Talim Island
The island which lies in Laguna de Bay, is a typical fishing
community with 17 barangays of Binangonan and 8 barangays of
Cardona.
Location: It is a nearby which
forms part of the mainland of Binangonan
How to get there: It is accessible by an outrigger boat from
the Pretel Wharf. It takes an hour and a half to reach the last
of the coastal barangays
Travel time: 90 minutes by boat
Daranak/Batlag Falls
It is 14-meter high falls which stands majestically beneath a
running stream. A short walk over the wooden trestle to the top
of Daranak are the smaller streams known as the Batlag Falls.
Location: Barangay Tandang, Kutyo,
Tanay
How to get there: From the town proper, jeepneys ply regularly
going to the Manila East Road or Tanay Highway
Travel time: 30 minutes to 1 hour from the town proper
U-Ugong Arts and Cultural
Parks
A place owned by Rafael Pacheco where he conducts his art workshops,
demonstrations and lectures is also a perfect hideaway from the
maddening crowd of the metropolis and a nature's sanctuary. One
can enjoy a three-in one view of the Ugong Falls on one side
the Laguna Lake on the other and the town of Morong with its
four-century-old bell tower.
Location: Sitio Butig, Barangay
Bombongan, Morong
How to get there: From the town proper, it can reached by jeepneys
and tricycles.
Travel Time: 20 minutes from the town proper
Calinawan Cave
Calinawan Cave got its name from the word "linaw",
a Tagalog term for "clear".
It is said that during the 15th to 18th centuries, opposing parties
used to convene inside the cave to settle disputes, thus, the
name Calinawan came about. This cave also served as a shelter
and a hideaway from the Japanese during World War II. It was
also in this cave where Japanese soldier surrendered to the Liberation
Forces.
Location: Barangay Tandang, Kutyo,
Tanay
How to get there: Take a jeepney bound for Barangay Tandang Kutyo
and get off at the cave site.
Travel time: 20 minutes from Barangay Tandang Katyo
Hinulugang Taktak
The town of Antipolo was traditionally known for its Hinulugang
Taktak Falls even before World War II. This mountain resort has
picnic cottages, a swimming pool, artificial paths and steps
down to view the waterfalls. During the month of May, cultural
concerts and plays are held in the area fronting the waterfalls.
Location: Taktak Road Antipolo
How to get there: Jeepneys bound for Antipolo are stationed at
the Araneta Commecial Center (Cubao) right across the Quezon
City Post Office. From the town proper of Antipolo, take a tricycle
for the one kilometer ride to Hinulugang Taktak.
Travel time: 1 ½ hour from Cubao