# Rizal Monument, Philippines: what it is and when to go > Rizal Monument is a monument and statue of José Rizal in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines (Santa Rosa). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/rizal-monument/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Monument and statue of José Rizal in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines · History - **Where:** Philippines · Chipeco Avenue Extension, 4027, Calamba, Laguna - **Best time:** December to April. - **Nearest airport:** MNL Manila (Pasay), 38 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 14.19588, 121.15979 ## What it is and where Rizal Monument is a monument and statue of José Rizal in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines (Santa Rosa). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Santa Rosa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/santa-rosa/), where this site lists 11 more places to see, 12 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 14.19588, 121.15979; the nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL, Manila (Pasay)), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=14.195881%2C121.15979) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=14.195881%2C121.15979) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/historia/) places in Philippines. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Rizal Monument is **December to April**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Best time | 11 h 15 | | February | Best time | 11 h 33 | | March | Best time | 11 h 54 | | April | Best time | 12 h 19 | | May | Possible | 12 h 39 | | June | Better not | 12 h 50 | | July | Better not | 12 h 46 | | August | Better not | 12 h 28 | | September | Better not | 12 h 04 | | October | Better not | 11 h 40 | | November | Possible | 11 h 20 | | December | Best time | 11 h 10 | In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Philippines To enter Philippines there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and two blank pages”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Philippines checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Philippine peso (PHP); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (European voltage with American sockets: you need an adapter); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Rizal Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/rizal-shrine/): Museum dedicated to José Rizal in Calamba, Laguna; birthplace of Rizal · 2.1 km - [Saint John the Baptist Parish Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/saint-john-the-baptist-parish/): Roman Catholic church in Calamba, Laguna · 2.1 km - [Blusyl Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/blusyl-resort/): With kids · 2.4 km - [Herbal Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/herbal-resort/): With kids · 2.5 km - [Cuyab Hot Spring Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/cuyab-hot-spring-resort/): With kids · 2.5 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/). ## More in Philippines: History - [San Agustin Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/iglesia-de-san-agustin/): Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines - [Paoay Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/paoay-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines - [San Sebastian Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/iglesia-de-san-sebastian/): all-steel church in Manila, Philippines - [Miagao Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/miag-ao-church/): Roman Catholic parish church in Miagao, Iloilo - [Fort Drum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/fort-drum/): islet in the Philippines - [BRP Sierra Madre](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/brp-sierra-madre/): 1944 LST-542-class tank landing ship Every Philippines place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Rizal Monument? It is a monument and statue of José Rizal in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Philippines: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Rizal Monument? December to April. In June there are 12 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 10. ### How do you get to Rizal Monument? The nearest main airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 38 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=14.195881%2C121.15979) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Philippines is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Philippines map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Rizal Shrine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/rizal-shrine/), [Saint John the Baptist Parish Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/saint-john-the-baptist-parish/), [Blusyl Resort](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/blusyl-resort/). The rest is in [the Philippines guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/filipinas/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/409890076), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18217301), CC0. More about Rizal Monument on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizal_Monument_(Calamba)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).