Beaches, pools and different classy resorts are very common destinations for everyone because of their accessibility, well known by others and of course the great factor for it being well known are the visitor's comments . But some of the good attractions are hidden and not yet fully developed and because of that it still retains its natural formation and view. I can't say 100% natural because of the locals that are near the area, they still maintain the site's cleanliness and its beauty. The locals had improved the trails for the sake of the visitors. They also earn money by being a tourist guide.
I came across with two different sites located in Tanay Rizal Philippines. The first one is the Calinawan Cave and the second is the Daranak Falls. If your main destination is the Daranak falls you might want to consider visiting Calinawan Cave, why? Because Calinawan cave and Daranak falls are not that far from each other, about less than 20 minutes from Calinawan cave is the Daranak Falls.
Lets start with the Calinawan Cave. It is about 21mins away from Tanay Town Center, if you have your own car. There are also jeeps that can take you only to the entrance of Daranak falls road via Sampaloc road and from their you can ride a tricycle and tell them where you want to go, Daranak Falls or Calinawan Cave.
Calinawan Cave is along calinawan road, it is a very rough ride before seeing the cave. When we get there we came across only a couple of vehicles and most of them are tricycles. We are also the only visitor at that moment.
Once there, you will see a house at the front of the entrance. We are asked to take a guide on our way inside the cave for only 20 pesos per head.
The entrance of the cave is a very narrow hole, about an average adult can fit in the entrance. My first step inside is unforgettable. I didn't expect it to be a stiff and slippery slope. That is why I can't say, I crawl my way inside but I can say, I slide my way inside. The result is a very stingy and hard remembrance.
The inside is a very dark place as expected. Fortunately I had prepared my flash light. After passing through the narrow entrance of the cave. The inside is quite big enough for some. Our guide says it is once become a shelter for Filipino native fighters when the Japanese conquer the Philippines.
As we walk inside, we can see different rock formations and some places yet to be explored. Our guide said it is a very tough crawl for some of its part and we can't risk being trapped inside those rocks. The path we take to the exit are also very narrow.
We continue our tour inside and we are captivated by the beauty it possessed. The dark cold inside of the cave are being shined by the sun by a window formation at the top of the cave.
Once outside the cave, you can say you've accomplished something. I learned the historical value of this place. The place that became a shelter of some of our Filipino ancestors.
It was a long,sweaty and joyful tour inside. For some adventurous people and those who seek something different and something new. Try Calinawan cave and be amaze by its simple beauty yet very rocky view.
A couple of minutes away from Calinawan Cave is the Daranak Falls. It is one of the well known places in Tanay Rizal. It was devastated by the typhoon Ondoy that hit the Philippines, but the residents near the place gather to restore its beauty. When we arrived there, we saw the development of the place has been through. It makes the place attractive for the visitors. The entrance fee is only 50 pesos the working hours of the place is until 5PM only. What are the characteristics of this place to be known even outside the town? What do you like about these kind of places?
When finding a place to relax and to relieve yourself from summer heat, you might be looking for a place with lots of water, well obviously this place has it.
The falls is surrounded by trees blocking the sun resulting in the decrease of heat that will touch the water making it cool and good to swim at. The water is also clear except for the middle part because of its depth.
The place is very good, if you want to relax and to have some quality time with your friends and family. You might want to listen to the relaxing sound, the rushing of waters makes and feel the heat dissipate cause of the cool water.
This place is really an excellent getaway. Be amaze and add this place to your bucket list on your next tour.
