Regina Rica

If you are looking for a peaceful place to relax, rest, unwind and pray for healing, then we definitely recommend going to Regina Rica located in Tanay Rizal. From Manila, it takes about 2-3 hours to get there depending on traffic. There is no entrance fee but there is a parking fee of 50 pesos.

You may also go inside the statue of Mama Mary as there is a mini prayer room inside. Once finished praying, there is a veranda where you can see the whole place and it just looks wonderful!

However, if you really do want to rest... for good (hehe just kidding) There is also columbarium.

There are places to eat there and they sell organic tomatoes and lettuces harvested from their very own garden, so there won't be a problem for those people who wishes to stay the whole day or you may also bring your own food and have picnics, you can also check out their souvenir shop.

Since it is located at the mountain side, better bring a jacket or a sweater as the place can be a bit windy.

Regina Rica is open from Wednesday to Monday from 8am to 5pm, and is closed every Tuesdays.
Mass are every Sundays at 11:30am and 3:30pm. The masses held at Regina Rica aren't like ordinary masses, because it has a lot of activities, prayers and blessings to the people which can stretch the mass up an hour and a half. This is the first time where I actually tasted crispy Sacramental bread "Ostia", which even tasted like sour and cream. (just kidding)

Prayers can be offered near the statue of Mama Mary where each of the color of the candles signifies a specific petition.

The Labyrinth Walk is an avenue for pilgrims to pray as you walk towards the center of their being. It symbolizes the journey of meditation.

If you are looking for solemnity? Then we definitely recommend you to go to Regina Rica. It's also a perfect place to go during Holy week and do your stations of the cross here! One of the best spiritual place to visit in the Philippines!