HINULUGANG TAKTAK

How to commute: From Antipolo church, ride a tricycle going to hinulugang taktak.
Fare: P40.

Entrance fee: P8 for adults, P5 for students

Swimmingfee: P15

Picnic shed: P50

Umbrella shed: P50

Picnic table: P15 

This has become famous since it is featured in the theme song Tayo na sa Antipolo (Let’s go to Antipolo) 

“Tayo na sa Antipolo 

at doon maligo tayo 

sa batis na kung tawagin 

ay Hinulugang Taktak 

at doon tayo kumain 

ng mangga, suman, kasoy at balimbing…” 

It is a National Park but sad to say, this natural beauty was not properly valued. I was already warned by my aunt about the environmental damage it has undergone due to the carelessness of the inhabitants near it. Yet I still wanted to go and see for myself so I got prepared for the stench (as most feedbacks say it has). 

It was a long journey to the location and upon arriving, I had the first impression of “dilapidation”. It was in seclusion and I can imagine an eerie atmosphere when evening comes. The rusty gate with the sign “Entrance Fee: 8 pesos” and the moss-covered walls welcomed us. But when I entered, nature unfolded. I heard the faint sound of the falls, but to my surprise, I could smell no stench at all. As I descended on a flight of stairs, the ‘ssshh’ sound of the water falling amongst the rocks grew louder and louder. I reached the foot and the Hinulugang Taktak loomed into view...

It was a beautiful site. Breath-taking! Ecstatic! 

The only flaw I’ve noticed is the chocolate-colored water at the base of the falls. (that reminded me of Milo or Chuckie. He-he-he) But my aunt said, maybe it was because of the hard rain on the previous day. 

I hope that’s true. And I hope that the people there got ‘renewed’, enlightened about its value. 

The Hinulugang Taktak is currently trying to recover. 

And this serves as our calling to fulfil our duty as nature’s ambassadors. 

Support and protect the world. Save mother earth.

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A travel that satisfies the heart 

and fills the brain with cherished memories. 

This is TRAVEL-licious.

ANTIPOLO The Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines

Location: Rizal Province, about 25 km from Manila 

ANTIPOLO CATHEDRAL 

How to commute: From Cubao, take a van/v-hire/fx going to antipolo church, fare is P45.

Antipolo is known as a pilgrimage site since the image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (a.k.a. Virgin of Antipolo) brought in from Mexico 385 years ago by Don Juan Nińo de Tabora is enshrined in this cathedral. It was named Nuestra Senora de la Paz y Buenviaje, as it was honoured for protecting Don Tabora’s expeditions. The real brown image can be venerated at the Antipolo Museum located behind the altar of the church. 

I was told of a Catholic custom in which new vehicles are blessed at the church, that is believed to ensure safety for the passengers.

MASS SCHEDULE:
Monday to Friday: 
6:00AM to 9:30AM
6:00PM to 6:30PM
Saturday: 
6:00AM to 12NN
6:00PM to 7:00PM
Sunday:
5:00AM to 12NN
4PM to 8pm


FOR INQUIRIES: contact
697-0274/696-3110

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TRADE FAIR. Outside the Antipolo Church are stalls selling their famous delicacies: SUMAN and KASOY (cashew). It is amazing how this cashew nut can be cooked in so many different ways resulting to different products. The sugar-glazed cashew nuts, for me, is the best pasalubong or gift for love ones! Yum-yum-yum! 

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A travel that satisfies the heart 

and fills the brain with cherished memories. 

This is TRAVEL-licious.