Baras is a town in Rizal, Philippines.
Understand
[edit]The town was first established by the Franciscans at the end of the 14th century as Visita de Santiago.
Get in
[edit]Baras is 49 km away from Manila and 32 km away from Antipolo. It is accessible via Manila East Road and Marcos Highway.
Jeepneys, Busses and UVs pass by the town via Manila East Road.
Jeepneys from the terminal in Paenaan, near the town's border with Antipolo, are bound for Marikina.
Get around
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Map of Baras
Places within the town are accessible by tricycle and cars. The northernmost part of the town, including Pinugay, is accessible from the town proper via Lagundi-Baliksaka Road.
See
[edit]- 1 Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Joseph (Baras Church), J.P. Rizal St. Home of the image of San Jose de Baras.
- 2 Masungi Georeserve, Marcos Highway, Brgy. Pinugay. T-Su 5:30AM-6PM. A conservation area near the boundary with Tanay which consists of the geological formations of Masungi rock.
- 3 Palo Alto Falls, East Dr., Palo Alto Residential Estates.
Do
[edit]Baras is the birthplace of native martial arts Sikaran, which was popular among the farmers in the village of Bara.