Mercedes V.
Yelp
Lola Rufina's Camina Balay na Bato is a Heritage Curio Shop. Awarded the Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor for 2017.
The house has a lot of history, a great story behind the owner, their family and vast property before the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines.
Everyday there is a walk in tour. For php 150, they let you watch a video. After that, someone will assist you to look around the house.
Upstairs, they have the restaurant that serves merienda (snacks) which is their signature cacao drink and bread.
For a group of 10, they can arrange a lunch buffet. Per person is php 500. Book 1-3 days in advance.
At the ground flour, it serves as a souvenir shop. Selling local pearls, scarves, cacao, sinamak (local dressing), wood carvings and leather souvenir items.
Bring cash to pay for your purchase.
