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mastercooks Says: Taytay falls is getting famous now a days even though this is my home province I havent visited the falls it self upto now :( There is also a Big Old stone Church you can visit its near the jeepney terminal and plaza, you can just walk around the area and enjoy the green...
labyrnth29 Says: AKA Majayjay Falls. Take a dip in its icy water, stay there as long as you can. :D Just beware od the slippery rocks.
techguide Says: A very nice falls in Majajay.. you need to do some walking 1st to get there.. The water here is really cold and even in summer. You can have a picnic here and photo ops.
Visita Iglesia at St. Gregory The Great Church
cyndymc Says: Popularly chosen by Catholic pilgrims as Visita Iglesia site, St. Gregory Church is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. The first chapel made of indigenous materials (bamboo and nipa) was built by the Augustinian Missionaries in 1571, but was burned down in 1576....
Experience Majayjay's Shangrila
cyndymc Says: My husband & I have always wanted to go to Taytay Falls, so I was ecstatic when we finally had time to go to Majayjay again. I was still nursing allergic rhinitis when we made the road trip, but after entering the rainforest, I immediately experienced relief in breathing....
im_bubs Says: Mahayhay falls as many tourist call it but actually the locals call it Taytay Falls. The falls is about 20-30 feet high with wide downpour. The placeis very nice and the local government is investing alot on this area building cottages and comfortable restroom. So you won't...
labyrnth29 Says: As the residents of Brgy. Taytay continuously commercialize the vicinity of this falls, they created flat landscapes suitable for camping tents. You can stay here for as long as you like. If you happen to forget your tent, just ask the person in charge of the entrance for a...
If you can stay up all night, then better buy firewood sold at the stores of taytay before treking to majayjay falls. Although you can go back and forth from your camp site to the stores, it is still a tiring walk. Firewood cost 50 per bundel while gas cost around 30 pesos.
Dress Code: swimming wear top with hiking attire. (shorts and slippers)
Written Jul 6, 2009
Address: Taytay, Majayjay Laguna
labyrnth29 Says: From manila, buendia station (LRT1) ride buses going to Sta. Cruz Laguna (Fare: 148.50), get off at Sta. Cruz town proper, ride a tricycle (Cost us 20/pax) to Sta. Cruz Market where the terminal of Majayjay jeepney are located (Majoda). Get off at Majayjay Terminal (Fare:...
cyndymc Says: From Manila, take the LTB bus (with terminal in EDSA, Pasay) or other buses in Buendia going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. From Sta. Cruz, take a jeep (terminal is near the market) going to Majayjay. From Majayjay, take another jeep going to Taytay. I'm not sure if Taytay-bound...
Private or Rented Vehicle to Taytay
cyndymc Says: It is very convenient to go to Taytay Falls nowadays because the roads have been paved, and there are big directional signs. If you still get confused along the way, the locals will be very ready to help you.You might want to follow our route: From SLEX, exit at Calamba and...
im_bubs Says: I think going to majayjay falls is better when you bring your car. It will take you around 4 hours or so if you use public transportation because it is very far and going through small town and narrow roads. From manila take SLEX and exit to batangas/lucena, from sto. tomas...
cyndymc Says: It has been a practice for locals to spread and dry their "palay" (unpolished rice) grains on the road, even on national roads, unmindful of the motorists' welfare. They usually spread the palay early in the morning and put them back in the sacks by late afternoon.
Bayanihan (Helping Each Other)
cyndymc Says: The bayanihan spirit is still very much alive in Majayjay. When we visited the church, I saw matrons of high standing in the community cleaning/ scrubbing the church frontage. Inside, I saw more church volunteers doing general cleaning.
cyndymc Says: Local folks of Majayjay are so friendly and hospitable. They will be more than willing to help you with road directions. Just to make sure we were on the right direction to Taytay Falls, I asked some men near the Tricycle Terminal where we should make a turn going to the...
water, firewood/charcoal, tent
labyrnth29 Says: Pack light, bring enough for 2 days for overnight stay, you can opt to buy raw ingredients and ask for the locals to cook it for you. "Paluto" fee only cost around 30 pesos! Wear sandals, shorts in the morning, jogging pants at night (it cold there at night) bring tissue...
cyndymc Says: Backpack, toiletries bag and plastic bag for your wet clothes. Oh, of course, bring your picnic bag! t-shirts, shorts, sleeveless blouse for girls, sandals with good traction, parka for cold night and/or unexpected rain shampoo & conditioner in sachet, toothbrush &...
Majayjay, Upland Town of Laguna
Majayjay is 1,000 feet above sea level, and is one of the upland towns of Laguna, a 4th Class Municipality located at the foot of mystical Mt. Banahaw. Majayjay is about 120 kms. south of...
Majayjay is located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw. Topographical data shows that, it stands 1,000 ft. above sea level. Bounded by Lucban Quezon (South), Luisiana (East) and Liliw (West), it is estimated...
Taytay Falls, located at Barangay Gagalot, Majayjay, Laguna, has one of the clearest flowing water we have yet seen. The water flows from Mt. Banahaw, through the mountain's lush and untouched forest...
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