BUILDER'S JOURNAL: SUMMER VACATION IN LAGUNA DAY 1

Monday, April 17, 2017

SUMMER VACATION IN LAGUNA DAY 1 - CAVINTI WATERFALLS ADVENTURE

April 13, 2017
MABUHAY!

This is a photo and video journal of our family summer vacation travel in Cavinti, Laguna featuring our visit to majestic Cavinti Fall aka Pagsanjan Falls.

I really treasure a family summer vacation. A very good time to bond with your kids, get away from the stressful city life and be in tune with nature. These are the basic considerations when I plan my family vacation. A perfect choice this summer of 2017 is the Cavinti falls-well known for the name Pagsanjan falls but actually located in the territorial boundaries of Cavinti, Province of Laguna.

TIP! The success of your family vacation especially with your children (with emphasis) will depend on how you carefully plan your trip. Choosing the right vacation spot - most probably out of town or even out of the country will definitely require careful consideration on these very important things: budget, transportation, weather and basic necessities like accommodation-where to stay there, clothes, food, camera (specially for a blogger like me) and countless of other things. Thanks with today's technology, you can just check literally everything now on the internet. It's a good thing that there are a lot of people who have experienced travelers share their passion online to guide us with our traveling endeavors. Also, make a written itinerary for you to ponder on the details of your activity especially if it involves a couple of days.

GETTING THERE
From our house in Angeles City, at 3:00 am, we exited at Angeles City exit near Marquee Mall going to NLEX. At NLEX, our exit is in Balintawak going to EDSA. At EDSA, passing through some cities of Metro Manila, our exit is in Magallanes going to SLEX.

AT SLEX, our exit is in Turbina at Calamba City, turned left at Bucal-By-Pass Road

At Bucal-By-Pass Road, turned right at Manila South road. You can already gaze the beauty of Mt. Makiling

Straight ahead at Manila South Road passing through Los Banos City, Laguna

The peak of Mt. Banahao

Straight ahead at Manila South Road passing through Victoria, Laguna

Giant ducks monument at Pila, Laguna

Welcome Arch of Sta. Cruz, the provincial capital of Laguna

The historic Arch of Pagsanjan

At Pagsanjan, my son bought an odd looking snack food that looks like banana chips. We got curious coz the taste was salty, taking a closer look at the chip, it has grain resembling a corn husk. But anyhow, I ate all of it because I was very hungry.

At Pagsanjan, turn right to Pagsanjan- Cavinti road

Then straight ahead along the zigzag road to Pueblo El Salvador Eco-park

CLICK the LINK to READ the related article: Nature Tripping at Bataan National Park

OUR BREAKFAST
Stop over at Shell SLEX, we took our breakfast.

PUEBLO EL SALVADOR NATURE'S PARK & PICNIC GROVE
It is also possible to hike the falls from the town of Cavinti, Laguna The municipal government of Cavinti established the Pueblo El Salvador Nature's Park and Picnic Grove, in Brgy. Tibatib on February 24, 2007 to capitalize on the popularity of Pagsanjan Falls, which is within the boundaries of the town.

REGISTRATION
The entrance fee is Php 270 per visitor. This amount includes your harness safety gear to be used later when you rappel down the mountain, life vest, and a tourist guide to accompany you with your hiking. Giving monetary tip to your guide is voluntary but very much welcome. The use of comfort rooms is free. You can bring food and snacks at the falls. Don't forget to bring lots of drinking water to refresh yourself and avoid dehydration during your long walk.

The tourism officer briefing us the trekking to encounter ahead- a total of 587 steps with an estimated time of 1 hour depending on how fast you reach every station.