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Destination Sequence

1.

San Ildefonso De Toledo Parish ChurchNo Fee

2.

ParolaNo Fee

3.

Daranak Falls50/person

4.

Calinawan CaveTour guide fee

5.

GrottoNo Fee

6.

Momarco Bathala Bike Park

7.

Regina RICA -

8.

Tinipak Rock Formation

9.

Mt. Daraitan

10.

Last, Masungi Rock Formation

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Travel Guide: Tanay | Lakwatsero

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The province of Rizal is just a stone throw away from the Metropolis and yet it seems to be always

overlooked by tourists. Unbeknownst to many, the province boasts of numerous attractions that will

surely delight outdoor persons, most specially nature lovers and adventurous ones.

For a place that is only an hour away from Metro Manila, particularly from Mandaluyong, Pasig, Quezon

City or Marikina, Tanay offers a new and different dimension away from the hustle and bustle of the city.Situated at the southern tip of Sierra Madre Mountain Range, the town is dotted with numerous

waterfalls, caves, river system and mountains, making it a favorite day trip go-to place of those residing

in the Metro.

Go caving in Calinawan Cave dip in the cold waters of Daranak, Batlag or Kay-ibon Falls hike and swim

to Tinipak Rock and Spring pay a visit to Regina Rosali Institute for Contemplation in Asia or simply

Regina RICA catch the sunset at the Parola trek to Mount Daraitan or Mount Batolusong get close to

Masungi Rock Formation or drop by the centuries-old San Ildefonso Parish Church.

Aside from these attractions, Tanay is also an ideal location for team building and boot camp with

numerous resorts that offer facilities and organize activities for such.

Isnt it surprising to know that there are lots of activities and attractions that await just nearby in

Tanay? But the place is more than that! Lets go discover and rediscover Tanay and be awed by all its

offerings.

Batlag Falls on a weekend of summerHow to Go There

Going there via public transportation is as easy as breeze. If you are coming from Metro Manila, just go

to the transport terminal in Starmall in the corner of Shaw Boulevard and EDSA or in EDSA Central

Crossing near Unilever. Vans, buses and jeepneys going to Tanay Public Market are stationed there,

travel time takes at least one-and-a-half hour and fare is around P70 for van and P53 for jeepney. From

Tanay Public Market, flag a tricycle to take you to any attraction you want to visit. Public transportation

going to Tanay is available as early as 4AM and as late as 10PM or depending on the passenger traffic.

There are also van from LRT Santolan in Marikina, fare is also P70 and travel time is also at least one-

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and-a-half hour. Meanwhile, from Araneta Center Cubao, take a jeepney to Cogeo or Antipolo and

transfer to another jeepney going to Tanay.

Calinawan RiverGoing Around and Away

Tricycle is the primary mode of transport around the town, minimum fare is P8. But most attractions are

long ride and requires special trip. Daranak Falls, Batlag Falls, Calinawan Cave or Regina Rica is P100

one-way for a trike that can fit at most three (3) passengers. Tinipak Rock in Daraitan is at P500 one-way but there is public jeepneys at the terminal that go there at 1PM and 3PM.

The best way to tour the attractions of Tanay is to charter a tricycle or a van. A trike can tour you to

Regina Rica, Daranak and Batlag Falls, Calinawan Cave, Tanay Church and Parola for P400 for six (6)

hours, maximum passenger is four persons. Jeepneys and vans can also be rented for as low as P750

to tour you in the nearby attractions of Tanay.

Going back to Metro, just catch a jeep or van at the transport terminal near Tanay Public Market or

along the main thoroughfares of the town.

Sunset over Laguna Lake from ParolaWhere to Stay

While Tanay can be done as a day trip from Manila, there are also hotels and resorts in town if you wish

to spend overnight and explore more of the place. Some of these resorts are already destinations that

feature facilities and various activities that are perfect for team building.

For budget travelers, Sampaloc Inn near Sampaloc Crossing has Economy Rooms for as low as P650

for 12 hours stay and P900 for one whole day. It gained positive reviews from a lot of travelers due to its

accessibility and cheap rates.

Sampaloc Inn

Location: Sampaloc, Tanay

Rate: P650 P1600

Contact Nos: +639393546945 / +639199908137 / +632-5462013

Email: sampalocinn@yahoo.com

Grotto of Our Lady of Rawang

Other accommodations in town include:

Ten Cents to Heaven

Quite interesting name and an interesting resort which is already a destination itself. Nestled atop the

rolling mountains of Tanay offering scenic view of the place and various activities such as wall climbing,

ziplining, rappelling, rope course games and more.

Location: Sitio Mayagay II Cayambay, Tanay

Rate: P3000 P15,000 / allows daytour

http://www.tencentstoheaven.com/http://www.sampalocinn.com/

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Contact Nos: +639999770026 / +6325422087

Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort

A landmark in Tanay, Sierra Madre Hotel and Resort is one of the oldest in town and yet charm

continues to attract. It is a favorite stop and destination of bikers, they offer not only accommodation but

various activities inside the resort.

Location: Kilometer 58, Marcos Highway, Barangay Mayagay, Tanay

Rate: P1,500 P5,000 / allows camping at P350/person and daytour

Contact Nos: +639087208234 / +6324757320 / +6324757321

Momarco Resort and Hotel

Featuring various types of accommodations and function rooms, sports center, swimming pool, mini zoo,

convention hall, restaurant and garden and very near Bathala Bike Park.

Location: Sitio Bathala, Plaza Aldea, Tanay

Rate: P400 (Barracks / Dormitory Bed) P20,000 (For 30 pax) / allows camping at P350/person and

daytourContact Nos: +639178513623 / +639285595306 / +639278229865 / +639189429873 / +632-4740912

JE Camp and Resort

The detention camp of former President Joseph Estrada is now turned into a tourist destination offering

accommodation and various amenities and activities such as swimming pool, fishing village, mini zoo,

mini theater, nature park and garden, reception hall, chapel, zipline, rock and wall climbing and

rappelling areas.

Location: Camp Capinpin, Tanay

Rate: Allows camping at P150/person and daytour at P150/person

Contact Nos: +639391259407 / +639212071071 / +632-5721640

Email: jecampresort@yahoo.com

Bakasyunan Resort and Conference Center

Another perfect place for team building with rooms for two and up to 50 persons. Featuring conference

halls, swimming pool, camping area and area for various sports and outdoor activities such as zip line,

rappelling, mudslide, ATV, wall climbing, airsoft ground, basketball and volleyball courts, and more.

Location: Sitio Balimbing, Plaza Aldea, TanayRate: P2,000-P20,000 for private rooms / P500-P1,200 for daytour cottages / allows camping at

P250/person and daytour at P250/person

Contact Nos: +639175755120 / +639989942514 / +632-8814515 / +632-5795818

Pranjetto Hills Resort and Conference Center

Another resort venue for team building located in Barangay Sampaloc. It boasts of its garden and

adventure camp for activities such as zip-line, paintballs, land and aqua zorb, mountain climbing and

rappelling.

http://pranjettohills.net/http://www.bakasyunanresorttanay.com/http://www.momarcoresort.com/http://www.thesierramadre.webs.com/

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Location: Sitio Mayagay, Sampaloc, Tanay

Rate: P3,000-P4,000 for private rooms good for four (4) adults/ P700 for daytour inclusive of lunch,

morning snacks and afternoon snacks

Contact Nos: +639494065776 / +632-6971785 / +632-4015995 / +632-9943622

Email: webmail@pranjettohills.com

Calinawan Cave, one of the treasures of Tanay!ActivitiesGo waterfalling in Daranak, Batlag or Kay-ibon Falls

Explore Calinawan Cave and River

Hike and swim to Tinipak Rock and Spring

Go Biking in Bathala Bike Park

Visit Regina RICA

Climb the 200-steps staircase of the Grotto of Our Lady of Rawang

Catch the sunset at the Parola

Trek to Mount Daraitan or Mount Batolusong

See the Masungi Rock Formation

Go on a team building or spend a day trip to different resorts and camps

Check-out the centuries-old San Ildefonso Parish Church

Join the fun of the yearly Hane Festival

Visit the attractions in the neighboring towns of Baras, Pililia and Morong

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BIYAHERONG BARAT

Born To Move.

Calinawan Cave, Daranak Falls & Other

Tanay Destinations

Todays blog took me wandering around my hometown to look for something new to write abouGrowing up as a Rizaleo, I want to show the entire country and maybe the whole world that ouplace maybe underrated when it comes to tourism, but wait until you get to know our province.We may not have the best white sand beaches, we may not have the fanciest hotels, but we have

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everything in the middle that will equally satisfy the cravings of the intrepid traveler. Lets travelto a town nestled at the foot of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range on the east and at the shores ofLaguna Lake on the south welcome to Tanay, Rizal.

I got lots of idea going on concerning the itinerary and at the same time considering the lowbudget. Instead of bringing a car, we took the public jeepney from Cainta (since Im from Cainta)bound for Tanay. The province is only a jeepney away from Crossing Terminal in EDSA Shaw

area passing by the Ortigas Extension route. If youre coming from Quezon City area, there areTanay bound jeepneys in Cubao Ali Mall. Reaching Tanay would take approximately 23 hoursdepending on the day and the traffic, but starting your journey early would definitely save yousome time.

From Cainta, Tanay took us about an hour before we got off at the towns transport terminalwhere we will need a tricycle to take us to our destinations. However, overcharging tricycledrivers is a common case according to a lady we bumped into the jeep so she walked us towardsthe terminal where she thinks would give us a reasonable fee.

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Tracy on her way up to the Groo.

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Candles offered to the Virgin Mary

As we head up the mountain, we saw a staircase at the side of the road and decided to take quick

stopover out of curiosity. Taking one step at a time, we made our way up the 200step staircaseand ended up on a Groowhere devotees offer candles and prayers, and serves as a localexercise area where they can enjoy the fresh morning air. At the peak of the Groo is a 180 degree

breathtaking view of the Laguna Lake where a long range of mountains surround the abundantbody of water. This groo is only one of the 3 Groos that I know in the area, Regina Rica inSampaloc holds a 70 foot tall statue of the Blessed Mother, which unfortunately we werent able tvisit.

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Passing by dirt roads.

We got back to our three wheeled transport vehicle and ascended towards the steep inclines of throad. Our journey went on to paved uphills and arduous rough roads until we reached Barangga

Tandang Kutyo where Calinawan Caveis located. Carrying our packs on our back and aflashlight in hand we went down to the small entrance of the cave. According to Marilou, our kinguide, Calinawan Cave is a private property which belong to her great great great grandmothertracing back her roots during the time of the Spanish Colonial era. The cave once served as astronghold for the Revolutionaries during the Spanish and American days and shelter during the

Japanese occupation, now its a favorite shooting location among TV and movie producers anddirectors. In fact, a few days before, a local TV Channel shot scenes for a fantasy TV program.Production designers glued gliers on its walls (which were still there)as required for an enchantecave seing.

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Exploring the cave will take about 30 minutes of walking through narrow passages and duckingfor low ceilings while watching our every step in its dark claustrophobic corridors. For allspelunking enthusiasts out there, Calinawan offers a treat.

Inside the cave.

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A beam of light struck through a hole inside the cave.

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Entrance to Calinawan Cave.

Not far from Calinawan Cave, still in the same baranggay, we went to the towns famous Darana

Falls which is nestled between the mountains of Sierra Madre. The 14meter high falls cascadefrom rocks to a catch basin of emerald waters where visitors enjoy a refreshing cool bath. Theendless flowing water and the luscious green vegetation surrounding creates a serene atmospherexcept for the huge number of visitors and the loud videoke echoing around the area. To avoidthe crowd, we went to a river, followed it upstream and seled on a small pool enclosed by rocksenjoying the more peaceful environment. The best time to visit the place would probably on aregular weekday if you want to experience a peaceful time with Mother Nature.

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Crossing a wooden bridge and heading your way up a cemented trail will take you to Batlag Falwhich unfortunately we werent able to see since the entrance personal was requiring me to payP150.00 for bringing in a DSLR camera. According to them, the falls is a private property and thewant to avoid publications and media use without their consent so paying A HUNDRED ANDFIFTY PESOS ONLY would take care of the damage. Instead of paying, I kindly asked if I can onltake a peek of whats inside and saw a guy shooting with his DSLR camera, so again I kindly andrespectfully asked if they charge the guy with the same amount and they said NO since they only

allow DSLR cameras for families and big groups only.

Disappointed with the rules, we went back to Daranak Falls instead and ate our P40.00 lunch of ahefty serving of rice andlainggood for two. We were suppose to eat our lunch in Batlag. Ishouldve kept my camera inside my bag.

DaranFalls.

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From the catch basin, water flows down to streams and smaller pools.

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Following the river upstream.

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Visitors enjoy the view of the waterfalls.

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Wooden bridge to Batlag Falls.

Crowd started to grow in numbers in Daranak Falls Nature Park, so before noon, we headed backto town. A personnel in Daranak told our tricycle driver to take us in Tabing Dagat (which is

actually the the Laguna Lake)where theParola, a Filipino term for light house, is located. The lighthouse stands on a port surrounded by fish pens and from atop the light house is a magnificent

birds eye view of the Laguna Lake.

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Tanays Parola.

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View of Laguna de Bay from the top of the lighthouse.

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A boat docked beside the lighthouse.

To end our trip, we visited the second oldest church in Rizal, the San Ildefonso Parish Churchwhich was built during the late 1700s. Like other old churches in its neighboring province of

Laguna, it was put up bypolo y servicio, or forced labor and it also has the baroque Spanishinfluence in its architecture. Aside from its cultural and historical value, Visita Iglesiapracticioners during the holy week favorites Tanays centuriesold church to their destination lis

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San Ildefonso Parish Church

Tanayhas become a favorite among travelers looking for a day long or a weekend getaway not fafrom Manila. Its numerous destinations offers almost everything nature has to offer like wide

lakes, tall mountains, cool waterfalls, caves, and clean rivers. In addition, you get to visit all theplaces without spending too much. Destinations covered in this feature are only some of what theprovince has to offer. Hopefully, my next visit would take me to the clean river of Daraitan,Masungis rock formations, and Sampalocs 70foot tall statue.

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Now, here are some fast facts that may help you on the trip:

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1. I dont actually know the jeepney fare from Crossing or Cubao but just to give you anapproximate, jeep fare from Cainta cost P38.00.

2. The tricycle charged P380.00for renting his vehicle which took us from the terminal to theGroo, Calinawan Cave, Daranak Falls/Batlag Falls, Parola, and Tanay Church covering a half datrip (8:00 AM 2:00 PM).

3. Calinawan Caves entrance fee is P20.00, and we gave an additional P30.00to Marilou forguiding us. You might want to bring your own flashlight.

4. Daranak/Batlag Falls Fees:Daranak Entrance Fee P20.00

Batlag Entrance Fee P50.00

5. Daranak has coages available for rent and free use of restrooms. There are also vendors sellingfood and local products in the area.

6. If youre planning to shoot Batlag Falls, make sure your camera is inside your bag to avoid

paying P150.00.

7. If you like this, you might want to see:

Biyaheng Rizal ProvinceWawa Dam, Rodriguez, RizalTres Escalon Falls in Taytay, RizalOur Lady of of Peach & Good Voyage in Antipolo City, RizalAngono Petroglyphs & The Arts Town of the PhilippinesCalinawan Cave, Daranak Falls & Other Destinations in Tanay, Rizal

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