The province of Rizal gives homebuyers millions of reasons to call it home.

Situated in the eastern corridor of Metro Manila, Rizal is increasingly viewed as part of the capital, given the developments in infrastructure and advances in commerce, which have seemingly blurred the geographical boundaries.

Like Metro Manila, it also has its fair share of malls, lifestyle centers, key institutions, and modern offices. Despite that, Rizal continues to value its cultural, historical and ecotourism sites. The Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs, for example, give a preview of pre-colonial times. Catholics also regularly pay a visit to the Antipolo Cathedral, while art aficionados stop for a tour and a photoshoot at the Pinto Art Museum. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Its natural and historical wealth, thriving local economy, and proximity to Metro Manila truly make a strong case for Rizal as an ideal place to call home.

One developer has long seen this potential. It is, in fact, one of the primary movers in Rizal, having built numerous communities that beckon with the promise of well-built homes, fine amenities, and quality site development.

Sta. Lucia Land Inc. is indeed among the first to capitalize on Rizal’s emergence—pioneering masterplanned subdivisions and a mixed-use enclave that has set the bar for residential living in the province.

“Rizal is an important piece of the Sta. Lucia Land company. It is what we consider our true home and our roots, which would always influence and inspire us,” said Sta. Lucia president and CEO Exequiel Robles.

At present there are over 61 Sta. Lucia projects in Rizal. Your “home sweet home” might be in one of these developments.

Sta. Lucia Residenze

This is a stunning condotel complex of five Mediterranean-theme towers, situated in Cainta. The same aesthetic inspires the amenity deck, which includes a swimming pool, a garden and an open gazebo. From your unit at Residenze, you can enjoy routes going directly to a commercial area, the Sta. Lucia Mall and an LRT Line 2 station. Monte Carlo and Santorini now have residents and guests while the third tower, Madrid, is open to investors.

Palo Alto Leisure Farm and Residential Estates —CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS

Palo Alto Leisure Farm and Residential Estates

Get refreshed in the bosom of nature in Baras. Your home is inside a 200-ha prime residential and commercial estate, which includes a country club, a forest reserve and a waterfall. It is also situated at an elevation higher than Tagaytay. Palo Alto is the biggest masterplanned community along Marcos Highway. It’s ideal for homebuyers wanting to more intimately reconnect with nature.

Alta Monte Residential Estates

Alta Monte Residential Estates

This Pililla project is one of the latest offerings of Sta. Lucia, and is sure to elevate tastes among home seekers in Rizal. As its name suggests, Alta Monte is perched high, rewarding residents with grand views of the Pililla windmills and Laguna de Bay. The amenities embrace the bucolic vibe. The project also includes commercial lots, a nod to the great possibilities for business that lie ahead.