Manila: Masungi Georeserve & Pinto Art Museum Tour

Special Protected Areas in the Philippines
Introducing the Masungi Conservation Area

Explore Masungi Conservation Area, a special nature reserve with limestone terrain formed 600,000 years ago! Trek through the unique limestone terrain with a local guide in this place that preserves the beauty of nature, and enjoy a leisurely break with a light snack. Choose one of the three trekking courses: Discovery Trail, Legacy Trail, and Garden Picnic.

Experience a special adventure amidst the beautiful natural landscapes of the Philippines.

Course 1) Discovery Trail

This is a course where you can experience the spider web-shaped observatory called Sapot, which is the representative trekking course of Masungi! With the help of a local guide, you will experience an exhilarating course that goes around the hanging bridge and terrain. After you enjoy the wonderful scenery, simple snacks and drinks are provided.

Course 2) Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail, which means heritage, is a course where you can participate in the nature conservation of Masungi. Take a walk through the bamboo forest and relax in a log cabin while planting trees for the restoration of the forest. After the experience, a traditional Filipino meal, Minalot, is served.

Course 3) Garden Picnic

This is the most recommended course for those with children, as it is a course where you can enjoy nature and take a comfortable rest. After observing the trees, enjoy the prepared sandwich platter and picnic. Finally, you can blow away your stress by doing a tea tasting.

Lunch with a forest view

After experiencing trekking, we will head to a cafe with a nice view for lunch. You can choose one from a curated list of cafes located within a 10-minute drive from Masungi Conservation Area. After your meal, take a photo of your life with the forest view!

✅ Check out reviews of selectable cafes: Kamala Cafe , Cafe Natividad , Pico de Piño

Pinto Museum, a museum filled with Philippine history

Pinto means 'door' in Filipino. Pinto Art Museum was established in 2010 with the aim of becoming a door connecting different nationalities, worldviews, and communities. You can feel the identity of Philippine art while appreciating artworks that reflect contemporary modernism and surrealism based on the history of Spanish colonial occupation!