Paco Park
Parque de Paco
A park converted from a Spanish-era circular cemetery, enclosed by double stone walls, quiet and steeped in history.
Paco Park was originally a circular cemetery built in the 1820s by Spanish colonial authorities for victims of cholera. Its outer ring is formed by double thick walls with niches for tombs, and at its centre stands a small chapel. After Rizal's execution, his body was secretly buried here for a time. The site became a national park in 1966. You can walk around the top of the walls, and the park is shaded by green trees. It is a popular spot for locals' wedding photos. Admission is about ₱10 to ₱20. Located in the Paco district of Manila, about 1.5 km from Rizal Park, it takes around 10 minutes by taxi or Grab.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00 (closed Mon)
Nearby sights
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Museum of Anthropology
- National Museum of Fine Arts
- Rizal Park (Luneta)
- Malacañang Palace
- Manila Baywalk
- Manila Metropolitan Theater
- San Agustin Church