Perfect place for introverts. Quiet and peaceful. Sarap mag-meditate dito. ❤️ My 1st time going here, and definitely won't be my last.

Serenity in the City. I was raised in Manila and nearing my senior year but shame on me for never visiting Paco Park ‘til today, Feb 25, 2022. The park is very spacious and enclosed, making me feel safe and secure. It’s a wonderful place to stroll, exercise, do tai-chi or just sit and relax while savoring the clean green surroundings. The grounds are very well tended with flowers in full colorful bloom. Trees, grass and other plants are lushly green. Birds chirp above and around, feed on the grass while cats lazily lick themselves. The park is pet friendly as visitors walk their dogs. Just be sure to leash ‘em and clean up “their mess, ” says the Security Guard. It’s really so beautiful, peaceful and serene in the park. It made me forget I was in the middle of the city! Notable mentions: There’s a security guard at the entrance. No entrance fee. The rest rooms are clean and spotless at past 8AM. Hopefully, they’re well maintained throughout the day.

This park is beautiful and very peaceful in the morning. I visited the day after a tour of Intramuros where the guide told me about Paco Park. If you are interested in history and you want a beautiful setting to read about the history of Manila and the Philippines, you should definitely add this park to your sightseeing list. Do keep in mind the somber history of this site and remain respectful.

Reading some park markers gives me chills and bewilders me at the same time. This park is rich in history.

My first time here, after many visits to Manila Beautiful peaceful place to be Quite fascinating

One of the oldest landmarks in Manila, the Paco Cemetery now known as Paco Park was inaugurated 200 years ago. The cemetery, designed based on the masterplan of Maestro de Obras Nicolas Ruiz, was completed on April 22, 1822. Its construction began in 1814 and served as a burial ground for victims of cholera epidemic in 1820’s prior to its completion. Dr. Jose Rizal was secretly buried at “Rizal Tomb” after his execution on December 30, 1896. This was also the final resting place of the three martyred priests – Fathers Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora.

Beautiful and holy place. A perfect wedding venue and reception in one. Be blessed at this serene sanctuary in communion with history! Book now your wedding date...

What makes this park unique is its serenity and orderliness smacked in the middle of a chaotic and suffocating area. Just come here if you want to take a brief break from everything! Practice your faith by indulging in the spiritual (the St. Pancratius Chapel has 2 Sunday evening masses..at 5pm and at 6pm)...or just walk around the park and feel history around you...thank you for maintaining this peaceful place!

On an early Sunday morning I visited Paco Park simply to walk around the elevated walkway encroachment. I enjoyed the serenity of the place finding just a handful people doing simple exercises or breathing some fresh air Just missing the Sunday mass and concerts on Fridays.

Visited unexpectedly when we pass san marcelino st ..it brought me back to my highschool days during mid 80s when open spaces,parks were the hangouts of teenagers on a budget. And our music teacher compelled our class to watch Paco Park Presents, an array of musical performances every friday afternoon. Originally named Cementerio General de Dilao,a recreational park and once a municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the spanish period.. Its charm lies on it unique design a circular enclave, add to its old structure , stories of creepiness, ghost and spirits.

Most convenient place to buy your groceries and your household needs.

No entrance fee to go here. It's a park that has a small chapel inside. They are open until 5PM only. Restrooms were closed when I tried to enter them. I saw some kids playing badminton, and some adults jogging here.

I never knew this was a wedding site. Even though it's creepy, it's very historical to look as well.

Very nice very clean and good maintenance having covid19 regulations security very polite and helpful Beautiful garden historical part of city having national hero Jose Rizal first burial site B4 moving to luneta park and memorial. Plenty of tree covered sitting areas from the sun having lots of path ways and along the perimeter walls there's a chapel and water fountain in the centre beautiful nice and peaceful bit of fresh air fro the busy city I would give it 6 stars if the chapel was open and fountain working

Nearest to go park cemetery, no other locals roaming but the place was serene and clean. No need to go to crowded places like luneta and other parks.

There's a certain eerie vibe as I enter the place. You can see that it's a historical place not only because of the marker on the walls of its gate but also because of the vintage appearance it has that was still well-preserved and taken care of.

A quiet place to remember its historied stories and the national hero's secret burial for days to prevent rebels from from using as fodder for a brewing revolt against Spanish dominion and abuse. Good job for maintaining an aura of serenity and greenery.

Very historic place. Nice place for a photoshoot, free to visit.

The place was serene good for ME time but a bit creepy feels because of the rustic structure and also seeing tombstone around.

Hidden gem at the heart of Manila. For so many years, I just passed through this park til the pandemic when I discovered it. The park is enclosed with walls with one entrance securely guarded. There are park cleaners to ensure that fallen leaves are swept neatly. Pets are most welcome, too, making the park a top favorite of mine. No worries if you wake up late because the shady trees provide shelter from the sun’s heat.

Super ganda pa din ng ambiance.. U can see the interaction of human and environment sa place na to.. Still solemn yet medyo creepy kung solo but really exciting and apart from it so historical.. Good for Seniors and of course all ages.. Sobrang nag enjoy ang aking mudrabels, it's her 1st time.. Thank You Paco Park and Cemetery!

The place is conducive to relaxation! Very nostalgic and has historical significance. We always go to this place during college, for a team building session, practice session if we have student organization activities | Pregnant with my first child - Carl Jacob Revilles. This was taken inside Paco Park during the Accountancy Week program (Leadership Training) of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) wherein my husband Jay Revilles was the PRESIDENT.

A tiny park which has a cemetery entombed within the walls of the park.This cemetary was built just before a cholera epidemic and as a result has many children within its walls. When we went there they were renovating the children's section.. The chapel was built for funerals but now holds mass on the weekends, We were fortunate enough to go there five minutes before mass began. You can walk on top of the walls as well as the many paths of the park. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. We were staying in the hotel across the street so access was easy. This cemetery was the original location where Dr Jose Rizal was buried from the time of his death until 1912.

Eventhough this place is small, it's really nice because it's quiet and maintained clean. The trees and landscapes are beautiful. For the animal/cat lovers, they'll really like this place because there are some cats inside, most of them are tamed, was able to pet them. Haha.

A beautiful circular cemetery from the Spanish colonial period that is now a park, wedding and events venue. It is also where the remains of Jose Rizal, patriot and hero, were interred after his execution in Luneta but exhumed and transferred to the Rizal Park now. It's a place of contemplation and greenery.

Very nice place and park.👍👍👍

Just like this flower in Paco Park — stunning!

A very peaceful place to contemplate family that have passed I picnicked with my 3 year old on the center lawn. A calming experience in a crazy world

Imagine to have this historic place in the city. Creepy but relaxing to be in this place.

Pretty little park with some cool spots in it. I recommend stopping in for a quiet rest or a bit of history. Not a must see, but was a convenient stop for me between my hotel and the main tourist area.

I visited this place again after 5yrs during VISITA IGLESIA, They maintained its historical value. You can feel the solemnity and find peace of heart in mind here!!!!

A quiet and Serene place. I enjoy visiting this park whenever I have a vacant schedule.

Definitely one of the best historical place in Manila. Well preserved.

Public toilets are clean No entrance fee Inside was newly painted and renovated. Well maintained and plenty of green scenery, great place to unwind. Free parking, just outside the gate. Strategic located in Manila. Perfect for intimate weddings. Last mass scheduled at 5PM Sundays Date visited: January 14

Serene and quiet. Perfect for contemplating. The chapel is also air conditioned. Would recommend holding your wedding or attending Sunday mass here. It's also a mini park so you can roam inside the vicinity and just appreciate nature.

I don't see ticket counter here or staff, so we just walk in inside of the park We were so lucky when we visiting this place, there were not so many tourist. It's just seeing some students passing by and also local peoples who was sitting in the park near the fountain This place is just peace full, calm, feel like far away from noisy the stree of Manila. The church also beautiful but I think we can;t look inside, sitting under the shadow of the big tress after hot temperature in Manila feel so good.

Very serene place. Ideal for meditation in the city. The Chapel is air-conditioned during Sunday Masses. Ideal venue for church weddings.

A hidden gem within Malate. You will find only a few tourists but lots of locals from students to OAPs. Outside the walls, the usual cargo traffic, noise and pollution. Inside a peaceful little park that offers endless possibilities to rest and take photos. Make sure you sign the guest book when entering and bring something to drink since there are no vending stalls inside

It's an old cemetery, located in Paco, Manila. This place has free admission. It is open until 5pm. Another interesting here is Padre GOMBURZA buried here.

It's a nice and quiet place to enjoy fresh air. The ambience is really peaceful given that it is surrounded by roads with cars passing by. The trees provide enough shade and buffer from the outside noise thus giving it a solemn atmosphere. If you're nearby, it's not a bad idea to visit this small circular park and take a while to appreciate nature and it's surroundings.

Very rustic old charm. But a lot of things need an upgrade. The bathrooms for one are 3rd rate. The organ in the Church is defective and the plank of wood it sits on is a safety hazard. Also, the speakers sound horrible.

It is where me and my wife had our church wedding

an ideal place to have a morning run coz not so many cars pass by the roads around it.

(Translated by Google) Quiet and not too human .. can take photoshoots (Original) Tahimik at wala masyadong tao.. pwedeng mag photoshoot

Nice place

Park is closed since March 13 until further notice.

Quaint and quiet place in the middle of a crowded city. Sometimes, you forget that this is a cemetery because it is so lovely. Events like weddings, parties, and concerts are actually held there.

(Translated by Google) Pleasant and well kept quiet garden. An island of nature and quiet within the busy volume of Manila (Original) גן שקט נעים ומטופח. אי של טבע ושקט בתוך הכרך הסואן של מנילה

Peaceful. Rustic

(Translated by Google) Clean and quiet .. (Original) Malinis at tahimik ..

A nice little park with lots of history and significance. Clean and well kept. Fountain was being fixed, which took away from some of the beauty, but at least they take good care of it and perform maintenance!

nice place

Really nice

Just saying..

a lot of memories

It's beautiful.

an oasis of solitude in the heart of the city

Historical place with a touch of romatic vibe.

Nostalgic...

Nice park and cemetary.

It's good

It's my first time to visit Paco Park and Cemetery, I was amazed because of the beautiful, well maintained public park and very accommodating staff..

The place is so lovely.

Quite peaceful park

Place to hang out, no rush, just stroll

Tranquil and relaxing

historical. serene with lots of trees and space

The walls are about 5ft thick. You can see the tiny grave spaces. It looks like a small fort, by its distance from intramuros it may have been. My father tells me the graves are for children, and my mom tells me in the 70s it was a popular wedding site.

Nice grounds to walk around

Old but still nice to visit every now and then.

It has green and peace inside. Cozy place.

Historical

Very much improved compared before.

(Translated by Google) It was a good walk from Robinson. 11/13 (Original) ロビンソンから良い散歩になりました。11/13

(Translated by Google) Nice insta-like (Original) Nice insta-place

It was raining hard when I get there and it wasn't opened, but from the outside I can see it was big and beautiful park.

We use to come here during our break time, 80s we take 2mins walk from Araullo High School,its historical here.

Nice to visit coz its now clean

If you want a quiet place in Manila...

Turn On: historical place, well kept, very clean, birds were every where Turn Off: needs improvement on their comfort rooms, less trees that suppossed to give shade, less flower bearing plants to think this is a cementery of long ago.

Serene, Tranquil... Amazing Gothic Architecture. Ig worthy. Health and safety protocol strictly enforced. Creepy AF. 🙈

An spanish colony time paco park and it was very well preserve by the tourism department as a historical landmark in manila city.

nice place

Nice park

Small place but tranquil. There's a chapel that offer wedding for those who want privacy.

The park is not that big but the plants and trees inside makes it a nice place to visit and relax. Be careful on your way here because it's in the main road area, there are a lot of cars and trucks passing through.

very peaceful and nice place ...

Went there today but was not able to enter since it operates from 6AM to 11AM only. So babalikan namin sya next time.

The place is clean and well kept. The only issue is its opening time which is 0600. Not good for those going for a jog early in the morning.

Paco Park and Cemetery

Solemn

Cleanest park and most accommodating staff 😊

where jose rizal buried

A historic circular Spanish-era cemetery which is now a favorite spot for weddings and receptions, musical events, and pictorials. It's one of the few remaining open public green spaces in Manila which can be a shelter from the urban jungle.

The area is very clean and well-maintained. They are also following the health protocol. Opens 6-11am daily.

It's chilly yet warm , relaxing yet kinda sentimental when you take a stroll around this historic mini park. If you've been to fort santiago think of this as a smaller sibling with a lot of historic roots. If not for the tall buildings around take a min of breathtaking moment when you are transported to the past hispanic era when it's cultural heritage are still well preserved. Better drop by and learn a bit of history here and more on Dr. Jose Rizal. If not just enjoy the view or hear mass. Thou it has limited parking slots.

very nice place & peaceful

Solemnity is good in here.

Fresh air bacuse of more tree around the wall.

A very nice park constructed during the Spanish colonization of the #RP. Originally a burial ground, pre pandemic, was used for weddings and outdoor concerts. National hero Jose Rizal was initially interred here, while the three priest of the famous GOMBURZA still rest in this hallowed grounds.

Nice ang peaceful place to jog. Bikes are allowed to be parked inside but biking is prohibited. Good for family with kids.

great place history

Clean ..old school .. National heritage.

Great place to relax and attend mass.

This Cemetery has a park and a chapel. Spanish Era Cemetery where our National Hero was immediately buried after his execution thru firing squad in Luneta.

Serene place.....beautiful and peaceful place brings you back in time

I am so happy to pray with my family ❤❤ that was chistmas Dec25.21

Good venue for events. The park has a rich history (dating back the 1800s), it is well maintained, and it has ample amenities (i.e., chapel is air conditioned and has a good AV system).

This is a nice small park with a stone church. Good for some pictures but nothing much else to do.

a beautiful place to relax. you'll feel like you're not in a city because of the chirping birds and huge trees.

Beautiful place to contemplate, meditate, pray, or just to kick back and relax for a while! Q!

Underrated leisure, rest, and relaxation spot in Manila. Perfect for chill hangouts, lots of places of shade. Full of historical value.

Nice place for walks ,, visit here for peace and more greenery You can even set up a picnic with friends

The atmosphere is so serene, a lot of trees, you can meditate here. It's very historic, so if you like that, I recommend you go to this park.

I love the park but was quite disappointed by the church. I was expexting an old church but I think it's already renovated and the looks is quite giving the modern vibe. Parking is outside the park so it can be a bit messy if you're attending a wedding in a long gown and at the same time it's raining because of the long walk to the church plus the street outside can be flooded. In a good weather this is a nice place to take your family or kids and maybe even friends to hang. If it's raining I wouldn't recommend going here

it was breathtaking seeing the burial place of our national hero. very quite and calming place. well kept by the care takers. a really good site to consider as a national historic site.

It's an amazing place rich in history and memories. There's parking up front and on the sides. Do be wary if parking on the side.

Free entrance. Limited parking lot. Make sure you will not leave garbage. There is J Rizal cemetery here.

Historical place where the remains of our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal was originally buried until it's transfer to Luneta Park. Good place to relax and bring your pets along.