Mga Anyong Tubig. Talon. Pagsanjan Falls
One of my childhood dream is to reach Pagsanjan Falls as it is written in elementary textbooks along with another famous Ma. Cristina Falls.
I was browsing on different blog sites and I found the cheapest way possible going to Pagsanjan Falls, and it is via Cavinti, Laguna. It's a good deal that will only cost P270.00 compare to via Pagsanjan that will cost P1,300.00 per person. Imagine the price difference!
I tag along a friend and we decided to visit the place on Laguna Day. Thank God for the beautiful weather that morning. We met at Mc Donald's Sta. Cruz at around 9:00am. Bought our food for lunch at 711 and went to jeepney terminal going to Cavinti.
It was in the year 2007 that the municipal government of Cavinti established Pueblo El Salvador, the gateway to the famous "Pagsanjan Falls" aka Cavinti Falls/Magdapio Falls. Upon reaching the eco park, we signed the waiver and paid the corresponding amount of P270.00 which includes payment for our guide, rappelling gear and life vest for the rafting.
589 steps... No shortcuts.
View deck. Greens everywhere.
the Ladder. I must say, this is not easy. I'm catching my breath going down the staircase, but going up is another story. *sigh*
Rappelling going down adds a little adventure. Hello fear of heights. :) My legs were shaking but there's no other way. So okay, rappelling also means shouting. Kuya, the rappel expert almost pushes me so that I can go down. I made it but wait, there's another one.
Going up? We climb the metallic ladder, 90 degrees angle. (Spiderman moves)
Bangkeros of Pagsanjan.
Our guide told us that Cavinti is already working on having a boat ride exiting the falls so that tourists could experience both. (the trek and rappel & boat ride)
The famous falls on post cards and text books becomes reality.
(Now playing: 'cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you. -The Corrs)
God's beautiful creation.
Rafting going to the falls and inside the Devil's cave. After the trekking and rappelling, it's our reward to encounter the falls. We were encouraged to experience the back massage.
Photo op
Devil's Cave
I was shouting as we passes the water falls.
Trekking. Rappelling. Rafting. We survived!
Public Transport
- Take jeepney from Sta. Cruz, Laguna bound to Cavinti (ETA 45 minutes)
- Upon reaching Cavinti (cemetery), take tricycle going to Pueblo El salvador Nature's Park and Picnic Grove (ETA 5 minutes)
*Don't hesitate to ask the locals for direction, they are more that willing to help. I even chatted with them.
Since we have plenty of time left, we visited Kamay ni Jesus in Lucban, Quezon. Travel time is almost an hour.
Itinerary
0900
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Meet up – Sta. Cruz, Laguna (Mc Donald’s)
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0920
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Waiting for jeepney bound to Cavinti
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0930
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Sta. Cruz to Cavinti
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1015
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ETA Cavinti, Laguna (drop off point – cemetery)
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1020
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ETA Pueblo El Salvador (tricycle ride)
-filling up of forms/waiver
-payment
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1035
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1105
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1230
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1315
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1430
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1440
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1540
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1710
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1810
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Expenses
Fare Sta. Cruz to Cavinti
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P 22.00
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Cavinti to Pueblo El Salvador via tricycle
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100.00 (2)
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Pueblo El Salvador to Cavinti junction via tricycle
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100.00 (2)
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Cavinti junction to Lucban, Quezon
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25.00
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Lucban, Quezon to Sta. Cruz, Laguna
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50.00
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Entrance Pueblo El Salvador
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270.00
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Food
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150.00
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Pasalubong
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100.00-200.00
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Things to bring
-food
-water
-sun block
-insect repellant
-clothes
-water proof case
-toiletries
