Luneta Park
Hi there! 👋 I'm Benj and welcome to another Philippines Travel Guide where I share budget-friendly guides on how to visit all 82 provinces of the Philippines!
In this guide, we will be exploring Luneta Park in Metro Manila.
Summary
As someone from the province, I used to think that Luneta Park only featured the Rizal Monument and the 150-foot-tall Independence Flagpole, so I would usually skip going inside.
But during a recent visit to the National Museum of Natural History, I decided to pass by and discovered the hidden Chinese Garden and the Musical Dancing Fountain before sunset.
If you're interested in learning more about the museum, here's a separate guide:
How To Get There?
The fastest way is to book a car via the Grab app or motorcycle hailing apps such as MoveIt, Angkas, or JoyRide.
Things to Do in Luneta Park
🇵🇭 Rizal Monument and the 150-Foot Independence Flagpole
Professional photographers are stationed around the park if you want high-quality photos
🪴 Chinese Garden
I found a new quiet spot where I can blow off steam when I'm stressed
⛲ Musical Dancing Fountain
There's a fountain and fire show in the afternoon with a beautiful sunset background
🧺 Picnic
The are food stalls beside the fountain where you can buy snacks while you enjoy the fountain show.
🐎 Horse Carriage Ride
There are horse carriages near Jollibee (brick-themed to match the vibe of the area), located between Luneta Park and the National Museum, if you're interested in a Luneta tour but hate walking.
