Rizal Boulevard is supposedly named after Jose Rizal because the Philippine hero had strolled there once when he was exiled to nearby Dapitan.
This stretch of road follows the coast line, and the trees and lamp posts lining it makes the boulevard a charming sight. People here simply call it the Boulevard.
Many hotels, restaurants, banks and other commercial establishments could be found here and on adjacent roads. The night life is also generally centered on this area. It is therefore ideal for the tourist to book a hotel along the Boulevard since everything would be at walking distance. Naturally, the room rates of hotels along Rizal Blvd. are a bit higher compared to others in the area.
Bee and I were looking for a smoothie and strolled into Cafe Manila.
Their smoothies are not that special, but their pastries are good - and relatively cheap compared to the prices you'd get in a mall in Metro Manila. Bee and I liked the Tiramisu. The pineapple turn-over was too sweet.
After eating at Cafe Manila, Bee and I walked out to the Boulevard and sat on one of the benches facing the sea. Nearby is the landmark commemorating the landing of the first sisters of St. Paul of Chartres in the Philippines.
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