking) at Sumulong Highway wherein you'll have the best view of Metro Manila, seeing Ortigas Buildings, and residential areas.
Where to Stay
Crime rates in the urban areas are comparable to those in Metro Manila. The rural upland areas may still see some New People’s Army guerrillas. Landslides and floods are a common problem in the rainy season. Known accident-prone areas include Marcos Highway in its highland portions and the hairpin turns of E. Rodriguez Avenue descending towards Teresa and Morong Junction. Come down into other lower-lying towns of Rizal, one of the most interesting of which is Angono (named the Art Capital of the Philippines) and host of two National Artists. In the backdoor entry to Angono from Antipolo (through the Eastridge Country Club), visitors can stop by to take a visit at the famous Angono Petroglyphs (now managed by the National Museum).
Money & Budget
There are a lot of fast food chains located at the town center (Upper Antipolo) and in Cogeo area (Lower Antipolo) such as Jollibee, McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut, and convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Ministop. Also, there are numerous restaurants and bars located at OL (Over-Looking) at Sumulong Highway wherein you'll have the best view of Metro Manila, seeing Ortigas Buildings, and residential areas. There are also numerous places to drink in the mountainous city, along Marcos Highway you can find several spots for drinking like 22nd St. Comedy Bar, X Factor Bar, Dampa sa Antipolo to name a few. In the Sumulong Highway you can also find classy places to drink like the Padi's Point and Cloud 9 bar. Crime rates in the urban areas are comparable to those in Metro Manila.
Safety Information
Safety Overview
Crime rates in the urban areas are comparable to those in Metro Manila. The rural upland areas may still see some New People’s Army guerrillas. Landslides and floods are a common problem in the rainy season. Known accident-prone areas include Marcos Highway in its highland portions and the hairpin turns of E. Rodriguez Avenue descending towards Teresa and Morong Junction. Come down into other lower-lying towns of Rizal, one of the most interesting of which is Angono (named the Art Capital of the Philippines) and host of two National Artists. In the backdoor entry to Angono from Antipolo (through the Eastridge Country Club), visitors can stop by to take a visit at the famous Angono Petroglyphs (now managed by the National Museum).
Glimpses of Antipolo
My mother-in-law
A frog in a Water Cabbage Plant in an outdoor Museum in Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
a church filled with people sitting at pews
Aglaonema, Shakuntala
Sunset.
a white house with a red roof and a green door
Palm Sunday 2024 | Antipolo Cathedral
Palm Sunday 2024 | Antipolo Cathedral
Palm Sunday 2024 | Antipolo Cathedral
Palm Sunday 2024 | Antipolo Cathedral
My mother-in-law
A frog in a Water Cabbage Plant in an outdoor Museum in Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines
a church filled with people sitting at pews