Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a unique heritage resort that combines historical architecture with modern luxury. The resort features restored Spanish-Filipino houses, offering guests a glimpse into the Philippines’ colonial past. Strolling through the cobblestone streets feels like traveling back in time, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.
Jose Acuzar, the owner of New San Jose Builders, Inc., started to rebuild Spanish colonial-era mansions in Bagac in 2003. In January 2010, the area was opened to the public as the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar,[4] although the area was already being used as taping location of the GMA Network series Zorro ten months earlier by March 2009.[2] It was placed under the management of Genesis Hotels and Resorts Corporation.
Las Casas Filipinas temporarily closed in early 2020 due to community quarantine measures imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but eventually reopened in July 2020.
In November 2021 it was named the “Best Historic Hotel in Asia and the Pacific” by the Historic Hotels of America, citing it as one of the hotels that “best celebrate its history in the guest experience and provide exceptional customer hospitality and service.”
Aside from Zorro, it was also used as a filming location of Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral,[8][9] Heneral Luna,[9]Maria Clara at Ibarra, FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano and Widow’s War.[10]
Amenities and Services: The resort offers guided heritage tours, kalesa rides, river cruises, and workshops on traditional crafts. Dining options include Filipino cuisine at Kusina ni Nanay Maria, Italian dishes at La Bella Teodora, and Spanish tapas at Cafe del Rio. The resort also features a beach area and a swimming pool
Address: Brgy. Ibaba, Bagac, Bataan, Philippines
Contact Numbers: +63 919-056-7789; +63 2 8860-5961
Operating Hours: Check-in at 3:00 PM; Check-out at 12:00 NN
Pet Policy: Pets are allowed inside the resort’s Private Casas with restrictions.
<-Guided heritage tours
-Kalesa rides
-River cruises
-Workshops on traditional crafts.
<-Filipino cuisine at Kusina ni Nanay Maria,
-Italian dishes at La Bella Teodora,
-Spanish tapas at Cafe del Rio