Taytay Falls

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Taytay Falls

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Located at Barangay Gagalot, Majayjay, Laguna, Taytay falls has some of the clearest waters. The water flows from Mt. Banahaw, through the mountain's lush and untouched forest which keeps the water clear even during heavy rains. The water temperature is extremely cold even during summer but, for people who are not used to cold water, they can still take a swim for a few minutes before their teeth should start chattering.

One must hike about 15 minutes through a small path to reach the falls. No way around this. And the hike is not for the not-so-sure-footed either! The path is slippery at some sections and is just a couple of feet from the almost-vertical side of the mountain.

Before you proceed to trekking, you may want to order pancit bihon, a local delicacy of sautéed noodles mixed with chopped pork, shrimps and vegetables for Php 70 ($1.45), good for 3 people consumption.


From Majayjay town proper, exit town eastward towards Lucban, Quezon. About 1.5 km from town, the road will start to snake, going down to a bridge then up again for about a kilometer until you get to a junction that leads to Louisiana. From this junction, continue heading towards Lucban for another 2.4 km, then watch out for a side-road on the right side with (hopefully by now) a sign pointing to Gagalot or to the Taytay falls. Turn right and take this side-road. The side road is narrow but concrete! Follow the road up, and, after about 2.3 km, there will be what you may call a jeepney terminal and a cluster of small canteens. Turn right then go down about 750m to Gagalot.

At the barangay, you will see signs indicating where to park your vehicle near a small barangay hall where you would be required to register and pay a fee of P20 per head for entrance to the falls. Park your vehicle, register and prepare all your things as it would be hiking from this point on. The hike would be about 15 minutes and about 800m long. You can get all info about the place from the people at the registration place.




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