The short version
Paco is a central district of old Manila that rewards curiosity but does not guarantee an easy walk. Paco Park, schools, older homes and small commercial streets sit close to major roads and institutions. It can work well for a central routine, though the exact block matters more than the romantic idea of old Manila.
The park and the ordinary streets
Paco Park is a former municipal cemetery and now a managed public garden. The National Parks Development Committee lists it among the parks under its care, and heritage records identify it as a National Cultural Treasure. That gives Paco a meaningful open space, but not a promise that surrounding streets are quiet or spacious.
The district connects naturally to Ermita, Malate and the old city. Pedro Gil and Quirino are the listed LRT-1 options, followed by a walk or road transfer. A home near the park may feel calmer than one on a commercial frontage, yet deliveries and school routes still need checking.
Would I live here?
Yes, for a central worker who wants history and does not need a fully managed neighbourhood. I would view the building at night, ask about parking and inspect the route to rail in rain. Paco is a plausible home, but only when the specific street works.