Good Day readers,
I had the privilege to visit the second well known falls in Laguna, Taytay falls in Majayjay Laguna a.k.a. (Imelda Falls) it was renamed after former first lady Imelda Marcos. But locals still calls it Taytay falls.
This Majestic view is mesmerizing! the feeling of freshness while hearing the gust of water and birds humming en route the destination. If you go there on a Saturday and summertime you'll probably be with 1,000 others visiting the falls, it was like a street party at the falls.
Going there if commute From Manila. This for me is the most comfortable and fastest way to go. Take the DLTBCo. Buendia bus bound for Sta. Cruz Laguna. from Sta. Cruz ride the Tricycle going to the Sta. Cruz - Majayjay Terminal. Upon Reaching Majayjay town proper look for jeepney's bound for Gagalot. Gagalot is the town where Taytay falls is located. the Jeepney will take you straight to the Jump off point of Taytay falls.
Environmental fee in Majayjay is 30 pesos good for the whole day.you can pick a spot near the falls to set up a tent and camp overnight or for day trippers set up your picnic mat as soon as you get there. Because during peak season its very hard to get a nice spot to set up camp.
You can grill food if you bring your own tools. tip though, to minimize your carriage Marinated pork belly "Liempo", raw Barbecue HotDogs are being sold at the Jump off there are eateries/ "turo-turo". there are local tourism officers manning the place. Be wary though because they are strict.
- No Glass bottles allowed
- No food is allowed near the Basin of the Falls
- No Littering
As much as possible bring high endurance aqua shoes. rocks can be very slippery. the basin of the falls has a depth of 4 - 6 feet and water is extremely cold. For adults I recommend a shot of Gin before you dip. :)
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| welcome to Majayjay! |
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| Some of the scenic view en route to taytay falls |
At jump off you'll need to walk around 15 Mins to reach the falls. there's a pathway built so its comfortable.
This is the view and site when you reach the destination. overly crowded during peak season.
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| our picnic site |
The falls has a cemented basin built so you can swim. At first you'll probably be hesitant because of the chilling water but once you're in its very enjoyable and fun.
We only did a day tour at the falls we had a reservation at Carayan Resort. 12 hours for a room good for 7 is 1200 pesos 150 per succeeding hour.( www.Carayanresort.com ) near the bridge of Liliw - Majayjay. We spent the night there had a few drinks and went to sleep.
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| Carayan Resort |
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| Carayan Resort |
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| Carayan Resort |
Slippers, shoes & slip-ons ranges from 80 - 500 depending on the style
From Liliw town proper we took a jeepney going to san pablo 7 pesos/person then we dropped off at nagcarlan and took the van to calamba for 60/person. at calamba there are a lot of buses going to manila depending where your going. fare would range from 49 pesos for alabang and 79 pesos for buendia.
The experience is great! but expect a crowd during summer!
