Constructed by the Americans in 1909 as a reservoir and a pumping facility, it was decommissioned in 1960 when the Ipo- La- Mesa Angat watershed was made. Today , it attracts tourist from nearby towns and cities to enjoy the scenic views.
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| The Legend of Bernardo Carpio |
Folklore tells us that within these mountains the legendary Bernardo Carpio was once trapped between two crashing mountains. But historically the mountains of Montalban were a battlefield during the Japanese occupation. Andress Bonifacio took refuge in the Pamitinan cave in 1895. A friend (by the way he's long gone) once told me that during his teenage years, he was forced to do hard labor by the Japanese forces here. He witnessed the site where the Japanese buried their ill gotten treasures and escaped mass execution by diving into the river of Montalban. There are also stories by local residents that there is a mysterious force that takes lives by drowning its victims. It is also said that victims are usually first born males.
Parking is not a problem
Stores and videoke bars
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| The old metal bridge |
To explore Pamitinan cave, ask permission from Montalban tourism office located infront of the parking area, and a minimal fee is required for the guide.
Cave entrance
Japanese soldiers died here defending their posts
A local who assit visitors
If you happened to be around the area, why don't you visit Wawa Dam in Montalban Rizal. It is a nice place to spend the weekend with all the attraction it has to offer.
