Replica of Rizal's house

How to go there

Prior to our trip in Dapitan, we stayed in Dakak first. We took Dakak’s van service to drop us off at Dapitan. In Dapitan, we stayed at Villa Pillar Pension house, where we took a trike to get us to Rizal Shrine, which costs P28.00

What to See

As part of our itinerary in Dapitan, we(4 pax) head off to Rizal shrine, where the famous hero was exiled back in 18 hundreds.

Replica of one of Rizal's house in Dapitan

Rizal shrine is a big compound where replica’s of Rizal’s house in Dapitan can be found. Volunteers (mostly dressed in white) takes care of the compound, guarding the replicas of Rizal’s house along with its surroundings.

kathangisip gang at the replica of Rizal's main house in Dapitan

It also features a naturally heart-shaped rock called ‘Mi Retiro’ rock where Rizal was said to have written his poems: “Mi Retiro” and “Himno a Talisay.”

Inside Rizal shrine is a museum dedicated to the national hero. Here you’ll find pictures of the hero and his family, along with his personal belongings. It also contains artworks made by other artists dedicated to Jose Rizal.

Where to stay – Hotels in Dapitan

Coming from Dakak, we asked the Dakak crew to drop us off at Dapitan where we found Villa Pillar Pension house just in front of Dapitan’s main road: Sunset Boulevard. We took the 2-twin-sized bed room, good for 4 people which costs P950.00 There are no hot and cold shower in this room, and only a 14-inch television set is part of the amenities.

Contact Details of Villa Pillar Pension house
Contact Person : The Management of Villa Pilar Pension
Address : Sunset Boulevard, Dapitan City
Tel. No. : +(63) (65) 213 6579
Number of Rooms : 13 rooms
Classification : Pension House

source:http://dapitan.com/dapitanhotels2AA.htm

Villa Pillar Pension house is conveniently located near Gloria de Dapitan, and just in front of Dapitan bay, and Sunset Boulevard.

Other Notes

A donation box is located inside the museum.

More pictures of Rizal Shrine here:

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