ANGONO - BINANGONAN PETROGLYPHS

ANGONO - BINANGONAN PETROGLYPHS

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Address: Binangonan, Rizal
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The location of the petroglyphs is within the boundary of Angono and Binangonan, Rizal. It was a very exciting and interesting day since visitors were to explore an area that is thousands of years old. The petroglyph site was just a 45-minute drive from the Rizal Provincial Capitol. The passageways and highways going to and from the site are fully maintained and developed which adds to a great driving and travel experience.

ANGONO FOREST PARK

ANGONO FOREST PARK

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Address: Angono, Rizal
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The Angono Forest Park is a 1.5 hectare of land under the management by Municipal Government of Angono teeming with high rising trees and shrubs which is perfect venue for camping and outdoor activities. The place is perfect for nature lovers especially for the artists and photo journalists.

LAKESIDE PARK

LAKESIDE PARK

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Address: Ibanez St, Angono, 1930 Rizal
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Popular among local bathers and promenades alike; the lakeside park, along with the forest park, is part of municipal government’s plan to provide affordable and yet beautiful places of relaxation for residents and visitors.

HINULUGANG TAKTAK

HINULUGANG TAKTAK

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Address: Taktak Rd, Antipolo, 1870 Rizal
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Hinulugan Taktak is a waterfall located in Taktak Road, Brgy. Dela Paz, Antipolo City. It was once a popular tourist destination famous for its refreshing and idyllic falls. It has been considered as one of the most important landscapes in the Province of Rizal, playing a role in the province’s legendary history and a part in Antipolo’s natural and cultural heritage. Legend has it that during the 16th century, a local priest was forced by the local people to drop the bell in the river due to its harsh and unbearably loud sound when rung during Angelus; thus the name “Hinulugan Taktak,” which literally means “where the bell was dropped.”

MYSTICAL CAVE

MYSTICAL CAVE

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Address: Antipolo, Rizal
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Mystical Cave is one of the tourist spot in Antipolo City. It is maintained by Inday Nelly. You can see here many religious and holy stalagmite and stalactite formed by water. From the name itself, "Mystical" because of the holy images found inside the cave. The water and stone inside the cave is said to be precious because it can heal sick people and can protect you from harm. They believe that the stone inside the cave can be your "anting-anting" . This place is religious, because of the rocks that forms different images of Jesus, Adam and Eve, Nazarene, Mama Mary, Pieta, Holy Trinity, St. Peter, St. Bernadette and many more. And of course the holy water and precious water that drips of to the cave can heal people.

KINAMATAYAN FALLS

KINAMATAYAN FALLS

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Address: Barangay Pinugay, Baras, Rizal
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A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop in the course of a stream or river. Waterfalls are commonly formed when a river is young. At these times the channel is often narrow and deep. When the river courses over resistant bedrock, erosion happens slowly, while downstream the erosion occurs more rapidly. As the watercourse increases its velocity at the edge of the waterfall, it plucks material from the riverbed. Whirlpools created in the turbulence as well as sand and stones carried by the watercourse increase the erosion capacity. This causes the waterfall to carve deeper into the bed and to recede upstream. Often over time, the waterfall will recede back to form a canyon or gorge downstream as it recedes upstream, and it will carve deeper into the ridge above it. The rate of retreat for a waterfall can be as high as one and half meters per year.

MARIAN HILL

MARIAN HILL

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Address: Binangonan, Rizal
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Marian Hill is a true manifestation of Labor of Love in creating a prayer garden for Catholic pilgrims and devotees that offer a sanctuary to experience God's Divine Love for us. It is a place of worship meticulously built on a one-hectare private property nestled on top of a hill that offers a panoramic view of the historic Laguna de Bay and a daily show of a magnificent sunset across the bay. Marian Hill is a garden of prayer, peace and solitude - a sacred place for a more meaningful means of communicating with the Most Holy Trinity - God the Father, our Lord Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit. At Marian Hill we give tribute to our most gracious Holy Mother The Virgin Mary, The Holy Family, Saint Michael the Archangel and Saint Francis of Assisi among others. A walk through the rugged terrain between natural rock formations and centuries-old trees will take you to the story of Jesus Christ, through the four mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary - Joyful Mystery, Luminous Mystery, Sorrowful Mystery, and the Glorious Mystery.

TALIM ISLAND

TALIM ISLAND

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Address: Binangonan, Rizal
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Talim Island is the largest lake island in Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines. The hilly island is within the boundaries of the Province of Rizal, under the jurisdiction of two municipalities. The western side is part of the municipality ofBinangonan, while the eastern section is part of Cardona.

ROCK GARDEN

ROCK GARDEN

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Address: Cardona, Rizal
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The town of Cardona plays host to an interesting geological site, the Cardona Rock Garden- big boulders of rocks cascading. The Cardona Rock Garden features hundreds of large stones formed by nature into unique shapes. The stones are considered to be among the more interesting rock and stone formations in the country, and the garden has been pronounced by the University of the Philippines - Asian Institute of Tourism (UP-AIT) as the only geological site in the Philippines.

DRAGON WELLNESS FARM

DRAGON WELLNESS FARM

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Address: Sitio Tanaun, Brgy. Palaypalay, Bayan ng Jala-jala, Lalawigan ng Rizal
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Dragon fruit or pitaya in the native language has been one of the famous products in Jalajala, Rizal. Sweet pitayas come in three types, all with leathery, slightly leafy skin: Hylocereus undatus (Pitaya blanca or White-fleshed Pitaya) has red-skinned fruit with white flesh. This is the most commonly seen "dragon fruit". Hylocereus costaricensis (Pitaya roja or Red-fleshed Pitaya, also known as Hylocereus polyrhizus) has red-skinned fruit with red flesh. Hylocereus megalanthus (Pitaya amarilla or Yellow Pitaya, also known as Selenicereus megalanthus) has yellow-skinned fruit with white flesh.

KAWAYAN FARM

KAWAYAN FARM

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Address: Rizal St, Pililla, Rizal
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At Barangay Halyhayin, Pililla, Rizal one of the famous farms located in the town is Kawayan Farm. The farm produces around 150-200 bamboo poles per year. Bamboo poles are sold mainly to fishpen operators at the Laguna Lake. Some of their bamboo produce includes orange bamboo, the regular green bamboo, black bamboo and the giant bamboo. Their nursery has been a place of culturization and plant harvesting for their bamboos. Harvest time normally starts during the colder months of September or October onwards.

PINEAPPLE FARM

PINEAPPLE FARM

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Address: Pililla, Rizal
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Located in Pililla, Rizal, the town is also famous with their big yet sweet produce of pineapple that has been popular to most of the places in the region. Competitions have been held in CALABARZON and their products have been one of the pride of Pililla, garnering awards for their juicy pineapple larger than a two-liter pitcher, as described by one of their champion farmers.

RIGETHO GET EXELL FARM IN PILILLA, RIZAL

RIGETHO GET EXELL FARM IN PILILLA, RIZAL

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Address: Barangay Halayhayin, PIlilla, Rizal
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The Rigetho Get Exell Farm located in Barangay Halayhayin, PIlilla, Rizal houses, not only tilapia hatchery, but also other types of water animals, both artificial and organic-produced. Most of the food supplements that they provide to their fishes are made out of duckwheat, a tiny aquatic flowering plant that floats in large quantities on still water, often forming an apparently continuous green layer on the surface. A total of 1,500 tilapia breeders produce about 105,000 fingerlings which are sold to fish growers in Batangas, Pangasinan, Bulacan and Pampanga. Other fishes can also be found in the farm, and it is said to have been one of the most interesting fish breeding farms in the province.

7 INFINITY POOLS AT PAYARAN FALLS

7 INFINITY POOLS AT PAYARAN FALLS

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Address: Sitio Payaran of Barangay Mascap, Rodriguez, Rizal
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Situated at Sitio Payaran of Barangay Mascap. It is a natural attraction consisting of seven (7) layered falls. To be able to be at the topmost falls , it will take you endurance by mountain wall climbing. After vigorous trekking and climbing, refreshing and cool waterfalls come your way.

MONTALBAN GORGE

MONTALBAN GORGE

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Address: M. H. Del Pilar Street, Rodriguez, Rizal
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This is Wawa Gorge, cleaved between Mounts Pamitinan and Binicayan in the town of Montalban (now Rodriguez). The 1,180-feet-high water gap is surrounded by white rock walls (80-160 feet high), limestone crags, marble boulders. The two mountains form a scenic view that appears like a portal to the sky, hence, wawa, Dumagat term for “entrance.”

PAMITINAN CAVE

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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Pamitinan Cave is where Andres Bonifacio and 7 (seven) Katipuneros made their pilgrimage and covenant for freedom (the first cry of independence) during the April Holy Week in 1895, a year before the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution, the first revolution in Asia.

MT. IRID SATELLITE

MT. IRID SATELLITE

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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This Mountain located at the boundary of three (3) provinces such as Rizal, Bulacan and Quezon. Mt. Irid Satellite City (MISTY) is a summer capital attraction with a cool climate as of Baguio City being at an elevation of 1,500 meters above sea level, pollution free and sparsely populated. It is easily accessible just 45 kilometers away from Metro Manila, approximately 27 kilometers east of Quezon City and 20.85 kilometers from Rodriguez Town Center. The site is also good for hiking, camping and trekking.

ISTAMPANG BATO

ISTAMPANG BATO

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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A rock formation with the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary believed to be miraculous. This is located at Baranggay San Rafael.

PURAY FALLS

PURAY FALLS

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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Puray is one of the most isolated barangay of Rodriquez (formerly Montalban) in the province of Rizal. When "Montalban" is mentioned, one familiar with the town would most certainly associated it with Wawa, the scenic river (in barangay San Rafael) dotted with huge white stones . Wawa is very accessible, there are jeepneys plying the major routes from Quezon City to Wawa while Puray, to most, exist only in the tales of mountain bikers who frequent the place because of its trails and its falls.

TIMBERLAND BIKE TRAIL

TIMBERLAND BIKE TRAIL

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Address: Basic Trail, San Mateo, Rizal
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For a long time, San Mateo, Rizal has been popular for mountain bikers and sports enthusiasts because of the bike trail that they have. Famous celebrities, personalities, and local tourists have been travelling to San Mateo for their biking recreations and even competitions. Different biking groups and organizations have been joining Mountain Bike Races held at San Mateo and their famous Timberland Bike Trail.

The trail mostly consists of long bike climbs going atop the mountain and going downhill straight towards the land area. Not only is San Mateo popular for their mountain bike trails, runners and racers alike have been visiting and joining running competitions held at the said trail. In addition, duathlons and race-trail runs have been constantly organized in the town of San Mateo. Most of these races and competitions were held for a cause, normally on the grounds of ecological and environmental benefits.

CALINAWAN CAVE

CALINAWAN CAVE

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Address: Tanay, Rizal
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The Calinawan Cave is situated in Brgy. Tandang Kutyo, Tanay Rizal, and serves as the venue for historical event where Filipino Katipuneros agreed to revolt against Spanish rule. Fittingly, the Tagalog word “linaw,” which means clarity, embodies the purpose served by the place during a crucial moment in our history (the Visayan word "kalinawan" means "peace" suits very well too). The Hill where the cave is located is called Rawang, which have been a stronghold of Filipino resistance fighters against the colonizers. Exploring the cave will take about 30 minutes of walking through narrow passages and ducking/crouching for low ceilings. The cave has five levels which can be explored inside.

DARAITAN RIVER AND TINIPAK NA BATO

DARAITAN RIVER AND TINIPAK NA BATO

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Address: Tanay, Rizal
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Awarded as one of the cleanest rivers in the Philippines, Daraitan River received the coveted "Annual Gawad ng Pangulo sa Kapaligiran" during the Search for the Cleanest Inland Bodies of Water in November 2001. Found in the river are shaped boulders of marbles locally called the "Tinipak na Bato" which were naturally sculpted by nature to look chiseled or stone blasted by machine. The area also features a cavern with an underwater river where one can paddle a small canoe to explore the place.

DARANAK FALLS

DARANAK FALLS

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Address: Daranak Falls Rd, Tanay, Rizal
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The Daranak Falls is considered a haven get-away of local and foreign tourists, especially during summer months. Daranak is nestled quietly at the foot of Tanay mountain range, preserved with natural vegetation ornamented with forest trees and flowering wild plants complemented with the beautiful cascading waterfalls, streams and ditches which truly enchanting and fascinating. The Daranak Falls is considered a haven get-away of local and foreign tourists, especially during summer months.

Daranak is nestled quietly at the foot of Tanay mountain range, preserved with natural vegetation ornamented with forest trees and flowering wild plants complemented with the beautiful cascading waterfalls, streams and ditches which truly enchanting and fascinating.

SANGAB CAVE

SANGAB CAVE

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Address: Tanay Rizal
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Sangab Cave is one of the most promising natural attractions in the Municipality of Tanay, Rizal. Having been discovered recently, Sangab Cave can offer a thrilling adventure for tourists with the natural wonders it has and the great impact it gives to the civilization of the people in Barangay San Andres.

(Source: tanay.com.ph)

MASUNGI ROCK FORMATION

MASUNGI ROCK FORMATION

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Address: Masungi Rock Georeserve, Barangay Cuyambay, 1980, Tanay, Rizal
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Rock formations are very sharp with irregular surfaces and considered as a home to various forms of life ( plants / animals)

PALO ALTO FALLS

PALO ALTO FALLS

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Address: Valle St, Baras, Rizal
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Only an hour away from Metropolitan Manila is Palo Alto Falls, one of the numerous waterfalls that dot the province of Rizal. Palo Alto Falls lies at the foot of Sierra Madre Mountain Range, with the cold water cascading from the height of 60 feet into a wide concreted pool and all the way to a rocky stream that drains to Laguna Lake.

The waterfall can be found in Brgy. Pinugay, Baras, Rizal climbing 249 steps at almost 1000 feet high. The place is located along Marcos Highway near Baras-Tanay boundary. There are public jeepneys from Antipolo City / Masinag and Cogeo going to Palo Alto that pass by the gate of the prime area.

KINABUAN FALLS

KINABUAN FALLS

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Address: Barangay Sta. Ines, Tanay Rizal
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Kinabuan Falls is located in Barangay Sta. Ines, and is an ideal destination for mountaineers who are looking for perfect adventure to trek. There are several shallow rivers and streams to cross that added to the thrill of trekking.

MOUNT AYAAS

MOUNT AYAAS

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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The province of Rizal has become a haven for adventurers and mountaineers alike, especially at the town of Rodriguez. One of the many mountains located there is Mt. Ayaas, which is just an hour away from Metro Manila. Standing at 627 meters above sea level, Mt. Ayaas offers amazing views of the Sierra Madre and its neighboring mountains, including Mt. Pamitinan, Mt. Binacayan and Mt. Hapunang Banoi. It is a gateway to the vast Sierra Madre mountain range that hikers cannot miss.

MOUNT TAGAPO

MOUNT TAGAPO

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Address: Binangonan, Rizal
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Located in Talim Island, Binangonan, Mt. Tagapo is one of the best destinations to indulge adventure activities by those beginners in mountaineering. The mountain features the magnificent view of different mountains like Mt. Maculot, Mt. Makiling, Mt. Sembrano, Mt. Banahaw, Mt Cristobal, Sierra Madre & Mt. Arayat , the captivating fish pens of Laguna De Bay, Makati and Ortigas skyline, among others.

MOUNT BALAGBAG

MOUNT BALAGBAG

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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A hiking destination favored for its proximity to Metro Manila is Mt. Balagbag, located in Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal. This mountain is part of the Sierra Madre range as it transitions into the plains of Central and Southern Luzon. The trail is very easy and wide, and Mt. Balagbag is also a favorite of mountain bikers. Although locals recall a past when the mountain was covered with trees, it is now barren, and hikers who will trek it summer will find sun exposure as the only difficulty in this trek. Hence, dimtrekking (hiking very early in the morning or late afternoon) is recommended.

MOUNT PARAWAGAN (MOUNTAIN TRAIL SUMMIT)

MOUNT PARAWAGAN (MOUNTAIN TRAIL SUMMIT)

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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Mt. Parawagan is one of the most challenging scenic mountain trails in Rodriguez, Rizal. The trail is located at Sitio Parawagan, Brgy San Rafael which is situated at the western side of Sitio Wawa. You’ll have views–narrow streams, mixed forest, the Sierra Madre Mountains, and the rolling green foliage at the sides of the trail. At around 6 km., you’ll have a full view of the La Mesa Dam Reservoir and on the west is the faint skyline of Makati.

MOUNT SIPIT ULANG, MASCAP

MOUNT SIPIT ULANG, MASCAP

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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Mt. Sipit-Ulang is located in Rodriguez, Rizal. It has gained rapid popularity for its great rock formations and limestone trails. It stands 252 MASL with a difficulty level of 3/9, making it a minor hike. It shares the jump-off point for Mt. Ayaas which is Brgy. Mascap.

MT. HAPUNANG BANOI

MT. HAPUNANG BANOI

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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Mt. Hapunang Banoi is located in Rodriguez, Rizal. It is the second highest mountain found in the Rodriguez, standing at a petite (compared to other mountains in the Philippines) 517 meters above sea level.

MT. LUBOG

MT. LUBOG

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Address: Rodriguez, Rizal
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A welcome new addition to this cluster is Mt. Lubog in the town of Rodriguez (formerly Montalban). Near the border with Bulacan, Mt. Lubog in the neighborhood of Mt. Balagbag and Mt. Oriod (a traverse, says Koi Grey, is very possible). With its neighbors it also shares the same predicament of illegal logging – which is manifest in the daily transport of logs through the same rough road that they hikers will pass through via habal-habal-style tricycles. This ride, which can take anywhere between 1-3 hours depending on the weather-dependent road conditions, can be even more challenging the hike itself, as passenger-hikers will be asked to walk through some difficult and slippery “ascents”. Surely this ride will be memorable to all the hikers of Mt. Lubog!