Sidetrip to Daranak Falls

Location: Brgy. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal Phillippines

After our trip to Regina Rica, it was already 4:30 in the afternoon when we decided to go to Daranak Falls. We only have 30 minutes left since the resort will close at 5 p.m. Given limited time to explore Daranak Falls, we still pushed through it just to maximize our Tanay escapade.

From Regina Rica, we chartered a tricycle to Daranak Falls. Fare costs 150.00 pesos. It's just about 15-20 minutes ride. We arrived at 4:45 p.m.

If you're planning a trip to Daranak Falls, I advised that you came early so that you could enjoy the place. You could also have a trek to Batlag Falls. In our case, we didn't have the chance to see the whole area since it's already getting dark. Given 15 minutes time, we just took pictures of the falls.

Daranak Falls, Tanay Rizal

Schedule & Rates:
Open  8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m from Monday-Sunday (No overnight Swimming)

Entrance Fee:
Adult        -   50.00
Chidren    -    50.00

Picnic Shed - 300.00
Picnic Table- 200.00

All alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside. Loud music is also prohibited inside the resort to protect the nature and its environment.

If you're planning for pre-nup photoshoot at Daranak Falls, you have to pay 1,500.00 at the cashier for the pictorial fee.


How to get there from Edsa Crossing:
From Starmall Edsa Crossing, take a UV Express Van bound for Tanay. Fare is roughly 70.00 per person. There are also jeepneys available at the Parklea terminal in front of Starmall. Van stops at Tanay Market. There are tricycle drivers offering trips to Daranak Falls. They will charge you 200.00 one way. I advised that you bargain with the tricycle driver for a back and forth Daranak - Tanay market ride since commuting to Daranak Falls is a little hard if you don't have your own service.

Regina Rica - A Towering statue of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

In celebration of Mother's Day, I planned to take My SUPERMom to Regina Rica - a site known for having a 71-foot tall statue of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary sitting on top of a hill and Daranak Falls in Tanay, Rizal Philippines on May 10, 2015. It took us just an hour and half travel time to Regina Rosarii via UV Express Van from Starmall Edsa Crossing without traffic.

The Regina RICA (Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia) is a relatively new and well-maintained pilgrimage site that's an ideal destination during Holy Week. It is situated along Marcos Highway in Tanay, Rizal.

We climbed 308 steps up a set of paved stairs lined with sunflowers and yellow bells leading up to the main shrine. From there, we got a good view of the Sierra Madre mountains. Take note that Regina Rica is closed every Tuesday.

You can offer and light colored candles for different intentions (20 pesos per candle) or pause for a prayer at a small prayer room inside the statue. Yes. You read it right. There is a chaplet inside the statue. Isn't it amazing? But everyone who wants to go inside the statue needs to undergo briefing first - it is a must.

There is also a church, Pahuwayan, The Pilgrims Labyrinth, and a way of the cross that can be found around the sprawling grounds.

The Pilgrims Labyrinth

The Pilgrims Labyrinth symbolizes man's search for God at the center of their being. At Regina Rica, they use the labyrinth as an avenue to pray as they walk towards the center of their being.

There are also other points of interest that visitors with kids might want to check out. This includes organic garden, a small hanging bridge, and area with pets like monkeys and rabbits and a koi pond.

A souvenir shop is also available inside the site. There are a lot of shirt and other stuffs for sale. I bought a yellow rosary for myself and a bracelet rosary for my mom.

HOW DID WE GET THERE:

From Starmall Edsa Crossing we rode a UV Express Van bound for Tanay, Rizal. Fare costs 70 pesos each. Travel time is 1 hour and 30 minutes without traffic.

Van stops at Tanay Market. From there, we took a jeepney bound for Sampaloc. (28 pesos per person) You can also chartered a tricycle from Tanay Market to Regina Rica. Fair cost 200 pesos.From Sampaloc to Regina Rica, we rented a tricycle for 150 pesos.

For more details about Regina Rica  please click HERE. ;)