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Talim Island: More Than Just a Speck in the Water

I usually research on the basics of the place I’m visiting before getting there, but when my Tita Fe and her husband, Tito Apin, invited me to visit his hometown in Talim Island , I decided to leave everything up to them. Without any information other than Mt. Tagapo , I found myself immersing in this little-known island with a fresh pair of eyes. It was like watching a film without reading any features, reviews, or spoilers until after the movie.

I met Tita Fe and Tito Apin at Calamba Pretel (port) in Laguna at 9 a.m. on September 25. They hired a private boat to take me to Barangay Habagatan, one of the many barangays (barrios) in Talim Island. En route I spotted Parañaque City across the lake, signaling that modern Manila isn’t too far away. The weather was cloudy with scattered rains.

As we got nearer the island, we treaded through thicker hoards of water lilies and I spotted fisher folk—some standing by the shore and others on boats—preparing their baits. We arrived at a port that said, “Welcome to Brgy. Habagatan, Sitio Macambong.” When Tita Fe saw me looking at the colorful decorations, she said, “The fiesta is next week.”

The first thing I noticed about the island is that everybody knows everybody. I would hear the neighbors asking my companions who I was. “People know immediately if someone isn’t from around here,” Tito Apin explained. “But don’t worry; people here are kind.”

I got to know the residents of Brgy. Habagatan through Tito Apin’s clan of cousins, nephews, and nieces. He grew up there, but was stationed in the United States after joining the military in the ’80s. He raised his family in California, but when he entered his mid-60s, he decided to return to his late parents’ home in Talim Island to rebuild their house. He and Tita Fe still work and reside in the US, but they visit Talim Island a few weeks a year. Relatives take turns tending to the couple’s garden during the months they are abroad. Tito Apin is the last living sibling in his family.

Getting around the barangay was a workout because the paths were mostly uphill. “It doesn’t flood here,” said Ate Baby (“ate” is Filipino term to address an older sister), one of Tito Apin’s cousins, a schoolteacher in Talim. The times it rained, I watched as rainwater slid down the canals and into the lake.

“Ma’am, who is she?” one of Ate Baby’s students asked while we walked down the street. “My daughter!” she joked. “No, really?” the student pried. I laughed. I soon found out that the townsfolk had nicknamed me, Barbie Doll.

When I was looking at the view of Laguna De Bay from an elevated home, three things immediately stood out—1. Fishing boats made mostly of bamboo that’s abundant in the island, 2. Water lilies, which Baby describes as “more of a weed than anything,” and 3. The communal humble vibe of the people.

Every 5 a.m. fishermen start gathering fresh catch of mostly tilapia, which will be sold in the markets around Rizal and Laguna. Once in a while, you’ll spot individuals grabbing tilapia by hand or by net, and then trading them to friends around the island. While eating my lunch of fried tilapia that a friendly neighbor gave us, Tito Apin’s cousins came by to help with the cooking.

There’s a lack of facilities around Talim, like a hospital or medical center, so people turn to each other for help. “What happens when someone needs an emergency doctor?” I asked Tito Apin. “They have to ride a boat and take the person to the hospital in Calamba.” My private boat ride took 30 minutes from Calamba Pretel to Talim, and it costs ₱1,500 (about US $33) to rent a boat the whole day. For public ferries, you pay about ₱40 (88c) per ride, and a boat comes by every hour.

“The government is proposing to build a reclaimed road or bridge to connect Talim to the mainland. What do you think?” Tita Fe asked me. I started imagining the fumes from daily trucks and buses coming in and out of the island, how 7-Elevens would sprout at every corner, and how the zero crime rate and slow-paced life would quickly change.

Economically there are benefits (perhaps mostly for the already rich, out-of-town investors), but through years of traveling around the Philippines, I watched as once-elusive islands (Hello, Boracay!) succumbed to the pressures of tourism, only to make us realize too late that we should have left it untainted.

“Many people here are against it,” Tita Fe said. “Even me, I feel that we should keep the island the way it is.” She said that there are many other things the government can do to improve the island, like building the church, sending regular medical missions, or putting up a health center, but to build a bridge might do more harm than good.

After my first weekend in Talim, I went back the next weekend for the town fiesta. The weather was sunny and people were busy preparing for the Sunday festivities. Trumpets blared from the other block where the marching band rehearsed. People draped colorful banderitas (flags) on the streets, and toy vendors had arrived from out of town.

The parade started on Sunday at 1 p.m. I watched in awe as dancers of all age groups and marching bands from different barangays blared their music, carried statues of their patron saint, and danced up and down the streets, in boats around the lake, and then back uphill to the church until 7 p.m.

“So when are you coming back?” the Celones clan asked me when the parade dispersed come dinnertime. “Next year!” I said. I was still reeling from the excitement of the day’s activities. “I’ll bring boxes of chocolates for the pagoda.” During the pagoda spectacle, people tossed goodies—such as candies, fruits, and packs of junk food—to children and other boat passengers. I got a plastic full of rambutan (a native Asian fruit that’s a close relative of the lychee) from a boat of teenagers.

The morning after the fiesta, I waved goodbye to the Celones clan and the people of Brgy. Habagatan. Hours later I was back in my bedroom, on my MacBook, and finally Googling for more info I may have missed about Talim Island. My heart dropped at the first article that appeared on my search feed.

A 2009 GMA report covered Talim Island after Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana) ravaged the island, flooding most of its lower barangays. I couldn’t believe the dismal descriptions and photos of this island that was my home for two weekends. A more recent article by Rappler showed Talim Island years after it recovered from Ondoy, but with the same reference that many other journalists used when they wrote about Talim—that of Nunal Sa Tubig (a speck or mole in the water), a 1976 film directed by the late Ishmael Bernal.

The movie shows a dystopian vision of Laguna De Bay, where an island (scenes were shot in Talim) is getting polluted by nearby industries. Characters are torn between preserving the island’s idyllic traditional lifestyle and succumbing to modernity that’s also destroying their natural resources.

While the articles hinted that its people are itching to leave the island, this supposed speck in the water, the Talim I got to know isn’t caught in a misfortune. Its people find a balance of tranquility that has pervaded the island for decades, while choosing which aspects of modernity to incorporate into their lifestyle. The residents take a boat to Calamba or Binangonan to shop at the malls or markets for supplies that they can’t get at the island. Their kids go to high school and/or college in Calamba, Manila, or other cities in the Philippines.

Like Tito Apin, many residents who have found a more financially rewarding life elsewhere still come back to Talim Island—to rebuild their old homes, reconnect with loved ones, and do what they do best, which is to help each other. There’s still a lot of room for progress, but it’s best to leave the decisions not to politicians living in mansions hours from the island or shady corporations looking to expand their business, but to the people who know and love the island best—its residents.

First publised: October 11, 2015 Updated: December 29, 2021

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Hello. What a nice read! Have you gone back here? Would you recommend this place to be visited by a female solo traveler? Thanks 🙂

2015 was the last time I was there! Based on my 2015 trip, I know you can do a roundtrip to either Mt. Tagapo or Talim Island:

https://katewashere.com/2015/10/03/beginners-guide-to-mt-tagapo/

I was able to stay in Talim Island for a weekend because my mom’s friend, who is now a US citizen, grew up in Talim and has a home there.

I have been here in the island once. My daughter took me in 2019. What’s really interesting to me is:

1. The Laguna lake is a shaped W, but in Hebrew is a “SHIN” denoting something about the “Creator” if the universe that is.

2. The satellite view underneath those waters surrounding Talim Islands looks like ancient civilization.

Very interesting.

Oh wow, thanks for telling me this! I’d love to go back one day.

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Visiting a not so modernized and commercialized place is really a break from the monotonous and busy place here in the city. That’s what I felt when we visited Caramoan. Not much tourists, very peaceful neiggborhood, with very relaxing view and beaches! 🙂 I also feel the same thing whenever we visit our grandma’s place in Bicol. Everyone in the neighborhood knows that we’re not from there. 🙂 I love festivities too. And that boodle fight is really enticing. I’m definitely hungry right now. 🙂 I’m really entertained and informed as well about this post of yours regarding Talim Island. 🙂

I love reading your post.Great article! Such overwhelming to discover this place, meet new people that are full of joy despite of the simple living. How I wish that the government help Talim island as this place is one of the precious one that need to be cherish!Thank you so much for sharing this.

It’s really a nice feeling to unwind yourself after a busy life in the city and went to a place like this. It’s the typical filipino lifestyle, the fiesta like that, boodle fight and how hospitable they are. So nice tho!

Our dear Kate,

Talim Island is my “world” with so many varied and diversified memories in any conceivable settings. And , yes, where my poor beginning reflects my humility and love for the have nots will never end.

My heartfelt thanks to your remarkable and very touching article.

Tita Fe and I love you; therefore, we are here for you , anytime!

Best wishes!

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Mt. Tagapo Talim Island Binangonan Rizal Climb Guide (Itinerary + Tips)

Introduction.

Mt. Tagapo is a cone-shaped mountain located in Barangay Janosa, Talim Island, Binangonan, Rizal. It offers stunning views of Laguna de Bay and Rizal province. Mt. Tagapo has a height of 438 meters above sea level or 1,437 feet. It is considered to be the highest point of Talim Island. Without a doubt, Talim Island is the name of the island because of its shape like a blade, ripping across Laguna de Bay from the south and to the north. Moreover, its distinctiveness as an island community within a vast lake is incomparable and exceptional.

In the past, Talim Island was considered a stratovolcano and the whole island is like a corpse. However, as time passes by it is now part of Laguna Caldera. Mt. Tagapo is commonly known as Mt. Susong Dalaga in the native language. It was said that the mountain was named as such due to the form of a young woman’s breast at the peak of the mountain. On the other hand, Mt. Tagapo came from the Tagalog word “Taga” which means “to chop” with regard to the exercise of chopping bamboo that is dispersed around the mountain.

Mt. Tagapo is situated at the heart of Laguna Lake which is considered the largest lake in the Philippines. Its remarkable topography and beautiful terrain make it an excellent hiking destination both for beginner and seasoned hikers. Mt. Tagapo has a total trail length of 6.5 kilometers back and forth. Although Mt. Tagapo is not as high as other mountains in the Rizal province it rewards mountaineers with an astonishing and unforgettable view.

In order for someone to hike this mountain, one must board a passenger boat going to Talim Island. In general, the island is politically under the municipality of Binangonan, Rizal. At the summit of Mt. Tagapo hikers and mountaineers have the chance to see the beautiful Laguna Lake and nearby mountains. Without a doubt, its neighbor mountain Mt. Sembrano is already a popular hiking destination among beginners in the hiking scene. On the other hand, Mt. Tagapo serves as an alternative mountain for beginners to try.

Name: Mt. Tagapo Difficulty: 2/9 Elevation: 438 MASL Jump-Off: Barangay Janosa (Talim Island), Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines Hours to summit: 1.5 hours Features: Grassland, bamboo forest, and a fantastic view of Laguna de Bay and Rizal province.

My trip to Mt. Tagapo

I said to myself in the past days that it’s never too late for my summer adventures and outdoor cravings. So one day, I decided to join an organized tour going to Mt. Tagapo in the month of June. Our group consists of ten sure joiners coming from different parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, and Bulacan. It was Sunday morning when I joined the other members of the group in our assembly place near the gas station in Makati City. After several minutes of waiting and preparing our things, our private van started heading toward our main destination.

Our private van reaches Binangonan Port at 6 am after two hours of land travel. From the Binangonan Port, we ride a motorized boat going to the jump-off point of Mt. Tagapo. It was around 7:15 am when we reached the Barangay Janosa and our group registered and get a local guide. Before we start the hike we have a one-minute prayer to God to thank him and to guide us throughout our entire hike and trip that day. A few moments later we started the hike going to the summit of Mt. Tagapo.

After one hour of hiking, we reach the bamboo forest section of Mt. Tagapo where we take a nine-minute rest. We eat our trail food and we drink water to conquer our thirst. Afterward, we continue the assault going to the summit passing through cogon grasses that has a height of five feet. While hiking, I said to myself this is the kind of ambiance I need because of the fresh air, beautiful wildflowers, and superb greeny views.

It was around 10:20 am when we reached the summit of Mt. Tagapo. We take another rest and we have our early lunch. After done having lunch, we take pictures of the beautiful surrounding of Mt. Tagapo and we watch birds flying in the sky.

From the summit, we can see a 360-degree view of the Laguna de Bay, some municipalities and coastal towns of Rizal, and the nearby mountain Mt. Sembrano. To the south, we can clearly see Mt. Kalisungan, Mt. Atimla, Mt. Cristobal, and Mt. Banahaw. To the southwest, we can see prominent mountains such as Mt. Makiling and Mt. Maculot . For this reason, our group appreciate the view of nature on an exposed trail and we stayed at the summit for one hour and thirty minutes.

We take so many wonderful photos at the mountain peak and we have our group pictures. Without a doubt, the view at the summit of Mt. Tagapo fulfilled my summer adventure and outdoor memories. We start our descent at noon and our mountain guide told us that the locals used bamboo to produce secondary products such as charcoal and furniture.

We reach back the jump-off point after two hours of moderate descending on an easy trail composed of giant grasses and cogon grasses. After that, we ride a passenger boat going back to the port. I noticed that the wind and waves are so strong during the afternoon but our motorized boat manage to get over through rough waters. Moreover, our group witnessed how vast the Laguna de Bay or Laguna Lake is. In my opinion, it’s like a sea in the heart of Laguna province.

It was around 2:20 pm when we arrived at the Binangonan Port and we thank our boat guide for our safe trip. Then we go inside our private van and the van headed back towards Makati City. While we were on the road trip, one member of the group invited me to join the Basic Mountaineering Course (BMC) to be held in Sitio Boso Boso, Antipolo City in the coming month of August. The Basic Mountaineering Course will teach us a ton of different things such as choosing the right mountaineering equipment, doing first aid, and organizing a climb.

He further explained to me that there will be a rented jeep at the meeting place near Gateway Mall and also there will be a BMC certification to be given after the mountaineering course. However, at that time, I’m still undecided. At 5 pm we reached Makati City and we bid goodbye to each other members of the group. I arrived home at 6 pm. For this reason, I thank God for a safe summer adventure in Binangonan, Rizal, and for guiding us all throughout the entire adventure.

In my perspective, Mt. Tagapo has a well-established trail going through its steep slope which is very similar to Mt. Gulugod Baboy in Batangas province. Undoubtedly this is definitely a very good mountain for first-time hikers. On the whole, my trip to Mt. Tagapo sums up this amazing quote “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.”

Sample 1 Day itinerary to Mt. Tagapo

4AM – Meet up at the designated location 4:30AM – Ride a jeep going to Binangonan, Rizal 6:30AM – Arrival at Binangonan highway, ride a tricycle going to Binangonan Port 7:10AM – Binangonan Port, take a passenger boat going to Barangay Janosa 9AM – Arrival at Barangay Janosa, register, arrange the guide, and last-minute pack up 9:20AM – Start hiking 10AM – Bamboo forest 11:20AM – Summit of Mt. Tagapo, rest, take lunch, and snap photos 12:20PM – Start descent 1:30PM – Back at jump-off point, ride a passenger boat going back to Binangonan Port 3PM – Binangonan Port, depart for Manila 6PM – ETA Manila

Things to bring on your visit to Mt. Tagapo:

1 to 2 liters of bottled water Trail food like chocolate, jelly ace, egg, and banana Umbrella Personal medication Extra cash and clothes Toiletries like towels and bath soap Handkerchief Alcohol Plastic bag for your trash Sunscreen and Sunblock Trekking pole (optional) Hat, shades, cap, and scarf (optional) Arm sleeves (optional) Insect Repellent for overnight camping Flashlight or headlamp for overnight camping Tent and sleeping bag if you’re doing overnight Camping gear and essential if you’re doing overnight

Reminders and Tips:

• Just pack light. Mt. Tagapo is a minor climb and it’s an ideal mountain for beginners. 
• Registration and getting a local guide are required before climbing Mt. Tagapo for safety purposes. You will secure a local guide at the barangay hall of Barangay Janosa, Talim Island.
• It is important to bear in mind that the last passenger boat ride at the port is around 4 to 6 PM. On the other hand, passenger boat rides are available at the port as early as 6 am. 
• Camping at the summit of Mt. Tagapo is not allowed for safety purposes. You may camp only at designated camping sites that are located fifteen minutes away from the summit.
• The trail classification in Mt. Tagapo is well established, easy to navigate, and has the perfect combination of moderate ascent and some flats in between. The hike to the summit takes about two hours only while the total hours to and from the summit of Mt. Tagapo could take only four hours or less. Therefore, it’s an easy hike suitable for kids and adults.
• If you’re going for a day hike, it is advisable to start the hike as early as 8 am to avoid the intense heat of the sun. Moreover, if you’re hiking in the summer season, it’s highly recommended to bring an umbrella because Mt. Tagapo summit has no shade and is very exposed to the sun.
• There are no small stores in the mountain so it’s better to bring enough water before riding a boat going to Talim Island. Also, bring your own trail food to minimize your expense.
• As always please follow the Leave No Trace principle. For instance, don’t litter and vandalize. No picking of plants and bring your garbage with you to keep the mountain clean. 
• Restrooms and wash area are present at the main jump-off point.
• The local guide fee for a day hike is 500 pesos and it’s good for 4 people. The overnight fee is 1000 pesos and the environmental fee is 40 pesos.
• There’s an open hole at the summit so be cautious when taking pictures or walking around the summit. 
• Bringing of a flying drone is allowed.
• There are no blood leeches or “Limatik” in Mt. Tagapo.
• According to the local tour guide, during the wet season, the trail becomes difficult and very muddy. On the other hand, the coast guard may cancel the boat ride if the weather is too bad.
• There are two contrasting trails from Barangay Janosa to the summit of Mt. Tagapo. The first trail is covered with a bamboo forest. The second is an easy and open trail in grassland and farmland with more flat grounds than moderate ascents.
• Bring jackets and fleece blankets when you’re staying overnight at the mountain as the temperature during the night can get very cold. In addition, there is insect and bugs around the mountain so better bring insect repellant.
• The approximate budget for a solo day hike is 1300 pesos because you will simply shoulder the local guide fee and transportation expense. On the other hand, the estimated budget for overnight is 1800 pesos.
• Cellphone signals are mostly present at the jumpoff point and in the upper reaches of the mountain.
• Please take note that the UV Express fare from Edsa Shaw going to Binangonan highway is 100 pesos and the tricycle ride going to Binangonan Port cost 20 pesos per person. Meanwhile, the boat ride from Binangonan Port (Pritel) to Barangay Janosa is 65 pesos and it’s a two-way trip.
• Last but not least, If you’re coming from northern Luzon province, I highly recommend getting a packaged tour when you plan to visit Mt. Tagapo so you don’t have to worry about the transportation going in and out. Inclusion in the Mt. Tagapo package tour is a roundtrip van transfer from Manila to Rizal and vice versa, a roundtrip boat transfer from Binangonan to Talim Island, and vice versa, a local guide fee, registration fee, environmental fee, tour coordinator fee, and driver’s meal. Meanwhile, the excluded in the package tour are personal meals and food.

How to Go to Mt. Tagapo

• From EDSA Crossing, Mandaluyong, ride a van or a jeep going to Binangonan, Rizal.
• Then from Binangonan town proper, walk or ride a tricycle going to the port. 
• From the port, ride a public passenger boat going to Talim Island. Alight at Barangay Janosa. The approximate travel time for the boat ride is one hour.
• From Cubao, ride a UV Express van going to Cogeo, Antipolo, and tell the driver to drop you in front of Sta. Lucia Mall. 
• Then walk your way towards Robinsons and ride a jeep going to Binangonan Port.
• From Binangonan Port, ride a boat bound to Talim Island and drop off at Barangay Janosa.
• From Cubao, ride a jeepney beside the Farmers Market or Ali Mall going to Binangonan, Rizal, and tell the driver to drop you at Pritil Port.
• Then from Pritil Port, ride a boat going to Talim Island and drop off at Barangay Janosa. 
• Then walk going to the barangay hall to register and secure the local guide. 

Note: Please find out the last return trip from Barangay Janosa to Binangonan with the boatmen or the locals so you can adjust your schedule or itinerary properly.

For the most part, let’s practice discipline, responsibility, and be on time. On the whole, I hope this Mt. Tagapo day hike guide has been helpful to you. Don’t forget to share this with your friends and colleagues. God bless you on all your hiking trips. Thanks for reading.

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Hi. I’m Jervis, a nature lover. This blog is dedicated to helping people know more about the best hiking and tourist destinations in the Philippines.

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Visiting Talim Island

By BṺM TENORIO JR., The Philippine STAR Published May 07, 2021 5:00 am

It had always been the case: I would stand by the shore of the lake ogling the view of Bundok ng Susong Dalaga on Talim island in front of me. The vast Laguna Lake, murky and mysterious, would always lie between me and the mountain. For many years, I dreamt of visiting Talim island, which is located in Binangonan, Rizal.

My late father, who doubled as a fisherman if he was not busy in the rice fields, would always bear the lilting accent of the people of Talim after coming from the island. He would tell of joyful stories of his fishing experience and how accommodating the people there were. I grew up calling soft-drink straws pahothot  because my father learned that term from the island people who became his friends.

When biking became my newfound passion, all the more I became enamored of Talim island because my favorite  puruntal  (wharf) in Cabuyao or Calamba would always be the highlight of my short ride before sunrise or during sunset.

From my vantage point, I would see the sun rising from the precipices of Bundok ng Susong Dalaga. Majestic. Mesmerizing. If I parked my bike by the shore during sundown, the waters of Laguna Lake turned soft orange while the mountain remained blue. Mysterious. Marvelous.

Until last Sunday, on a whim, I decided to take the chance of visiting Talim island.

Before us was the soon-to-be-conquered Bundok ng Susong Dalaga. Behind us was the ridge of Tagaytay. To our right was the cloud-veiled Mount Makiling. To our left was the hazy view of Metro Manila. Inside me was a joyful soul made even happier by the unplanned adventure.

I had just parked Lover, my white bicycle, on the edge of the Baywalk in Calamba City. My friend Beejay Lapinid, who joined on my sunrise ride, had also parked his bike beside mine. It took us some 30 minutes to reach the Baywalk from Gulod on a chill ride.

We walked to the makeshift berth to avoid getting in contact with other bikers on the Baywalk. Attached to the berth was the makeshift dock. I admired the view of Talim island from afar, the yolk of the morning sun rising above the mountain.

Sweet was the breeze. The waters were calm. Music was provided by birds quacking as they dove to catch their meal from the lake. The silence at the Baywalk was pierced only by patrolling barangay officials who always reminded everyone in the area to wear their face masks. With my face mask on, I continued basking in the rays of the morning sun.  

Then an outrigger made its way to where I was. A woman in the banca threw a rope to a man standing on the edge of the dock. The man, with precise agility, caught the end of the rope and quickly tied it around a steel pillar.

There was joy and excitement in their voices. I gathered that a couple in their mid-50s ferried their daughter and son-in-law to the Baywalk. From the boat emerged a motorcycle. One man lifted it from the banca and another man on the dock caught it safely. That gave me the idea that I could also load my bike on the outrigger and finally see Talim island.

Next thing I knew, I was paying P1,500 through GCash to the daughter of the couple for a round-trip day tour of Talim island.

When our bicycles were loaded on the banca , my heart was doing a cartwheel. Finally, I would see Talim island. The couple who owned the outrigger, Danny and Memeth Punelas, were from the island. Danny was the helmsman; Memeth, the bearer of the  tikin  (a long bamboo pole used in pushing the boat forward).

A little after 8 a.m., we started to sail away. The life vests were ready. I couldn’t contain my excitement. A flock of  kanaway  birds followed us as they flew above the boat. Before us was the soon-to-be-conquered Bundok ng Susong Dalaga. Behind us was the ridge of Tagaytay. To our right was the cloud-veiled Mount Makiling. To our left was the hazy view of Metro Manila. Inside me was a joyful soul made even happier by the unplanned adventure.

When we got near the sitio of Banaba in barangay Rayap, the barrio of the couple, a colorful coastal village, emerged. The scene reminded me of a quaint village in Passau, Germany, when I once took a cruise on the Danube River. There was an instance that the village also reminded me of a community in Kom-Ombo when I joined a Nile River cruise in Egypt. But Talim island was different. It had my heart long before I set foot in it.

After an hour, we docked right outside the nipa house of the couple. A blaring “Happy Birthday” was being played on the neighborhood karaoke. I remained calm at the porch of the couple’s dwelling place. Before me was the lake, almost the color of jade in its beauty. The wind made love to my face. I closed my eyes and embraced the breeze. Danny unloaded our bikes. We would ride the wind in Talim island.

The couple cautioned us to not pedal away with our stomachs empty. Little did we know that while we were cruising the lake, Memeth already sent a message to her beautiful daughter Danica to prepare breakfast for us.

So we were served crispy fried tunay na tilapia  (the ones caught in the wild and not bred in fishponds) and ginisang balatong  ( monggo ). More “Happy Birthday” choruses were played as we partook of our sumptuous meal. Next thing we knew, we were being invited to the seventh birthday of a girl in the neighborhood.

Beejay and I wore our helmets and rode the wind after breakfast. The very narrow yet well-paved roads of Talim island were exhilarating. Jutting on either side of the roads were native bamboo trees. To the left was a ravine that also gave way to a mesmerizing view of the lake. The view was the reward for every uphill climb we encountered.

Both my bike gears were set on 1-1, for easy climbing on undulating slopes along the road. Children shouted “Bikers! Bikers!” when we rolled past them, their eyes filled with innocence. Elderly men in the many wharfs in Rayap were accommodating and funny.

By 1 p.m., we were back at the house of Memeth and Danny. A lunch spread of grilled tunay na tilapia  and pizza was on the table. It was a sumptuous lunch, made more sumptuous by the calming vista of the lake.

A little before 3 p.m., we sailed back to the Baywalk in Calamba. There was joy in my heart and peace on the lake.

I will be back in Talim island.

BṺM TENORIO JR., The Philippine STAR

Büm D. Tenorio Jr. is an award-winning journalist of The Philippine STAR, having garnered the Catholic Mass Media Award for best opinion column twice. He has been training students and professionals pro bono in his Sunday Writing Class in Gulod, Cabuyao, Laguna since 2007. He loves his mother dearly.

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No travel adventure is complete without food. Residents of Talim Island have homegrown tasty treats. If you want some native rice cakes, check out the locals in Brgy. Tabon and Sapang. Homemade halo-halo is available in Brgy. Janosa, located just beside the barangay hall, while milky soft bread is the pride of a bakeshop in Brgy. Bombong.

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This is one of the main attractions on the island. It’s a two-hour trek with a promise of a breathtaking view of the provinces of Quezon, Laguna, Cavite, and the famed Manila skyline. You can pitch a tent and spend the night atop Mt. Tagapo . Just make sure you register and inform the base camp and the local barangay of your itinerary. The take-off point for the trek is at Brgy. Janosa.

The lake abounds with tilapia, bangus, kanduli, ayungin and other freshwater fish. Don’t hesitate to ask around and inquire which banca owners are willing to give you a boat ride to the fishing ground.

2. Boat ride adventure

Check out this raw video of our cruise along Laguna Lake with Talim Island as the backdrop. You can rent small bancas to take you on a cruise along Talim Island. The best time to do this is between 6 to 8am or 4 to 6pm. The best months to do this are between February and May.

1. Catching the sunset

If you love sunsets , Talim Island will never disappoint. You can get different views depending on which barangay you are in. Some of the best views can be found in the barangays of Tuna, Talim Pt.

, Tabon, and Band.

Have you been to Talim Island yet? If not, it’s time to include it on your bucket list and have a fun-filled adventure.

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• ☛ How to Get There
• ☛ Hiking Fees
• ☛ Essential Tips and Trips Notes
• ☛ Itinerary: Mt. Tagapo Day Hike

How to Get To Mt. Tagapo from Metro Manila

• If coming from EDSA Shaw Blvd. , take a UV Express (van) or jeep bound for Binangonan town proper. There are transport terminals in SM Megamall, Greenfield District (EDSA Central), Starmall EDSA Shaw, and Robinsons Galleria. Fare: PHP 50 (van) / around PHP 40 (jeep); Travel time: 1.5 to 2 hours
• If coming from areas near Sta. Ana Manila , take the jeep bound for Binangonan town proper at the terminal near Jose Rizal University (JRU). Fare: around PHP 45; Travel time: around 2 hours
• If coming from Marcos Highway (areas near Cubao, QC or Marikina) , take a jeep bound for Binangonan town proper at Sta. Lucia East Grandmall or Robinsons Metro East terminals. Fare: PHP 38; Travel time: around 1 hour
• At the town proper, take a tricycle (min. fare PHP 10) to or ask around and walk towards pritil (Binangonan fish port) then take a passenger boat bound for Brgy. Janosa , the jumping-off point to Mt. Tagapo. Boat fare: PHP 30; Travel time: 45 minutes to 1 hour
• If driving along Ortigas Ave. , continue to Ortigas Ext., then Manila East Road
• Or if in Ortigas Ave. , turn to East Bank Road (Floodway), then Taytay-Angono Coastal Road, then Baytown, then Manila East Road (this is faster than taking Ortigas Ext.)
• If driving along C5 Road , turn to Ortigas Ave.
• If driving along C6 Road , turn to East Bank Road (at Barkadahan Bridge)
• If driving along Marcos Highway (Marilaque) , take Felix Ave. in Cainta, then Ortigas Ext. (Cainta junction) then Manila East Road
• At Binangonan fish port, ask around where you can park
• At Brgy. Janosa's port, wait for the passenger boat to arrive; chances are it already contains passengers from farther island barangays.
• At the fish port, jeepney terminal is just around the corner. These jeepneys ply the routes to Sta. Lucia East Grandmall, JRU, and EDSA Shaw Blvd.
• Also from the fish port, you can take a tricycle going to the UV Express terminal (van going to EDSA Shaw Blvd.)

Hiking Fees   (as of January 2021)

• Environmental/Registration fee: PHP 30
• Trail Guide: PHP 500 per group (required)

Essential Tips and Trip Notes

• Passenger boats are available at the port as early as 5:00 AM
• Apart from your usual protective gears against sun's harmful rays, bring an umbrella . Mt. Tagapo's summit is drenched in sunlight; it is covered with nothing but cogon grasses of about 4 feet. Also, the earlier the hike, the better.
• The entire hike may get sweltering especially during the summer months.
• Trail can get muddy and the tide can be harsh during the rainy season. Coast guard may also cancel boat trips if it rains hard.
• There's an open pit at the summit; be careful with your selfies or jump shots.
• Bring your own drinking water. Not only it will cost you less, it would also help reduce plastic waste as you don't have to buy bottled ones.
• Since January 2021, wearing face mask and face shield and bringing alcohol is required . No need for a medical certificate or travel pass.
• For more info, you may coordinate with Brgy. Janosa's SK thru their Facebook page .

Itinerary: Mt. Tagapo Day Hike

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30+ best things to do in antipolo & rizal: tourist spots, itinerary and travel guide blog 2024.

Planning a trip to Antipolo and Rizal Province soon? Let me help you plan your trip with this travel guide blog that lists the top things to do in Antipolo, tourist spots, and best places to visit in Rizal province that should be included in your itinerary!

Antipolo & rizal tourist spots and top things to do + sample itinerary 2024.

1. Antipolo Cathedral Church

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2. Hinulugang Taktak

"Tayo na sa Antipolo... At doo'y maligo tayo... Sa batis na kung tawagin... Ay hi- hi- Hinulugang Taktak-tak! tak! tak!"

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3. Luljetta's Hanging Gardens Spa

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4. ATV Adventure in Antipolo Rizal

5. Paintball Battle Ground Experience

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6. Treasure Mountain

Treasure mountain operating hours & entrance fees, how to get to treasure mountain.

7. Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo City

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8. Kubs Mountain Resort Day Tour

• Perfect for a quick summer breather, this day trip to Kubs Mountain Resort will surely give you the relaxation you need!
• Be one with nature while you enjoy the cold mountain breeze and overlooking views of Sierra Madre

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9. Tanay Church

10. Mt. Daraitan

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11. Tinipak River

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12. Daranak Falls

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13. Batlag Falls

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14. Masungi Georeserve Day Tour

15. Tanay, Rizal Day Tour from Manila

• Just a few hours ride from Manila, discover what Rizal has to offer by joining this day tour on Klook!
• Experience Bali in Tanay and enjoy a relaxing kawa bath while overlooking the breathtaking views of the mountains.
• Expect a jam-packed schedule as you'll visit the following destinations: El Patio Razon, Sierra Madre, Daranak Falls, Calinawan Cave, Regina Rica Shrine, Windmill Farm, and Celossian Flower Farm.

16. Mt. Pugad + The Peak Campsite Tour

• Explore the best natural wonders of Tanay, Rizal when you join this tour!
• Start your day with an early hike and catch the sunrise atop Mt. Pugad.
• After lunch, you can opt to visit Batis sa Gubat for a quick refreshing dip or Ridges and Clouds for yet another scenic view of the mountains.
• Enjoy stargazing during your camp at The Peak when you book their overnight package.

17. Experience Higantes Festival in Angono

18. Balaw Balaw Specialty Restaurant and Folk Art Museum in Angono

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19. Mt. Tagapo Hike on Talim Island

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20. Casa Santa Museum

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21. Mt. Hapunang Banoi

22. Nagpatong Rock Day Hike in Rizal

23. Rizal 4x4 Adventure by Mountain Quest PH

• After a long week of work, enjoy an off-road adventure in Antipolo, Rizal riding on a 4x4!
• Rejuvenate and awaken that youthful spirit of thrill as the tour takes you to scenic spots of Sierra Madre and hidden natural rivers and falls.
• A tour guide/driver will personally drive for you for the adventure of your choice.
• Package inclusions: English-speaking professional driver/guide, snacks and 4x4 ride using Suzuki Samurai 4WD.

24. Laiban Circuit Day Hike in Rizal

• Laiban Circuit is a minor hike experience that passes through scenic views of the Sierra Madre, marvelous lime stone formations and multiple cascading waterfalls!
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• Catch the magnificent sea of clouds as the sun rises over the town in the morning.
• Swim in the river that flows through and in between Mt. Binacayan and Mt. Pamitinan to end the day.

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SAMPLE ANTIPOLO & RIZAL ITINERARY

Sample overnight antipolo itinerary (2 days & 1 night).

• Travel to Antipolo City
• Visit Antipolo Cathedral
• Visit Hinulugang Taktak
• Explore Pinto Art Museum
• Check-in at Loreland Farm Resort √ Check Discounted Room Rates Here!
• Enjoy an afternoon at Luljettas Hanging Gardens √ Reserve a day pass here!
• Back at the resort
• Dinner at Antipolo City Cafés and Restaurants with Overlooking Views
• Experience Paintbal Adventure √ Reserve here!
• Enjoy an ATV Adventure Ride √ Reserve here!
• Resort check-out
• Pasalubong Shopping in Antipolo
• Travel back to Manila

Sample Rizal Itinerary (3 Days & 2 Nights)

• Take a photo of Hinulugang Taktak
• Hotel check-in √ See Hotels & Resorts in Antipolo
• Travel to Angono
• Lunch at Balaw-balaw Restaurant
• Explore Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs
• Travel back to Angono town proper
• If you have more time, explore Angono and visit many art galleries and museums.
• Travel back to Antipolo
• Back at the hotel/sleep
• Travel to Tanay
• Tanay Church
• Daranak Falls
• Batlag Falls
• √ You could join a Tanay Day Tour here!
• Explore Mt. Pugad + The Peak Campsite √ You could join a tour here!
• Back at the hotel
• Hotel check-out

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• RedDoorz Plus @ La Estreas Antipolo √ Check Rates & Availability
• Singalong Nature Camphill Site √ Check Rates & Availability
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Treasure Mountain, Rizal: How to Get There, Activities & Rates

You don’t need to travel far from Manila to catch the majestic sea of clouds. A quick 1-2 hour drive to Treasure Mountain in Rizal will do. Another bonus: no strenuous hiking is required! This educational campsite is perfect if you want to enjoy nature with kids, seniors, and PWD companions. Oh, and pets are welcome too!

Table of Contents

• 1.1 Via Private Car
• 1.2 Via Public Transportation
• 2 Treasure Mountain Activities & Rates
• 3.1 El Patio Razon
• 3.2 Pililla Windmill Farm
• 3.3 Mt. Tagapo, Talim Island
• 3.4 Pinto Art Museum Antipolo
• 4 Rizal Hotels, Hostels, Accommodation
• 5 Related Destinations

How to Get to Treasure Mountain in Tanay, Rizal

Via Private Car

The easiest and fastest way to get to the campsite is by your car. Just use Google Maps/Waze to get directions. You can rent a car, van , or bus here if you don’t have a private vehicle.

Once there, you can either park it up Treasure Mountain or leave your vehicle at the jump-off point. The slope going up might be too rough for sedans so it’s not advisable. At the jump-off point, you can either walk or hire a tricycle to take you to the top.

Via Public Transportation

Ride a jeep bound for Cogeo Gate 2 or Padilla. Ask to be dropped off at Gate 2. From there, you’ll need to ride a jeep going to Sampaloc. This route is available from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM only. Get off at Sitio Maysawa or the tricycle terminal in Brgy. Cuyambay. Then, you can walk or hire a tricycle to get the rest of the way to Treasure Mountain.

Alternatively, you can ride a jeep going to the Tanay Public Market. At the market, ride a jeep bound for Cuyambay. You’ll get off at the same stop: Sitio Maysawa. Bear in mind that commuting to Treasure Mountain will definitely take more time due to the waiting, pick-ups, and drop-offs of jeeps.

Treasure Mountain Activities & Rates

Even without the sea of clouds, Treasure Mountain in Rizal offers a great view and different activities. Day-trippers are welcome to drop by any time. Overnight guests must make a reservation even if they have their own tents. Below are the entrance fees and rates for each activity on Treasure Mountain. Rates are exclusive of entrance fees unless otherwise stated.

Entrance Fees Day Tour (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM): 150 PHP Overnight (4:00 PM – 1:00 PM of the next day): 200 PHP

Parking Fees Motorcycle: 20 PHP for a day tour, 30 PHP for overnight Private Car: 30 PHP for a day tour, 50 PHP for overnight

Corkage fees Food: 350 PHP Alcohol: Prohibited

Accommodation Tent Pitching: 300 PHP Hammock Pitching: 150 PHP

Tent Rental For 2 persons: 500 PHP For 4 persons: 800 PHP

Other Accommodation Fees Sleeping Mat, Pillow, & Blanket Rental: 200 PHP Overnight Lodging: 500 PHP per person (minimum of 2, max of 5) Kubo Rental: 3,500 PHP (good for 6 persons)

Pool Available daily from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Adult: 150 PHP Children (10 y/o and below): 100 PHP

High Ropes Obstacle Course

Available daily except Thursdays 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM Spider’s web-only: 150 PHP per person Whole course: 250 PHP per person

ATV Rental Available daily from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 1,200 PHP per person Tour requires at least 2 persons, max of 5. Fee includes Treasure Mountain Day Tour Entrance Fee, 1-hour use of ATV, 1 liter of water, trail guide, and safety gear

Other Places to Visit in Rizal

Antipolo and Rizal have countless hidden gems that are worth a visit. Add these to your itinerary while you’re already in Rizal!

El Patio Razon

El Patio Razon is a resort right next to Treasure Mountain. It’s well known for its relaxing kawa hot bath that overlooks a mountainous view. After your visit to Treasure Mountain, take a quick dip here to recharge! Guests also come to take photos of a re-created Hobbit House within the resort premises.

Pililla Windmill Farm

Drive further down Rizal and you’ll reach the Pililla Windmill Farm. The turbines were built to harness the wind for energy, but many visitors come for the view. There aren’t any activities except enjoying the scenery provided by the mountains of Rizal and Pililla’s windmills.

Mt. Tagapo, Talim Island

To mountaineers, Mt. Tagapo is known to have a view that resembles the default wallpaper of Windows XP. With an average difficulty of 2/9, this hiking destination on Talim Island offers uncrowded trails and lush grasslands.

Pinto Art Museum Antipolo

There’s no museum quite like this one in Manila. Just from its architecture, you can tell that the Pinto Art Museum is special. As you gaze at the curated artwork, you won’t even notice the time fly by! Many take the drive to Antipolo to have the best art experience at the Pinto Art Museum.

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The province of Rizal’s close proximity to Metro Manila makes it often overlooked by tourists but unbeknownst to many, the province is home to a lot of attractions that will surely delight outdoor enthusiasts. Read More:  https://www.lakwatsero.com/spots/calinawan-cave-tanay-rizal/#sthash.9CidjRjc.dpbs

Angono-Binangonan Petroglyphs

The Angono Petroglyphs are petroglyphs carved into a rock wall in Angono, Rizal, Philippines. It consists of 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rockwall probably carved during the late Neolithic, or before 2000 BC. They are the oldest known work of art in the Philippines. These inscriptions clearly show stylized human figures, frogs and lizards, along with other designs that may have depicted other interesting figures but erosion may have caused it to become indistinguishable. The engravings are mostly symbolic representations and are associated with healing and sympathetic magic. The site is sacred for indigenous Tagalog folk religion and is believed to be a home for anitos.

The site has been declared by the National Museum of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure in 1973. It is also included in the list of the World Inventory of Rock Art in 1985 and historic sites of the World Monuments Watch and World Monuments Funds and part of the Philippines’ tentative list of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Read More:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angono_Petroglyphs

Batlag Falls

If you can’t get enough of the taste of paradise, Batlag Falls is waiting for you few aching climbs from Daranak Falls.

Several steps up the hills from Daranak Falls lies Batlag Falls. This amazing waterfall is another reason why you people should visit Tanay, Rizal very soon. It is beautiful as it is mystical. If what you want is solitude and a place to yourself, then this is the place to be.  Read More:  http://www.awanderfulsole.com/daranak-falls-batlag-falls-calinawan-cave-travel-guide/

Calinawan Cave

Situated in Barangay Tandang Kutyo of Tanay, Rizal, Calinawan Cave is an enormous cave system composed of multiple levels and various chambers and openings. History tells us that the cave served as hideout by Filipino revolutionaries during Spanish-American war, and a shelter during the Second World War. How it got its name, according to local folklore, has a touch of history too, as it was where the Japanese and American troops settle their disputes, thus Calinawan from the Filipino word “linaw” which means to settle or to clear.

But more than its historical significance, the natural beauty of the cave’s interiors and chambers are magnets that attract a lot of people that even films and television productions often use the cave as their shooting location. Sadly, some of them left indelible and irreversible damages to the cave.  Read More:  https://www.lakwatsero.com/spots/calinawan-cave-tanay-rizal/#sthash.9CidjRjc.dpbs

Camp Tipolo Adventureland

Camp Tipolo Adventureland is nestled at the cool and calm landscape of Antipolo, overlooking Laguna de Bay, where one can watch the sunrise and set over the metropolis. Camp Tipolo Adventureland is situated within Loreland Farm Resort, a haven for leisure and adventure seekers, where various activities are at arms reach for everyone to enjoy the bounty of nature and experience outdoor at its best.

Camp Tipolo Adventureland and Loreland Farm Resort is a 12-hectare resort and wild adventure trek, which offers fun-filled outdoor amenities ideal for children, family or group of people who wishes to go back home to nature and be one with it. The sound of natural flowing water, the humming of the birds and the gush of fresh air brings balance and inner peace. A place where you can play and be a child again or just be still, reflect and enjoy the mountain scenery and old fashion life setting.  Read More: https://www.kliqads.com/getaways/other-getaways/camp-tipolo-adventureland_i120#

Daranak Falls

Daranak Falls is one of the flagship destinations of Tanay and is a popular summer getaway for locals and tourists from in and out of the country.

A favorite location shooting area of most local and international movies and advertising outfits in the country, Daranak Falls nestles calmly at the foot of the Tanay mountains, preserved with the natural vegetation, complemented with enchanting waterfalls, ponds, and rivers cascading through elaborate tropical trees and plants. This 14-meter high falls is truly a refreshing location.  Read More:  http://tanay.gov.ph/for-visitors/tourist-information/local-attractions/daranak-falls

Green Nature Resort

This resort is located in Upper Patiis, Brgy. Guinayang, San Mateo Rizal. We used public transportation to get to this place. From where we live, it is so easy to get to this resort. We just took a jeepney bound for Maly, San Mateo and got off at Sea Oil gas station in Patiis, San Mateo.

There are a total of 4 pools, 2 adult and 2 kiddie swimming pools. The water quality is fine and the pools in general are clean. The lifeguards are also very vigilant. The resort has 2 big slides available, one leads to a pool with 3 feet in depth and the other higher one to the adult pool on the other side. There are also 2 kiddie slides available in the kiddie pool. There are a lot of shower areas that guests can use as well.  Read More:  https://blueandbrownlife.wordpress.com/2010/04/10/green-nature-resort-and-leisure-park/

Hinulugang Taktak

Hinulugang Taktak Protected Landscape, also known as Hinulugan Taktak, is a protected area located in Rizal, Philippines. Initially assigned as a recreation area, the waterfall area has been designated as a national park by virtue of Republic Act No. 6964 in 1990. Ten years later, it became a protected landscape in accordance to Proclamation No. 412. It is being managed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Rizal Provincial Government. As of 2003 and 2004, Hinulugang Taktak is the second most popular national park in the Philippines in terms of number of visitors.  Read More:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinulugang_Taktak

Lyger Animal Sanctuary

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Located in Sitio Matagbak in Pililla, Rizal, Lyger Animal Sanctuary is the home for the largest known feline—Liger. A hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger, this animal will surely amaze you with its distinct charisma

Aside from the fluffy carnivore, the zoo is also providing shelter to the Strawberry Tiger. Considered to be rare since there are only 30 in the world, you’ll feel lucky and thrilled that two of them are in the country.  Read More:  https://www.metrodeal.com/deals/Metro_Manila/Lyger-Animal-Sanctuary/362582465

Masungi Georeserve

The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Rizal. Masungi’s name is derived from the word “masungki” which translates to “spiked” – an apt description for the sprawling limestone landscape found within.

In this sanctuary, guests will be able to commune with nature, and reenergise themselves while doing so. Wander through our pathways for an encounter with wildlife and plant species. Enjoy light snacks before exiting the trail. Learn more about the history of the place introducing you to a community rich with heritage and life.  Read More:  https://www.masungigeoreserve.com/

... more to come!!! --> Montaban Waterpark

It is a fun place, less than an hour drive away from Manila through Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. Montalban Waterpark and Garden Resort is a place of summer all year!

Book Now! We have… -3 big pools where you can swim to your hearts content -cottages to accommodate you outside the pools -available rooms for your overnight stay-in -events place to celebrate special occasions or accommodate even company functions.   Read More:  https://www.facebook.com/MontalbanWaterpark/

Mt. Balagbag

Bordered by Bulacan and Rizal, Mt. Balagbag is one of the minor climb destinations which is relatively close to Manila. 

With the elevation of 770 MASL, the unpaved road with mostly ascend wide and open trail will take you 2-3 hours before reaching the summit.  Although locals recall a past when the mountain was covered with trees, so trekking during summer season, you would find the sun’s heat the only difficult part of the trail. Hence, dimtrekking is advisable (hiking very early in the morning or late afternoon). 

Mt. Balagbag is also frequented by mountain bikers and 4×4 vehicle owners which you will encounter from time to time.  Read More:  https://viajeromnl.com/2016/06/22/mt-balagbag-of-rizal/

Mt. Daraitan

Mt. Daraitan – This hike-worthy mountain is situated in the heart of Sierra Madre in Tanay, Rizal. Mt. Daraitan is very popular in the mountaineering community because aside from its magnificent view it also has a lot to offer including outdoor attraction such as a river, caves, limestone formations, and natural pools.  Mt. Daraitan probably the longest and the hardest hike I’ve ever done by far. Nevertheless, it is also one of the best experience I had since I started mountaineering.  Read More:  https://wanderhacker.com/mt-daraitan-tinipak-river-day-hike-travel-guide/#

Mt. Pamitinan

Mt. Pamitinan is located in Rodriguez Town (also known as Montalban colloquially) in the province of Rizal. This town is rich in many hiking destinations, all of which rewarding hikers with scenic panoramic views of the cities down below. It’s one of three favorites in the area, together with Mt. Binacayan and Hapunang Banoi. These karst mountains border Wawa Dam, which is a worthwhile sidetrip after the hike.  Read More:  https://expertworldtravel.com/day-hike-to-mt-pamitinan/

Mount Tagapo is in Talim Island in Binangonan, Rizal. It is located at the heart of the largest lake in the Philippines, Laguna de Bay. Locals call it ‘Mt. Susong Dalaga’ because from the towns of Laguna, you can spot the peak of Tagapo, which has the form of a young woman’s breast. It has an elevation of 438 meters above sea level and is the highest point of Talim Island.

The island can be reached by taking a boat ride from Pritil Port in Binangonan. There are regular boat rides to various villages on Talim Island, but the boats only leave once they’ve gathered enough passengers. The jump-off point to get to Mount Tagapo is at Brgy. Janosa.

Hike to Mount Tagapo is ideal for beginners – its level of difficulty is 2/9. It is very easy and the ascent is gradual with some parts moderate. Most parts of the trail are shaded and you’ll see lots of bamboo trees. Hike to the summit takes less than two hours.  Read More:  https://iwentanyways.com/mount-tagapo-day-hike/

Mystical Cave

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.  Read More:  https://alluringantipolo.weebly.com/mystical-cave.html

Nagpatong Rock

Nagpatong Rock consists of two towering limestone cliffs facing each other. These towers seem to be made up of layers of huge blocks of rock place on top of each other hence the name Nagpatong, from Tagalog word “ patong ” or to put on top. But how these rock formations were formed is a secret only nature knows.

The most photographed view of Nagpatong Rock is the one with a flat top which is usually taken from the other rock formation. To accomplish this shot, your guide will assist you to the flat top before going to the other rock formation to take the shot.

Nagpatong Is really an impressive formation but not for those who have weak hearts or fear of heights. Climbing to the top of the rock is not easy as it involves climbing through bamboo ladders and vertical walls, so climb at your own risk. Risky but a worthy feat!  Read More:  https://www.lakwatsero.com/spots/nagpatong-rock-tanay-rizal/#sthash.NFTaUOpH.dpbs

Palo Alto Falls

Baras, in Rizal province, is a simple little place only about a one hour drive from Quezon City. Here in Baras is where you will find Palo Alto Falls. Palo Alto Falls are actually located in the Palo Alto Leisure and Residential Estates. This is a 200 hectare prime residential and commercial estate.

From the parking area, there are 249 concrete steps to get to the actual foot of Palo Alto Falls. The falls are about 300 metres up from the parking area. However, don’t be alarmed as the path is fully concreted/paved and only takes about 10-15 minutes. Along the way, you’ll walk through thick forests split by a small stream, with water gently trickling down through the rocks.

The grounds are beautifully landscaped and have been well thought out, making it a safe and easy place to visit and enjoy. The waterfall itself is a natural waterfall. As part of the landscaping effort, the rock pool into which the water cascades has been paved so that it’s easy to walk around in. This is great for bare feet!  Read More:  https://www.deztreks.com/palo-alto-falls-baras-rizal/

Parish of Immaculate Heart of Mary

If you want an outdoor-themed wedding, the Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Antipolo, Rizal would be perfect. Located near Hinulugang Taktak, this modern Roman Catholic Church had its start as a seminary that was built here. When nearby residents that were attending mass at the refectory became too many, the seminary was transferred and the Quasi-Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary took in its place. This became the Parish of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in 2003. Popular among visitors, the church’s unique architecture was designed by Architect Dom Galicia and has a sprawling, peaceful Rosary Garden.  Read More:  https://www.brideworthy.com/churches/parish-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/

Pililla Wind Farm

Located in the humble barangay of Halayhayin in Pililla, to be more precise, the Rizal Wind Farm is the newest addition to the growing list of tourism hotspots within close proximity of the capital, just two hours away. According to Alternergy Wind One Corp, the company that leads the operations of the farm, Pililla is an ideal setting for a wind farm because “it is part of a natural wind corridor created by the unique geographical features surrounding the lake.”

A lane of 27 wind turbines stand atop sloping hills at 300 meters above sea level, towering over Laguna de Bay and standing along the NW-SE line to capture the Amihan from October to March, whose speeds can reach 36km/hour. Each turbine can produce 2MW. The entire farm is estimated to be able to generate almost 150 Gigawatt hours of electricity every year.  Read More:  https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2016/07/windmills-rizal-wind-farm-pililla-manila/

Regina Rica

The 13.5 hectares of Regina RICA (Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia) is located along Marilaque or Marcos Highway at Sitio Aguho, Sampaloc Tanay, Rizal. It is roughly a two hours drive from Pasig city where we originated from. We only commuted so it may take just an hour and a half if you have your own vehicle.

Upon entering the gates of the Dominican community of Regina RICA, you’ll see two iconic figures namely, the image of St. Dominic and St. Catherine of Siena at the gate. A few more steps and you’ll see some letterings on the wall where motorbikes are parked that says “Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii”, then you’ll have to walk a few more steps towards the building structures. But from there you’ll be able to see already the huge statue located on top of the hills they call El Shaddai Hills.  Read More:  http://www.wazzuppilipinas.com/2014/04/regina-rica-place-of-prayer-pilgrimage.html

Talim Island

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 of Binangonan, while the eastern section is part of Cardona.

The island is volcanic in origin and forms the southwest rim of the Laguna Caldera. Volcanism after the formation of the caldera created the maars and volcanic craters at the southern end of Talim Island, the largest of which is a 3-kilometer (1.9 mi) crater surrounding Brgys. Balibago and Tuna.  Read More:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talim_Island

Tinipak River

Located in a quaint community in Tanay, Rizal is Tinipak River, a hidden gem that boasts white marbled rocks and pristine water. The so-called hidden gem is not so hidden anymore, as it is one of the emerging popular tourist spots in Tanay, especially if you want to spare yourself from Mt. Daraitan’s 5-hour (est.) climb. One great plus about it is that it is only 2 HOURS AWAY FROM MANILA! 

Tinipak River is a very light trek, it is even suitable for kids as long as they are not lazy to walk :p You can reach the campsite after 30 minutes of walking, and another 20 minutes to reach the final point. There are no direct assaults, making this perfect for beginners.  Read More:  https://www.tripzilla.ph/tinipak-river-diy-guide/1096

Wawa Dam was built during American colonial era in 1909 as the only source of water supply for the people in the city. Today, it is an abandoned reservoir visited mostly by hikers as the place is in between Mt. Pamitinan and Mt. Binacayan.

Local tourists, mountaineers and other people coming from different cities visit the place for picnic, sightseeing, mountain climbing and even shooting films – especially during summertime.

Brgy. Wawa is mostly known as the jump-off point when you trek to either Mt. Pamitinan or Mt. Binacayan. But, if you’re not a fan of mountain hiking – you can enjoy Wawa Dam’s picnic spots and scenery with your family and friends. The place is also perfect for photography, the beautiful landscape with the slightly arched dam is a great subject for photographers. You can also immerse with the people and document their lives through photographs.  Read More:  https://www.adventurouslens.com/wawa-dam-rodriguez-rizal-philippines/

Rizal Tourism Offices

• MORONG – 3rd Floor of the Municipal Hall Building, Tomas Claudio Street, Brgy. San Pedro, Morong, Rizal.
• TANAY – Ground Floor, New Tanay Municipal Hall, M. H. del Pilar St., Tanay, Rizal / Contact numbers: (02) 7361059 / (02) 6552195 loc 212-213 / 09989881590

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Province of Rizal is Under the Calabarzon Region

The Mountainous Province of Rizal

How to Get to the Province of Rizal

Popular Places to Visit in the Province of Rizal

Colorful and Exciting Festivals in the Province of Rizal

How to Enjoy and Have Fun in the Province of Rizal

Province of Rizal Photo Gallery

Province of Rizal Video Collection

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Hike to mt. tagapo, talim island.

Sometimes, we tend to take places in our backyard for granted. The nearer a destination is from where we live, the less it is on our tourist radar. For instance, Art’s hometown is Binangonan, but for some reason, we’ve both never been to Mt. Tagapo, a mountain that falls under the jurisdiction of the towns of Binangonan and Cardona in Rizal province (though it’s only accessible from the Binangonan side). Mt. Tagapo, referred to by locals as  Susong Dalaga , is located in the middle of Laguna de Bay, the largest lake in the Philippines. The first weekend of the year seemed like a good time as any to scale a mountain, so we we decided to finally head there.

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Home in Cavite

Glasshouse Loft with Pool

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Loft in Makati

Alto Retro NY Inspired Greenbelt Loft w Tempur Bed

Open the complimentary wine and listen to music via retro Marshall speakers. Here custom wood furniture meets textured concrete walls, plush Persian carpets, classic vintage pieces and 60s pop art accents. A refined fusion of industrial and retro features ultimately lends this loft its unique, special character. Perfect for a photogenic boutique art hotel vibe. A fantastic option for business travel and couples with discerning taste, looking to stay in one of Manila’s most premium locations.

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Farm stay in Cavinti

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Farm stay in Cabuyao

Gabby's Farm- Villa Narra

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Jul 31 – Aug 7

Vacation home in Teresa

Balai Urunjing - Balinese Pool Villa

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Apr 25 – May 2

Villa in Tagaytay

My Canopy Tagaytay (with thermal pool)

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Tiny home in Antipolo

DreamHome in Antipolo City w/ Private Jacuzzi Pool

Dream Home is a beautiful duplex house located in exclusive subdivision in Antipolo City, Philippines. It includes indoor mini-pool with jacuzzi pump feature, a 65-inch TV with Netflix you can enjoy in living room, hot shower and bathtub, mini-library with coffee station, and two bedrooms of their choice (Princess-theme Room or Sailor-theme Room). It's a staycation perfect for honeymooner couples or families who find fascination planning for their ideal "home."

Condo in Taguig

Max Dwell BGC: Creative Space with 84" Cinema

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Bungalow in Tanay

Cabin In The Clouds: Pool, 2-BR & Loft,Overlooking

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Condo in Makati

Stunning View | Wood House in Poblacion Makati

(Please read the Neighborhood section to learn more about Poblacion, Makati and what it offers.) Experience a semblance of the countryside with a stunning view of the bustling capital. Sun rises on this side of the city, greeting you with the best wake-upper each day. Poblacion, Makati is a haven for the artsy and entertainment seekers. You can stroll at the nearest art exhibit on weekends or have a drink in bars, pubs and night clubs around.

Home in Dasmariñas

Beautiful Tiny Home on Golf Course - Pet Friendly!

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Cabin in Binangonan

The Black Gable

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Why live in Binangonan? Because of Talim Island

A dagger-shaped island at the heart of Laguna de Bay, Talim Island is endowed with mountains and hills such as Susong Dalaga and Dolores Hills. Islets include Pulong Ithan, Three Islets of Bunga, Malahi and Pulong Gitna. Hot springs in Ginoong Sanay, Tabon and Binitagan also exist. There are also fish pens located at the center of the lake and the water nearer the shore were developed for swimming, boating, sailing, water sports and other activities.

http://www.binangonan.gov.ph/about-municipality/tourism/tourist-attractions/35-talim-island.html

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