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La Mesa Ecopark

La Mesa Ecopark

3.08km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

La Mesa Ecopark is a wild jungle carved into a forested recreation park in 2004. Inside, the park features towering trees, botanical gardens, camping grounds, educational facilities, and several sports activities. It is open for walking, running, birdwatching, and for other activities.

Avilon Zoo

Avilon Zoo

7.58km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

Avilon Zoo is a 7.5-hectare zoo located in Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines. It is operated by the Avilon Wildlife Conservation Foundation, which also operates the Ark Avilon Zoo. It is currently the largest zoological institution in the Philippines in terms of land area and collection of animals.

Balara Filters Park

Balara Filters Park

9.52km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

The Balara Filters Park is a 60-hectare park located in the Diliman village of Pansol in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, adjacent to the University of the Philippines Diliman main campus. It is bounded by Katipunan Avenue on the west, Capitol Hills Golf and Country Club on the north, and the upscale, gated village of La Vista along its south and east.

Quezon Memorial Circle

Quezon Memorial Circle

10.7km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

The site of the Quezon Memorial Circle had been intended for the National Capitol to house the Congress of the Philippines. The park is a family-friendly attraction of the city. For the adventurous and thrill-seekers, there is a small amusement park in the area as well as rental bicycles, and zip-lining. The traditional park-lovers, green spaces provide picnic areas and smaller gardens provide some are which are secluded. There are several museums within the park as well as dining stalls and out

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center

10.97km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

The Ninoy Aquino Wildlife Park in Quezon city embraces the concept of biodiversity by preserving and giving shelter to a large number of Fauna and Flora collection including some endangered species. Here, one can have a sight of the wild animals in the Philippines and explore some rare plants and greenery which are not found commonly.

Ateneo Art Gallery

Ateneo Art Gallery

11.31km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

The first museum of Philippine modern art, the Ateneo Art Gallery was established in 1960 through Fernando Zóbel’s bequest to the Ateneo of his collection of works by key Filipino post-war artists. The galley contains a lot of artifacts and so more.

Church of the Gesu

Church of the Gesu

11.42km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

The Church of the Gesu is the Roman Catholic church of the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Quezon City in the Philippines. The landmark becomes designed via Jose Pedro Recio and Carmelo Casas. The edifice’s huge triangular structure symbolizes the Holy Trinity, as well as the 3-fold challenge and vision of the college. It was one of the main attraction in this area.

Pamitinan Cave

Pamitinan Cave

11.77km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

Pamitinan Cave is where Andres Bonifacio and seven katipuneros made their pilgrimage and covenant for freedom during the April Holy Week in 1895, a year before the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, the first revolution in Asia. It is also known as the Cave of Bernando Carpio. It is just the numerous cave with spectacular rock formation form the majestic limestone crags of the Montalban Gorge. It is declared as a National Geological Monument .

Wawa Dam

Wawa Dam

11.99km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

A huge gravity dam which was located in the heart of the Philippines which was constructed over the Marikina River. It used to be the only source of water for Manila until Angat Dam was built and Wawa was abandoned in 1968.

Jesús dela Peña Chapel

Jesús dela Peña Chapel

12.13km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

Jesus dela Pena Chapel is a historic visita in Marikina where the primary Catholic Mass changed into held. Built by means of the Society of Jesus within the yr 1630 with the permission of the reigning Archbishop of Manila, its established order marked the beginning of the recorded history of Marikina, which become once a massive and mountainous vicinity traversed via the Marikina River.

Marikina River Park

Marikina River Park

12.25km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

The Marikina River Park is a system of parks, trails, open spaces and recreation facilities along an 11-kilometer stretch of the Marikina River in Marikina, eastern Metro Manila, Philippines. It is a popular area for camping, jogging, biking, and other outdoor activities not just for Marikina residents but also for those from nearby cities in Metro Manila.

Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Abandoned

Also known as OLA Church, this Spanish-era church is located along J. P. Rizal Street in Santa Elena. The church was started by the Augustinians in 1687 and was finished in 1690. On October 21, 1791, the whole parish was consecrated under the Marian title, Nuestra Sra. Delos Desamparados, the second oldest parish in the Philippines after that of Sta.

St James Memorial Chapel

St James Memorial Chapel

12.68km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

St. James Memorial Chapel, located in Howe, Indiana, is a historic chapel known for its beautiful architecture and rich history. Built-in 1925 by architect E. Thomas Thacker, this quaint chapel was constructed with elements reminiscent of English Gothic architecture, featuring intricate stonework and stunning stained glass windows.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

12.74km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

This is a christ parish church which was located in the Diocese of Malolos in the Philippines. The shrine is one of the three major pilgrimage sites in the Diocese of Malolos, with the National Shrine of St. Anne in Hagonoy and the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Marilao as the other sites.

Museo Valenzuela

Museo Valenzuela

12.77km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

A site to encapsulate Valenzuela’s rich history, the Valenzuela Museum is a sprawling Spanish-themed architecture that will surely thrill anyone who steps inside. Its facade is laced with woodwork and bricks that closely resembles heritage houses. The museum also holds seminars, events, and city-based activities.

Valenzuela City People's Park

Valenzuela City People's Park

13.21km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

Valenzuela City People's park or VCPP is a 1.3-hectare park at the heart of Valenzuela City opened in February 2015. The park features an electronically controlled dancing fountain as an entrance, 35-square meter AeroCircle for Zumba and group activities, and an amphitheater as the center of the entire park.

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao

14.03km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

A huge Roman Catholic cathedral which was located in the heart of Manila. It is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Cubao. The church and the surroundings are really interesting by its architecture and by its historical importance.

Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum

Armed Forces of the Philippines Museum

14.8km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

This museum portrays the history of the Philippines ' military forces. Among its collections are infantry guns, rifles, mortars and various war equipment. There are also dioramas, displays and paintings from different wartimes, and artwork and scale models of uniforms of the various Philippine forces throughout history.

The Santo Domingo Church and Convent

The Santo Domingo Church and Convent

15.02km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

This is the biggest church in Manila and it is also called as the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval de Manila. It is also one of the biggest churches in Asia.

San Diego de Alcala Parish

San Diego de Alcala Parish

15.11km from La Mesa Nature Reserve

An old parish which was located in the heart of Valenzuela which was opened in 1632. The belfry and entrance are the only parts of the four-century-old edifice that remain today. They have been preserved by the citizens of Polo. The other parts are been modified and now it is one of the famous places in this area.

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La Mesa Nature Reserve

La Mesa Nature Reserve

Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City, 1100 Metro Manila, Philippines

La Mesa Nature Reserve is called the lungs of Metro Manila because it absorbs around 3% of the total carbon emission of the metropolis. The reserve is home to La Mesa Dam, Metro Manila’s main source of drinking water. It offers activities such as trekking, trail running, mountain biking , birdwatching, tree walking , and tree planting and so more.