Experience Old Manila’s Tramvia at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Guests at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar have another reason to enjoy Manila’s old splendor as the resort recently began operating its own tramvia service.

Also known as trams or streetcars, the tramvia used to operate in various streets of Manila from the late 1800s until 1945. It was the Philippines’ early version of the railway system. Before this, the calesa and the carruaje or horse-drawn carriages were the typical modes of transportation.

Manila’s first trams were the horse-drawn buggies and one steam-operated tramvia. These were eventually replaced with electric street trams operated by the Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company or now known as Meralco. They could be seen plying the route of Escolta, Sta. Cruz, Quiapo, Binondo and other busy streets of Manila.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, a heritage destination project of New San Jose Builders, continues to relive Manila’s yesteryears by introducing the tram service as its latest addition.

Guests will see the picturesque resort featuring beautiful ancestral houses, scenic plazas, and the tranquil seaside while experiencing a tram ride reminiscent of Manila’s long forgotten finery. The brief ride will be a great chance for children to learn about history and for guests of any age to imagine a simpler life of the 19th century and just marvel about the country’s beauty.

Aside from the tramvia ride, another addition to the resort activities is the Riverboat Cruise. Guests aboard a balsa will enjoy touring along the Umagol River while looking at the wonderful resort scenery and Bataan’s mountainside.

Experience these extraordinary rides at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. For day tour and room accommodation inquiries, call the Manila sales and reservation office at (632) 3325338 and (632) 3325286. The resort is being managed by the Asian Grand Legacy Hotels Corp. and is located in Bagac, Bataan, just a three-hour drive north of Manila.