Daranak falls in Tanay Rizal

Rizal province has been known for spectacular attractions and leisure activities ready for their guests to ; an adventure they will never forget. And since it's just 20 kilometers away from Manila, local and foreign visitors alike would flock the array of nature spots in Rizal. They have an an art museum for art enthusiasts, enigmatic caves, historical dams, and amazing falls. One of them is this famous Daranak Falls.

Daranak Falls is positioned at the foot of Tanay mountains. It is surrounded by lush vegetation and cascading rivers and ponds. Entrance fee is P50.00 (as seen above) and they offer picnic sheds and picnic tables for family gatherings and barbecue get-together parties.

You can take a dip, swim and bond with your family and friends in their majestic waterfalls. For nature photo enthusiasts, there is a trail that leads to another waterfall. This is where the Filipino sitcom "Okay Ka Fairy Ko" had their shoots for their program. 

They have a small canteen inside where you can buy food but it's better (and cheaper I think, specially for groups) to just bring their own food.

When you need a quick getaway, have a cool dip to save you from the heat, or to simply have a chill time, I'd still say Daranak Falls is one of the nice places to go.

Calinawan cave

Located in Tandang Katyo of Tanay, Rizal Calinawan Cave is a natural multi-layered cave that was said to have been discovered in 1901. It had served as a shelter of guerilla warriors during the Philippine-American War and the Japanese during World War II. 

The passageway through the cave was narrow and the caving system has 7 layers. The first 2 layers is the "Easy Trail", a 150 meter walk while the 3-5 layers, are the "Hard Trail", and will involve a lot of crawling. The 6-7 layers would be difficult to traverse, and takes about 7 days to finish; they are permanently inaccessible, from when the tunnels were bombed by Japanese soldiers. These trails lead to Montalban, Rizal. Its name is derived from the word "linaw", meaning clear, as apt as to what took place in history because it's the place where the Japanese and the Americans settled their disputes. 

The entrance fee costs 40 pesos while it will take another 200 pesos for tour guide. It was a challenge to take a hike on these trails, the sight of the stalactites and stalagmites are something to look forward to; Having a tour guide is also helpful as it will give you a deeper insights on the rich history that happened in this cave. They also explained how the stalactites and stalagmites are formed. The natural reserve and the mystery inside a cave as enormous are one of the wonders in the history of our country that has left a trail that we can take a peek to from time to time.