Rizal Shrine (Jose Rizal Birthplace)
About
This is where the national hero was born! Jose Rizal came into the world on June 19, 1861, in this two-storey bahay na bato in the heart of Calamba. The house you see is a faithful rebuild, painted in its classic green and white, with capiz windows, a grand stairway and rooms filled with family furniture, household pieces and Rizal memorabilia. Out back, the garden has a bahay kubo and a statue of young Pepe with his dog. Entry is free, it takes about an hour, and it pairs perfectly with a hot-spring or Los Banos day!
- 1 hrTime to spend
- Weekday mornings; June 19 (Rizal's birthday) brings rites, crowds and road closures.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Bus or jeep, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Tour the sala, caida and bedrooms of the bahay na bato
- Snap the green-and-white facade from the street corner
- Find the statue of young Rizal and his dog in the garden
- Pair it with the Makiling Botanic Gardens in nearby Los Banos
Know before you go
Photos may not be allowed inside the house; ask the staff first.
It closes on some holidays and around big commemorations; call ahead on special dates.
Mind tricycles and jeeps on the narrow streets outside.
Limited street parking around the poblacion; the area gets tight on weekends and on June 19.
Free entry, as shown in creator TikToks (2024-2026). Guided tours and film showings are by arrangement.
Where it is
Corner F. Mercado and J. P. Rizal Streets, Poblacion 5, Calamba, Laguna
No car neededTake a bus bound for Calamba or Santa Cruz from Cubao, Buendia or PITX and get off at Calamba Crossing, then a jeep or tricycle to the shrine in the poblacion. By car: SLEX, exit at Calamba, about 1 to 1.5 hours from Manila.
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FAQ
Is there an entrance fee?
No. Visitors and creators report free entry to the house and museum.
Is this the original house?
It is a reconstruction of the Rizal family home, built on the original site in Calamba.
How long do I need?
About an hour for the house, the garden and the small museum.