Guagua in 3 days

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Guagua guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours and prices before you go.

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Day 1

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Morning Lopez MansionBuilt in 1929 as the residence of a sugar magnate, Don Alejandro Lopez, it is the first concrete house in Pampanga. The house later fell into a long period of neglect caused in part by family squabbles and lahar flows caused by the Mount Pinatubo eruption, which is why some locals refer to the…Directions —

Late morning Plaza BurgosGuagua's main square, featuring civic monuments, a gazebo and trees. A fine spot for recreational activities, finding some shade from the weather or just people-watching. It is also the de facto main transport terminal for most jeepneys in Guagua.Directions —

Lunch The Original Galan 1st Class ChicharonThe oldest chicharon (pork rind) maker in Pampanga, in operation since 1968. Sells the product by weight. Atsara (pickled vegetables) sold separately.Directions —

Afternoon Guagua Municipal HallBuilt in 1937, it is one of the few remaining civic buildings in the Philippines to survive World War II.Directions —

Day 2

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Morning Goseco Ancestral HouseA private residence built during the colonial era.Directions —

Late morning Araullo Ancestral HouseA private residence built in 1928. Despite the perimeter walls, its two storeys are visible from outside.Directions —

Lunch LA BakeshopA bakery established in 1985 and known for its cheesebread.Directions —

Afternoon Bale PinaudA nipa (pawid)-roofed residence built in the early 1900s for the David-Siongco family, whose members have produced senior clergy members, journalists and other intellectuals who have influenced cultural discourse in the Philippines.Directions —

Day 3

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Morning Christ the Redeemer ParkA small park with a life-sized statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Guagua's wetlandsDirections —

Late morning De Mesa HouseA blue-green two-story private residence built in 1935.Directions —

Lunch Funnside NingnanganA Pampanga-based restaurant and grill chain serving Filipino dishes.Directions —

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