Kalesa


A kalesa in front of Vigan cathedral. Also known as karitela, the kalesa is a type of a horse-drawn carriage common in Spanish-era Philippines, the de rigeuer transportation for the nobles and rich.

Now uncommon, kelesas are now being used in some towns and cities for transporting tourists. 

December 2008

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