Balete Drive, road in the Philippines
Balete Drive is a street in Quezon City that runs through the New Manila area. It stretches about one kilometer and is lined with older houses and shops, shaped by the balete trees that once gave the street its name.
The street was likely built in the late 1800s during Spanish rule and took its name from the large balete tree that once dominated it. Some Spanish-era houses from that time still stand in the area today.
The street takes its name from a large balete tree that once stood there. Locals and visitors connect this place with folk stories that shape the neighborhood and continue to be told today.
The street is easy to explore on foot and connects different parts of the neighborhood to Aurora Boulevard. Visitors should know that the area appears quiet during the day, but the location is mostly visited for its historical and legendary significance.
A local legend tells of a woman said to have been hit by a taxi and whose spirit walks along the street afterward. This story from the 1950s has become embedded in local folklore and is now part of the city's broader cultural narrative.
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