Pamitinan Protected Landscape

PROFILE OF PAMITINAN PROTECTED LANSCAPE
Location	Rodriguez, Rizal
Area/ Year Established	600 hectares/ 1996
Special Features	It was in this place where the legend of Bernardo Carpio, a Filipino folk hero, comes to life. You can witness the place where he was magically trapped: between the two huge mountain boulders in Montalban that he was preventing from crashing together (nag-uumpugang bato) using his great strength. Whenever, he moves, an earthquake ensues. More about Bernardo Carpio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_Carpio; http://www.katig.com/alamat02.html This protected area is also the site of Wawa Dam, a- decommissioned dam by a defunct water agency.
Park Facilities	Trails/pathways, old dam
Allowed Activities	Swimming, picnic, sightseeing, camping
Fees(subject to change without prior notice)	Entrance fee: none
Climate	Type I Climate:  Two pronounced seasons, dry from September to April; wet during the rest of the year
Best time to visit	September-April
Places to see	§  Wawa Dam §  Bernardo Carpio’s twin mountain boulders

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The very place where the legend of Bernardo Carpio happened

Majestic rock relief formation

Swimming area 

Pathway along the river banks

Wawa Dam

Pathway passing through a karst/rock formation

rock boulders 

Well-beaten pathway along the cliff

Clear water gushing through the dam

The river is still being used for transport

An Illustration of Bernardo Carpio 

Hinulugang Taktak National Park

PROFILE OF HINULUGANG TAKTAK NATIONAL PARK
Location	Antipolo City, Rizal
Area/ Year Established	1.38 hectares / 1952
Special Features	Hinulugang Taktak National park is located at Taktak Road, Brgy. Dela Paz. The falls is a part of Antipolo's natural and cultural heritage. Proclaimed a National Park on June 15, 1952. Its legendary origin dates back to the 15th century when legend has it that the waterfalls was where the townsfolk threw the large bell that caused undue disturbance whenever it was rung at Angelus. Its sound was so loud that the people could not endure it. They demanded that the local priest get rid of the bell. Thus "Hinulugang Taktak", meaning the place where the bell was dropped. The place has since become a favorite spots for visitors and clients. The park is an alluring view of natural formation. After soul cleansing at the renowned Antipolo's Lady of Peace Shrine, the park offers physical and spiritual cleansing for pilgrims. The energetic sparks of water bubbling and doubling over as it cascades down the cliff guarantees to revive flagging spirits. The waterfalls of Hinulugang Taktak are famed for this energetic lift. Tourists can plan on a full day picnic with the convenience and comforts of cottages, common barbeque pits, clean public toilets and super-sized pools. (Source: http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Hinulugang_Taktak_National_Park) Warning: For health reasons, swimming or bathing is not allowed in the falls area.
Park Facilities	Visitor Center, Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office, swimming pools, cottages, toilets, pathways
Allowed Activities	Swimming, picnic, sightseeing, meditation
Fees(subject to change without prior notice)	Entrance fee: P8 (local-adult); P5 (local-children) US$2/person (foreigner)
Climate	Type I Climate:  Two pronounced seasons, dry from September to April; wet during the rest of the year
Best time to visit	September-April
Places to see	§  Water falls §  Swimming pool §  Meditation area

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The famous legendary water falls

Cottages along the river banks

Meditation area

Swimming pool