TAYTAY FALLS (IMELDA FALLS)
Majayjay, Laguna
Height: 12 meters
Jump-off point: Brgy. Gagalot, Majayjay, Laguna
Trail length: 10 minutes (to first waterfall); 30 minutes (to final waterfall)
Entrance fee: P35.00
We conclude our tour of Laguna’s waterfalls with perhaps the waterfalls with the cleanest and clearest water, Taytay Falls in Majayjay. Indeed, the water is so clean that you could still see a one-peso coin if you drop it in the 10-feet pool! This waterfall is actually a series of seven waterfalls – you could scale your way up to reach the seventh waterfall, which has a beautiful and wide pool, even clearer than the pools below. Taytay Falls, also known as Imelda Falls, has become a popular local picnic destination due to the sheer clarity of the water, as well as the large campsite area nearby. Also, the very cold waters of the waterfalls are refreshing. But I repeat: very cold!
The exploration of the waterfalls system adds up to the adventure. In one waterfall, you have to use a vine to rappel your way down; you may also have to use all sorts of ‘maneuvers’ to go all the way up. Each part of the system has its distinct beauty, and since it is at the foot of Mt. Banahaw, the forest is also serene.
To reach Taytay Falls, one can go to San Pablo City then proceed to Nagcarlan. Since the place is generally out-of-the-way, it is best to just charter a jeep from either town (Liliw could also be a staging-off point). Entrance fee is about P35.00 as of 2007. The path from the jump-off to the waterfall passes by a cemented foothpath; water flows in a stream beside you, foreshadowing the clarity of the looming waters.
Camping near Taytay Falls is a pleasant experience, although it could be noisy and crowded as there are many locals who love to spend the night there (and drink) -- this is especially true on weekends. There are sari-sari stores and parking space at the jump-off; and some comfort/ shower rooms in the campsite. Taytay Falls may also be reached by foot from the ranger station at Mt. Banahaw de Lucban in Lucban, Quezon.
Part 1: The waterfalls of Laguna
Part 2: Pagsanjan (Magdapio) Falls
Part 3: Buntot Palos (Hidden) Falls
Part 4: Bunga (Twin) Falls
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Taytay Falls
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good day sir! can i please ask for specific directions going to taytay falls? hindi naman po siguro magulo dun dahil as you said,medyo crowded. thanks and more power
gud day sir what if kung gusto kong mag punta ng taytay falls pano po b? ano anu po ang kailangan ko pong iprepare n dalhin.at pano pumunta ng taytay falls.sn po matulungan nyo po ako n makapunta dyan kc mahilig po ako s mga adventure.tnx and more power to u....
punta kmi jan sa wikend...hehehe
from alabang take bus ride to sta cruz,then ride a trike to sta cruz palengke,take a jeep going to majayjay,ride another jeep going to taytay
pwede pa rin bang mag-overnight dito. ang tagal na since last visit ko dito.
safe pa ba mag camp dito? my last visit was 10 years ago. naabutan ko pa way back early 90s you have to trek papuntang tatay falls pero nung huling punta ko 1999 may road na tapos ang daming tao and at may cottages na
sir may biyahe ng jip papunta mismu sa taytay falls? sa sta cruz laguna palengke? tnx
hi sir/mam... plan po namen mgpnta d2 ng Nov 1-2, hapon po ang alis namen so mlamang gabi na po ang dating namen,,,my jip pa po kaya kameng msskyan ppnta ng majayjay??pwede po ba magtayu ng tent d2??flat po b yung campsite o mabato...tnx po....
Hello po mga Sir and Ma'am! I hope you don't mind that I added this site to the link I made for the site Taytay Falls at www.majayjayfalls.multiply.com.
been to this falls last month.
cold water at its best! :)
Hi po! My friends and i are planning for a backpacking trip from pahiyas festival to majayjay overnight then anilao the next day. Is it possible? What is the earliest trip of any ride from Majayjay so we could get to Lucena grand terminal? And how many hours would it take us from Lucena to Sto. Tomas, Batangas.. then From Sto Tomas batangas to Mabini/ Anilao? Thanks so much!
sir pano po ba pumnta ng majayjay??
get bus from buendia bound to lucena at get off sa lucena diversion.
sa lucena diversion meron doon jeep station na papuntang lucban.
kapag nasa lucban ka na meron din jeep na papuntang majayjay alam na ng driver un just advise him in advance dahil hindi napasok ang jeep sa loob ng bgry gagalot unless arkilado mo ang jeep.
another way is trike from lucban to majayjay falls kung matagal mapuno ang jeep pero hangang sa kanto ka lang dahil meron din another trike papasok sa majayjay falls.
mas mabilis ang travel if you take lucena diversion dahil sa los banos laguna madalas trapik papunta sa sta cruz...
SURE WAIT KITA SA DAMUHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1WAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH
sa mg anakapunta na po rito sa Imelda Falls, pwede po pahingi ng itinerary for dayhike?. from Quezon city... thx po
good day! san po ang best way pag galing ng Quezon City? how much na po ang entrance fee?
To anonymous:
You have many options going to Taytay falls;
1. Long way
From Cubao, ride a bus bound to Lucena and drop off to Lucena diversion road. From Diversion ride a jeep going to Lucban Quezon and drop off to Lucban Public Market from there ride a jeep going to Majayjay and dont forget to tell the jeepney driver that you will go to Taytay falls(alam na nila kung san kayo ibaba).
2. Short way but sometimes heavy traffic at Los Banos
From Cubao ride a bus bound to Sta. Cruz Laguna drop off to Pagsawitan and from there ride a Jee going to Lucban Quezon and drop off to Lucban Public Market from there ride a jeep going to Majayjay and dont forget to tell the jeepney driver that you will go to Taytay falls(alam na nila kung san kayo ibaba).
3. If you have your own vehicle it is better you follow the way of PUB bound to Sta. Cruz and turn right when you reached Sta. Cruz sambat to go directly to Majayjay and follow the way going to Lucban, Quezon.
Hope it will help.
Hi,
Been there yesterday and the entrance fee for overnight is P30 plus P20 parking fee. -CSV-
hi good day! We are planning to go there on Sunday, is there any rent room inside Majayjay falls?
Thanks,
Irene
planning to go there with family(with 2 kids)... may parking na ba dun? last time na pumunta ako dun mga 1998 pa... safe ba ung parking area? how many mins ang walk to majayjay falls from parking area?
well developed na ang taytay falls ngayon, car parking, motor parking, pwede at maluwag ang space, pati rent ng room, madami rin tindahan, 20p yung entrance fee, overnyt is 30p, pwede rin mag rent ng tent for overnyt, 10p ang bayad sa parking ng motor, may cr din malapit sa falls,
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