Regina Rica (Regina Rosarii)
About
A 71-foot Mama Mary rising over the Sierra Madre hills! Regina Rica is a 13.5-hectare pilgrimage park run by the Dominican Sisters, and its giant statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary is one of Rizal's most photographed sights. Walk the flower-lined S Trail up to the statue, step inside its mantle for the hushed Sulod adoration chapel, and fill a bottle at the well. The cool mountain air along Marcos Highway makes it an easy add-on to a Tanay or Marilaque road trip!
- 1.5–2 hrsTime to spend
- Weekday mornings for cool air and fewer people; it is closed on Tuesdays. Holy Week brings very big crowds.Best time to go
- Free entryEntrance and budget
- Jeep or van gets you thereNo car needed
What to do here
- Walk the flower-lined S Trail up to the statue
- Pray in the Sulod chapel inside the statue
- Fill a bottle at the well
- Follow the Way of the Cross through the hills
Know before you go
Closed on Tuesdays; check before driving up.
Dress modestly, remove your shoes in Sulod and keep silent.
The hill walk is long and sunny: bring water and an umbrella, or take the shuttle.
Parking lot on site (a parking fee is charged).
No entrance fee reported by visitors; a parking fee is collected for upkeep, and a shuttle is available for a small fee for those who cannot walk the hill.
Where it is
Sitio Aguho, Brgy. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal (along Marcos Highway)
No car neededFrom Cubao or Cogeo, take a jeep or van bound for Tanay via Sampaloc on Marcos Highway and get off at Regina Rica in Sitio Aguho. By car: Marcos Highway (Marilaque) past Antipolo and Baras toward Sampaloc, Tanay, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Quezon City.
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FAQ
Is there an entrance fee at Regina Rica?
Visitors report free entry; cars pay a parking fee.
What day is Regina Rica closed?
Tuesdays. Creators in 2023 posted hours of 8 AM to 5 PM on other days.
Can I go inside the statue?
Yes. The Sulod adoration chapel is inside the statue: take off your shoes, keep silent and skip photos.