Experience the adventure in Tanay,Rizal

Who doesn’t love travelling? Going to beautiful places, eating food you never ate before, or experiencing adventure and thrill that could make your trip unforgettable. We want to feel like we are in an escape place when travelling. To be in that feeling, putting yourself to a place that makes you feel you are in another world. And that place could be in Tanay, Rizal.

Tanay is one of the thirteen (13) towns and one (1) component city that comprise the Province of Rizal. It is located in the eastern part of the province. It is becoming an extension of Manila’s urbanization along with the city of Antipolo, towns of Cainta, Angono, Taytay and Binangonan. It is about 54 kilometers away southeast of Manila and has a land area of 33,466 hectares. Declared as a first class municipality since 1996, it has a total population of 94,460 inhabitants based on the August 2007 National Statistics Office census of population. Tanay has nineteen (19) barangays, nine (9) in the town proper and ten (10) in the upland area (at present, a 20th barangay is being considered for creation by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Rizal. This proposed barangay, to be named “Madilaydilay,” is located at the town’s boundary with Sta. Maria, Laguna.

PLACES TO VISIT IN TANAY,RIZAL

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.

Entrance Fee: P50.00 (Children below 3ft. are free of charge) Picnic Shed: P300 Picnic Table: P200 Operation Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8AM to 5PM Additional Reminder: In compliance with Municipal Ordinance #2 Series of 2005, PLASTIC and/or STYROFORE ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE in Daranak Falls. Further, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

PAROLA LIGHT HOUSE

Parola and its Lakeshore provides a grand view of the Lake and mountains.

Most of the Tanay folks visit the area in early mornings for the cool breeze and warm morning sun. At night Parola is the guardian angel of the fisher-folks.

DARAITAN RIVER

Daraitan River was awarded as the cleanest inland body of water in Region IV and a finalist for the national competition.

It is an ideal site for mountaineers, backpackers and trekkers

REGINA RICA

Nesting in the foothills of Sitio Aguho in Barangay Sampaloc, Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia (RICA) is a 14-hectare sanctuary for Dominican Sisters .

The contemplation area, where you can commune not only with the Almighty but also with nature, has three waterfalls, a creek, and over 10,000 trees. But, the primary reason why devotees flock to this area is to visit the 71-foot tall statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary

MASUNGI

Masungi Karst is a mountain rock formation that the Tanay folks call “Palanas”. It is ideal for mountain climbing.

Mountaineers can explore the area. Camp sites are available at the base of the mountain.

SAN ILDEFONSO DE TOLEDO CHURCH

Tanay church is one of the 26 churches nationwide chosen by the national commission for the culture and the arts as national heritage sites.

It is one of the oldest churches in Rizal that holds many centuries old religious artifacts. It is also one of the Jubilee churches in the Philippines.

Getting to know the Bloggers

Christian Kros Flores, a 19-year-old boy from Quezon City who appreciates nature most. A city boy who loves to relax, have fun and chill. Travelling makes him more of himself as a person. Then suddenly met a girl who influenced him going to Tanay, Rizal.

And that girl was….

Kimberly Dofredo, a 19-year-old girl who is very fond of travelling ever since she was a child. She loves adventures, a fearless girl who isn’t afraid of trying something new out of her comfort zone. She lives in Tanay, Rizal and was crowned as Mutya ng Tanay 2016.