La Mesa Ecopark

It's not easy to breathe freely in Metro Manila, nor is it easy to run into nature. But La Mesa Ecopark provides both those things in the Metro Manila area. It costs 50 pesos to get in and it's absolutely worth a visit. It's a pleasant little Rainforest haven that provides a glimpse of the ecosystems found in the Philippines. One of the things I enjoyed most there was climbing the stairs to see the La Mesa Dam, although it's blocked off for any close viewing. Photos of the dam aren't permitted, either, but it's cool to see where millions of Metro Manila residents get their water from. On Sundays, brief Catholic masses are held so people can also do that.