San Juan
Philippines · National Capital RegionPH
Roman Catholic church in Metro Manila, Philippines
Santuario del Santo Cristo Parish, also known as the Church of San Juan del Monte, is a church and convento in San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila. The church was built in 1602–1604 by the Dominicans on land that was donated to the order. Both the church and convento were burnt and destroyed during the Chinese insurrection of 1639, and later rebuilt in 1641. It was again destroyed in July 1763 as Britain briefly occupied Manila during the Seven Years' War. The current church and convento were built in 1774, and used as a shelter by Katipuneros during the 1898 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire. It has since been renovated many times until the 1990s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 125,338
- Coordinates
- 14.600, 121.033
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of San Juan
San Juan is a medium-sized town in National Capital Region, Philippines. With 125,338 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture, water sports and sports above everything else.
Things to do in San Juan
Culture in San Juan
(8)San Juan records Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches, Fountains and Monuments under culture. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for San Juan. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in San Juan
(7)The water sports shortlist for San Juan: Bodyboard, Rafting, Snorkeling, Surf and Wakeboard. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for San Juan. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Sports in San Juan
(4)Sports in San Juan covers Hiking, Hiking Trails, Skateboard and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows San Juan's own activity tags.
Adventure in San Juan
(3)San Juan's adventure entries include Adventure Parks, Climbing and Escape Room. All of it is drawn from San Juan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in San Juan
(3)Nature in San Juan covers National Parks, Natural Places and Nature. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows San Juan's own activity tags.
Wellness in San Juan
(2)Looking for wellness? San Juan has Farms and Ranches. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows San Juan's own activity tags.
Nightlife in San Juan
(1)On the nightlife side, San Juan offers Wine Bars. All of it is drawn from San Juan's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in San Juan
(1)San Juan's shopping entries include Shopping. All of it is drawn from San Juan's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit San Juan
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in National Capital Region; once there, walking covers most of San Juan. The local time zone is Asia/Manila.
Similar destinations
Places near San Juan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is San Juan known for?
- San Juan is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and sports, set in National Capital Region, Philippines with around 125,338 inhabitants.
- What can you do in San Juan?
- You can plan around Art Galleries, Cathedrals, Churches, Fountains and Monuments in San Juan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit San Juan?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is San Juan located?
- Administratively, San Juan sits in National Capital Region, Philippines — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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