The south girl finally goes to Tiendesitas. And likes it.
We always pass by this area on our way to a relative's house, but I was never really interested in going there. Why? Well, most of the things I heard about Tiendesitas was that it has a Pet Village, and the first thing that came to mind was the foul canine smell. I'm not exactly an animal lover. Anyway, we got invited to a friend's party in one of the restaurants in Tiendesitas, and I decided it's time to check the place out.
I'm glad that I gave it a try. The place has a very Pinoy feel, which I liked. It's easy to navigate your way in the shopping center because the stalls are segregated into different villages; if you're looking for clothes, go to Fashion Village. If you're hungry, head straight to Food Village. If you have allergies like me, steer clear of Pet Village (but I still went, to my daughter's prodding). My favorite would have to be the Antique Village, they sell a lot of handmade and locally-made products.
I can't believe I'm just discovering Tiendesitas now. I'll probably be back soon to explore the other villages. This is a nice place to bring tourists. Make them eat dirty ice cream and ride a kalesa around the area. read more