Alviera’s SandBox launches night operations

SandBox announced that it will be extending operating hours starting December 2. Guests will be able to enjoy all the rides until 9 PM every Friday and Saturday.

“Due to increased public demand, we are extending until 9 PM to cater to more visitors on weekends,” shared Jomi De Guzman, Alviera Project Development Manager.

 This Christmas however, weekends at Alviera will be extra special with the "SandBox Holiday Beats" concert adding to the holiday cheer on December 3, 9, and 17. It will feature live performances from some of the country’s most popular bands: Ki Ro, Chocolate Factory, Che Che Bureche, Silent Sanctuary, Moonstar 88, and Hale.

Alviera has also launched Li’l People, the latest attraction for children at SandBox.
“SandBox in Alviera is popular with families, especially those with small children. Our newest facility will service the needs of families with little kids. This way, all family members, not just the adults, can have a great time in Sandbox,” said De Guzman.

This newest entertainment facility welcomes children up to 12 years old. The air-conditioned indoor playground is filled with colorful play areas where children can interact with each other. Educational toys abound to help them learn while playing.

New dining choices have also opened in SandBox. El Pedro Cubano is an authentic Cuban restaurant that offers Cuban sandwiches, arroz, mariquitas (chips with salsa), tucca fritas (cassava fries with salsa), tamales, and empanadas.

Another new dining option is Morgan’s Comfort Food. A visit to a Kapampangan household will not be complete without good food, animated laughter, and loud conversations. Inspired from what a Kapampangan lola, or apu will prepare on a typical Sunday lunch gathering, dishes are filling, uncomplicated, and comforting, like giving you a hug from home.

Those with a sweet tooth will appreciate Monster Milkshake’s creations. They serve over-the-top milkshakes, ice cream, and bubble waffles, along with savory snacks like hotdogs and waffle fries to complement the icy comfort goodness. With the unique infusion of flavors in each milkshake, Monster Milkshake creates an unforgettable experience for everyone.

“We continually strive to make SandBox a place where everyone, young and old, can enjoy their time and appreciate the outdoors. There is something for every member of the family here,” said De Guzman.

Through the years, SandBox has attracted not only visitors from Pampanga, but also those coming from Manila and nearby provinces. The longer and now tougher Aerial Walk takes visitors through an obstacle course above ground. The Giant Swing keeps riders thrilled 10 meters up, and many are lined up for the Adventure Tower’s offerings:  rappelling, wall climbing and free fall. Other thrill seekers enjoy Avatar One, Asia’s first roller coaster zipline at 180 meters long. The open fields of Sandbox are ready for outdoor activities like camping, kite-flying, field games, and other sports.

Alviera is an Ayala Land sustainable estate in partnership with Leonio Land, located in Porac, Pampanga and accessible via NLEX-SCTEX. Envisioned to become a regional growth center of Central Luzon, it features a diverse mix of quality residential, industrial, and commercial developments.

For more information on SandBox at Alviera, visit http://www.alviera.ph/ and http://www.facebook.com/AlvieraPH. For inquiries, email info.alviera@gmail.com or contact 0917-803-3099 / (045) 432-0014.

Alviera Go Play offers fun-filled entertainment

Alviera Go Play features world’s first game show-inspired playground

Alviera, the township development rising in Porac, Pampanga plays host to the first game show-styled playground in the world. Experience outdoor fun and wacky games inspired by hit TV shows like Takeshi’s Castle, Wipeout, and Gladiators in a one-day summer festival.

Alviera Go Play takes off on Saturday, June 11 at SandBox, a full day of lively games, mental and physical challenges, foamy frolic, bouncy inflatables, prizes, food and music.

Take part in the craziness of Human Foosball, keep singing through Wacky Karaoke, run in sumo suits through Sumo Relay, play Agawan Base dressed in a zorb ball, or manage three lay-ups with binoculars on in Binocular Basketball. Try to kick a goal without wobbling, but only after spinning yourself silly in Dizzy Penalty Kick. There’s Buzzingo, Extreme Jack & Poy, Brain Games, Photo Mission and more. Over a dozen simultaneous games and activities will keep you, family and friends entertained throughout the day.

There’s a foam bash party every hour where a local DJ will be onstage to play the summer’s soundtrack. An inflatable play area will be open for kids aged 13 years old and below. Not to be missed is a water obstacle course where players have to avoid giant swinging balls to get to the end.
Alviera Go Play is organized by Runtertainment, the company behind Outbreak Manila, Slidefest Philippines and Breakout Philippines. Players can sample the Breakout

Philippines Escape Room Game at the event, for a real taste of the game’s excitement and mystery.
"We are all about memorable moments, big laughs, and team work. Go Play offers young and old a fun-filled festival atmosphere of games, music, food, drinks, foam pits, and lots of selfie opportunities," said Angelo Cruz, Runtertainment Managing Director.

 Alviera Go Play runs like an outdoor arcade where players can earn more tickets or exchange them for prizes. Registration as a Regular Go Player for P800 entitles one to 10 points, while the Extreme Go Player at P1,200 gets 20 points. Children aged 7 and below can register as Go Kids Player for only P600 and start off with 10 points. Each activity requires points to join in. Every successful activity gains a player more points.

A point refilling station will be set up, as well as a prize area where winners can exchange points for souvenir items.

Coupled with the thrilling attractions of SandBox, the outdoor adventure never stops. Go Players will be entitled to discounted tickets to SandBox attractions like the Giant Swing, Aerial Walk, Adventure Tower free fall, wall climbing, and Avatar One rollercoaster zipline.

            “Alviera Go Play is another one of our signature events to cap off the summer,” said Jomi de Guzman, Alviera Project Development Manager. “This is the kind of experience one enjoys in Alviera, the kind that lets everyone participate in the fun and appreciate the outdoors.”

            Alviera, an Ayala Land development in partnership with Leonio Land, is envisioned to become a regional growth center of Central Luzon. The master-planned estate will include residential communities, commercial establishments, academic institutions and offices. Upcoming developments include the Alviera Country Club and the Alviera Industrial Park.

            For tickets and information to Alviera Go Play, visit www.goplayph.com.

Try out the first archery challenge maze at SandBox Alviera

If you are a fan of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games fame, you should know by now how effective she is as a hunter and how she shoot well, if you want to channel the Katniss in you, a few lessons and tricks from the SandBox outdoor archery in Alviera, wont hurt as I got to try out outdoor archery once again last January 30 together with selected bloggers.

In archery, setup is the act of raising the bow. Katniss raises that bow fast, but then delivers a knockout punch.  Katniss’ setup is a good start. The basic key I guess is your stance, foot position and that your right arm should raised above your shoulder. I guess I need a  little practice to be like Katniss, but Im getting there.

Learning to shoot a bow and arrows is simple when you realize your shot starts from the ground up. From setting your foot position (stance) to releasing the arrow, to focus on your shoot. Consistency is the key to great shooting.


Following the success of SandBox outdoor archery, Alviera presents the first ever archery challenge maze in the country, the Aqtiv Archery.  Nowhere else can archers run through a maze and face moving targets and obstacles, all under time pressure. Survive an infestation of man-eating monsters. Shoot their life source using your bow and arrow. You only have 2 minutes to complete the task. Fail, and feel the wrath of the hungry ones and get to wear the coolest head gear depends on who you want to be on that day. Isnt that exciting already.

Rate for Aqtiv Archery is at P250 per attempt on the challenge maze and a package rate of P400 includes 30-minute target archery.

This new SandBox attraction in Porac, Pampanga has been dubbed Aqtiv Archery and is expected to provide a whole new exciting outdoor experience.

The SandBox outdoor archery range, operated by Oculus Archery, has had over 5,000 visitors since the attraction opened last year. Children as young as 7 years old to some strong seniors, all new to the sport, have found their bliss in this outdoor feature as they learn the basics of archery in a stationery setup consisting of 12 lanes of targets.

With Aqtiv Archery, participants are given a mission that must be completed within 3 to 5 minutes in the maze depending on the mission’s level of difficulty. Unlike target archery, participants must expect turns and twists and moving targets. For the first mission, archers will face off against Monsters of the Wall. They will be on the run, which adds difficulty to the activity. And in keeping with a themed and more fun setting, participants will be wearing costumes and headgear.

“For the recreational archer, it’s the next step to improving their skills and enjoying archery even more at the SandBox,” said Krizia Chu-Tranquilino, General Manager of Oculus Archery. Themed settings will change over time, so if you’re a court jester in this adventure, you may be a witch, a Viking or even a hippie in the next. 

The SandBox offers different archery packages but first-timers can try the 30-minute target archery first. It includes basic lessons, equipment and a stationary target. This is a pre-requisite before guests can try Aqtiv Archery, which requires basic archery knowledge that has to be combined with agility and hand-eye coordination. Archers who beat the set time for the challenge will be granted Archery Elite status and will win some tokens from Oculus Archery. Every end of the month, the top 5 fastest archers that completed the challenge will be showcased.

Alviera and Oculus Archery will look into hosting tournaments in SandBox in the near future, in partnership with academic and sports institutions.

Other SandBox attractions have been bringing families, friends and even corporations to the park regularly in large numbers. The longer and now tougher Aerial Walk takes visitors through an obstacle course above ground. The  Giant Swing keeps riders thrilled 10 meters up, and many are lined up for the Adventure Tower’s offerings:  rappelling, wall climbing and free fall. Other thrill seekers enjoy Avatar One, Asia’s first roller coaster zipline at 180-meters long. The SandBox’s open fields are ready for outdoor activities like camping, kite-flying, field games and other sports.

“The launch of Aqtiv Archery is only the beginning as SandBox continues to expand in size and attractions in 2016,” said John Estacio, General Manager of Alviera. “Other attractions to be launched this year include a 3-hectare Urban Karting, Airsoft, and Paintball facility together with the opening of restaurants.”

Visitors can also watch out for exciting signature events such as the upcoming summer music and camping festival, Brightscape Campfest.

Alviera is a 1,100 hectare masterplanned development by Ayala Land in partnership with Leonio Land. The property will have residential communities, shopping and dining establishments, offices, and academic institutions as it becomes the new regional growth center of Luzon. Upcoming developments include the Alviera Country Club and the Alviera Industrial Park.

For more information on SandBox at Alviera, visit http://www.alviera.ph/ and http://www.facebook.com/AlvieraPH.  For inquiries, email info.alviera@gmail.com or contact 0917-803-3099 / (045) 432-0014.

Alviera Brightscape Campfest offers starlit weekend adventure

Experience the height of summer through the best and possibly most fun-tastic event of the season. Arts, music, and adventure come together in an unforgettable event at the Alviera Brightscape Campfest on May 30-31, 2015 at SandBox at Alviera in Porac, Pampanga.

Alviera, home of the great outdoor play park SandBox, hosts its first summer camp out in a weekend jampacked with activities you can enjoy with friends and family.

This unique camping experience provides guests with their own tents in an outdoor campsite, campfire treats, stargazing sessions with telescopes, comfort amenities, and fun field day events and activities at the SandBox. Evenings in Alviera are breezy and cool, marked by a beautiful night sky. To cap the night, the Brightscape Music Jam features a concert under the stars from some of the hottest names in music.



Packages to the Alviera Brightscape Campfest come in Day Adventurer and Weekend Camper variants. Day Adventurer, at P1,990 per person, comes with roundtrip transportation from Manila to Alviera (with travel insurance), free use of all SandBox thrills and attractions, access to all Brightscape Field Day Events, passes to the Brightscape Music Jam, as well as an event kit filled with surprise Brightscape Campfest freebies.


Weekend Camper tickets at P2,990 per person entitle participants to all Day Adventurer inclusions, plus overnight campsite stay, access to campsite-exclusive activities, free use of Coleman tents, exclusive use of SandBox and a hearty buffet breakfast on Sunday morning, May 31.

The Brightscape Field Day events start with kite-flying, drumming, basic survival skills, flow arts movement and a lot of SandBox action. Watch the skies for amazing kites then learn to make them and fly your own. Kite-flying and kite design are featured in Art in the Sky sessions. Wilder necessities takes you on a walk on the wild side to learn basic nature skills from local experts. Learn to drink water from bamboo stalks, kindle a small camp fire or pick out edibles from available plants around you. It’s fun field survival 101.

Ever marched to the beat of your own drum? Here’s a chance to find your rhythm and feel the beat at Pulses & Artbeats. Led by the high-energy Adinkra Lumads Djembe Community, join this community drum circle to experience pulsing drumbeats like no other. If you’re into moving with the beat, learn the basics of flow arts movement from the experts at Flow Arts Philippines. Swing and sway using poi, hoops and other props.

There’s a whole day to enjoy all of SandBox’s attractions. Take in the Adventure Tower, the Avatar One rollercoaster zipline, Giant Swing, Aerial Walk and the 9-km Alviera-Columbia Bike Trail. Plus, there’s mini-golf, archery, children’s playground and ATV/UTV rides.

As the sun sets, the outdoor stage show opens with Ring of Fire, a sunset spin jam featuring the flow artists and Djembe musicians. Shadowtales follows suit, a silhouette puppet theater performance written and performed exclusively for the event. The evening culminates with the soundtrack to a sizzling summer with the Brightscape Music Jam starring Barbie Almalbis, Imago, Quest, The Ransom Collective, Chocolate Factory, Brisom, Absolute Play, and the Adinkra Lumads.

Simultaneously, Weekend Campers will be treated to exclusive Camper Field Day Events, such as tent-pitching 101 from Coleman’s camping pros, a bonfire session with s’mores treats provided, and stargazing and star-mapping sessions.

“Brightscape Campfest is an exclusive summer experience that only Alviera can provide. It’s a unique and great way to celebrate and crown the summer,” said John Estacio, Alviera General Manager. “Visitors will even have a choice between staying the whole day and taking in the breezy plains of Porac, or they can go weekend camping with us overnight.  We welcome everyone to enjoy the outdoors with us here.”

Brightscape Campfest packages are available at www.travelfactor.org/brightscape. Tickets only with prices of P1,000 for Day Adventurer and P1,500 for Weekend Camper can be purchased via www.ticketnet.com.ph.

Alviera Brightscape Campfest is an event presented by Ayala Land and Leonio Land in partnership with Travel Factor, Coleman, Alveo, Avida and Avida Settings Alviera, and Philippine Star. This is also brought to you by The North Face, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Business Mirror, Widus Hotel, and Marquee Mall.

Aerial Adventure is On at Sandbox Alviera

Play time is at Sandbox, Alviera

Take your outdoor fun activities to the limit this summer by visiting the newest outdoor adventure in Porac, Pampanga.

Do you enjoy intense sports—pushing yourself to the limit? Or is relaxation plain and simple fun, more your thing? Whatever your recreation needs, Sandbox offers the outdoor getaway adventure of your choice. Outdoor enthusiasts challenges big and small await you, your family and friends.  You will encounter plenty of  challenges along the way but they sure won’t obstruct your fun! In Sandbox , Alviera, aerial getaway  is just an hour and a half drive away from Quezon City.

Ayala Land, Inc., in partnership with Leonio Land, has created a unique summer getaway that redefines outdoor fun in the vast terrain of Porac, Pampanga.  SandBox, located in the new Alviera township development, officially opens starting April 12.

SandBox features an array of exciting attractions that pumps up visitors to get active and enjoy the great outdoors.  Visitors of any age will have memorable experiences from fun activities amplified by the scale of the facilities, and Alviera’s wide green plains.

Among its major attractions is the Giant Swing, the Philippines’ tallest swing at 10-meters high.  The Giant Swing takes up to two adult riders high into the air for an unforgettable and exhilarating swing.

Another high-flying experience comes from the Avatar One Roller Coaster Zipline, the ride that takes one zipping down roller-coaster style 180-meters down.

Then there is the Adventure Tower, 15-meters of wall climbing fun, rappelling and free fall.  It also provides the best views of Alviera, as far out as the open field where hobbyists can gather for field sports and other outdoor pursuits like Frisbee, RC plane and car activities.  The open field will also feature kite-flying and kite-making workshops this summer, as well as a concert featuring Bamboo Mañalac on April 12, and health and wellness programs.

The Aerial Walk is a high rope adventure with the added challenge of being in an obstacle course.  SandBox also offers ATV and mini-ATV rides, a themed kiddie playground with picnic areas, mini-golf and camping sites.

Bikers will also be in for a treat as they enjoy Alviera’s 5,000 sqm pump track.
 The name originates from the pumping motion used by the riders’ body as they create momentum around the tracks. It serves as a training ground or simple play, and it is open for all types of bikes and skill level making it a suitable recreational activity for cyclists.

“The experience at SandBox gives one a taste of what’s to come upon the full development of Alviera.  We envision Alviera to be the regional growth center of Central Luzon complete with a commercial district, business and industrial park, university zones, retail centers, a country club, recreational areas and residential neighbourhoods.” said John Estacio, Alviera General Manager.

Alviera is a 1,125-hectare property easily accessible from Porac exit (NLEX-SCTEX), and close to the Clark Airport and Subic Freeport.  In time, the Alviera township will boast of open campuses for top-rated schools, its own commercial center, work spaces, a privately-managed transport system,  hotel, country club and residential developments. Open spaces and recreational attractions will also be featured.

The Sandbox is open from Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  For booking guidelines, visit the Alviera website at http://www.alviera.ph/ and on http://www.facebook.com/AlvieraPH