Spending
holidays at home or at the mall can be tiring or boring too some. It may be a
rest day to some but others would definitely want to travel to some other place
to spend some time with their loved ones.
Here are some recommended places only 2 hours away from Manila that you can
definitely go have an adventure for just one day:
TREKKING TAAL VOLCANO
Have
you ever went to Tagaytay or Batangas and see the Taal Volcano across the
waters? Were you ever curious about what is inside the Crater?
Well to give you an insight there is an island within a lake in an island,
enclosed in another lake. Before you get confused, this type of formation was
created because of the Taal Volcano’s previous eruptions. Because of this, it
created a Crater, forming a lake inside an island; the water comes from the
outside lake.
Got
curious? Visit Taal Volcano and a day tour, trek the whole island on a 30-45
minutes hike to conquer the mountain through the wide hardened black lava to
the rim of the crater, a view of the awesome moonlike landscape awaits. You can
also rent and ride a horse going there if you prefer not to walk that long.
VILLA
ESCUDERO
Located
in Tiaong, Quezon, Villa Escudero is a resort where locals and foreign tourist
will want a taste of the simple yet relaxing country life.
They
have a unique restaurant where you can dine near a man-made waterfall. Eat
local dishes and fresh fruits while feeling the flowing water. Not hungry? Well, you can still enjoy the unique ambiance take photos and get a water massage by
lying down at the bottom of the falls and get relax by the rush of the freshwater.
You can also Bamboo raft at Lake Labasin which
have a majestic view of Mt. Banahaw.
Watch
cultural shows performed by talented employees and musicians.
Or
stroll around the place by riding a bike, a colorful e-jeepney or the carts
that is being pulled by the Philippine national animal; Carabao, as you tour
you’ll see some villagers that are wearing traditional Filipino clothing that
will make you think you went back in time.
Don’t
forget the museum filled an impressive collection of religious and traditional
Filipino artifacts this located inside the replica of the San Francisco church
in Intramuros that is painted in pink.
PAGSANJAN
FALLS
Want
to go on a water-venture? Travel southwards pass through hectares of rice
fields and coconut plantation until you arrive at the old town of Pagsanjan,
Laguna and see one of the famous falls in the Philippines.
Before reaching the site of the
waterfalls, you’ll have to ride a dugout canoe and experience a skilled boatman
to guide you downstream to the rapid waters; they call it ‘shooting the rapids’.
Why? The boatmen have to row through 14
rapids of the river as they steer past huge boulders in churning waters at the top
speeds for a fun and exhilarating ride until you reach the calm river of
Pagsanjan.
As you go
further, the wonders of nature will unfold right before your eyes where the sight of the lush greenery and towering cliffs above will add up to the endless
thrills until you reach Pagsanjan Falls where you can freely swim, and discover
a hidden cave behind the waters which the locals called Devil’s cave.
HIDDEN
VALLEY SPRING
If the Pagsanjan
‘Shooting the Rapids’ not for you, go to Alaminos and relax underneath the lush
greenery of the Hidden Valley Springs.
At the foot of
Mount Makiling is literally a Hidden Valley, in both context and ambiance. It's
only been a little over 100 years since it was actually discovered, so the name
is inspired by being a hidden place! Founded in 1913, it was originally used
only by Filipino aristocrats. In 1972, it was finally opened to the public.
The entire section is connected with Mt.
Makiling, considered as a national park, where free-flowing waterfalls flow
from the top to the natural pools; Three Hot Spring Pools, The Love Pool, and
The Soda Pool (there’s a rumor that if you add a cup of sugar it, taste like
soda, hence the name of the pool).
Escape the city
center’s hustle and bustle, and swim and chill in the largest forest pool
natural paradise. With the verdant trees surrounding the perimeter, the
ambiance will make you feel extra relaxed!
If
you don’t have any plans or any place to go to, try these four destinations in
the south!
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