About Villa Escudero

Step back into Philippine rural life at Villa Escudero Plantations and Resort, the long-standing legacy of the Escudero family of Tiaong, Quezon.

Founded in the 1880s by Don Placido Escudero and his wife, Doña Claudia Marasigan, the plantation began as a sugarcane farm when their son, Don Arsenio Escudero, shifted the crops to coconuts in the early 1900s. An agro-industrial pioneer, Don Arsenio transformed the farm into a self-sustaining coconut plantation with the aid of one of the country’s first hydroelectric plant and desiccated coconut factory. This later paved the way for Villa Escudero, which he and his wife, Doña Rosario Adap, built in 1929.

Their children, Don Conrado, with the help of his sisters, Elsie, Edie, and Itas, would open the estate to the public in 1981, becoming a popular tourist destination for locals, returning overseas Filipinos, and foreign visitors.

The resort showcases the Philippines’ rich cultural heritage, offering a window into its history, cuisine, customs, and natural beauty, and is situated only two hours from Manila.

Labasin Waterfalls

This manmade waterfall on the Bulakin River was originally built as an irrigation system for the farm. It was later converted into a hydroelectric facility, one of the first of its kind in the Philippines. Over time, the cascading waters became a popular picnic spot for the Escudero family and their friends.

Rooted in Agriculture

Villa Escudero was built on fertile fields, where generations of Escudero family members and farm workers have toiled side by side beneath the warm sun. From the rhythmic planting of rice to the gentle hum of hospitality, Villa Escudero stands as a living tapestry of community and rural fellowship.