Majayjay: Home of the Captivating Taytay Falls

Another JOURNEY to a wonder of NATURE...

wonderful gift from the greatest CREATOR...

The waterfalls has three different names:

IMELDA FALLS 

OR

TAYTAY FALLS 

OR

MAJAYJAY FALLS

It is located at BARANGAY GAGALOT, 

in the municipality of MAJAYJAY 

in the province of LAGUNA...

The place is best for SWIMMING. The cold and fresh water from the waterfalls is perfect to beat the excruciating tempetature especially during summer.

Camping and picnic are also the common activities within the compound since there are adequate spaces 

to assemble tents. 

Day and overnight rates are very affordable.

There are many ways to reach TAYTAY FALLS if you are traveling either by private  vehicle or public transportation from METRO MANILA:

FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

1. Ride a bus going to STA. CRUZ (LAGUNA) for 2 to 3 hours travel time (P140 fare), then ride a tricycle going to STA, CRUZ market, then ride a JEEP to MAJAYJAY (P35 fare), then ride a JEEP to TAYTAY FALLS (P16). (Please take not that the JEEP to TAYTAY FALLS is only available from 6am to 10am, beyond that time frame you have to rent tricycle for P700 going to TAYTAY FALLS)

2. Ride a bus going to LUCENA CITY (QUEZON PROVINCE) for 3 to 4 hours travel (P220), then from LUCENA, ride a jeep  (P30) or aircon van (P50) going to LUCBAN, then from LUCBAN ride a jeep going to MAJAYJAY (P10), alight at Barangay GAGALOT, then ride a tricycle going to TAYTAY FALLS (P20).

3. Ride a bus going to LUCENA CITY, then alight at SAN PABLO CITY (LAGUNA), then ride a TRICYCLE going to NAGCARLAN (P40), then ride a JEEP going to MAJAYJAY (P16), then ride another JEEP going to TAYTAY FALLS (P16). (Please take not that the JEEP to TAYTAY FALLS is only available from 6am to 10am, beyond that time frame you have to rent tricycle for P700 going to TAYTAY FALLS).

FOR PRIVATE VEHICLE:

1. Drive along SLEX.

2. Exit at CALAMBA.

3. Follow the road going to STA. CRUZ, LAGUNA then drive towards MAJAYJAY.

4. After passing the town proper of MAJAYJAY on the way going to LUCBAN, look for the visible signage along the highway.

This is the signage at Barangay Gagalot

This signage is visible along the highway at Barangay Gagalot if you are coming from MAJAYJAY town proper

This is in the vicinity of the entrance way going to TAYTAY FALLS where you have to pay P20 for a day tour.

A small lodge for rent inspired by PBB house near tge entrance

Some useful reminders from the DENR

Signage near the parking area

Finally, the entrance way

Some reminders from
the local government of MAJAYJAY

Another worthwhile reminder

The stairway going down to the trail

The long trail going to the waterfalls,
about 15 to 20 minutes walk

Enjoy the refreshing environs along the way

Varying terrain along the way

Many people flock to this place during summer, weekends, and holidays.

To beat the excruciating heat, I bought an ICE CANDY for 12 pesos from a vendor along the way

By continuously trudging and following the concrete trail, the beautiful sounds of the falling and rushing waters will bring more excitement especially to the first time visitors

Green and refreshing environs along the way

Clean water along the way, you can clearly see the bottom of the creek

The place is crowded during summer

Be careful in your every step because as the location of the falls get nearer, the walkway becomes slippery.

Another reminder, at the entrance way going to the hanging bridge

The HANGING BRIDGE

On the way to another experience to cross
another hanging bridge

Wonderful view that can be seen from
the hanging bridge

Nice reminder again at the end of the bridge

breathtaking view from the bridge

FINALLY....

The MAJESTIC VIEW of the TAYTAY Falls 

As I go back to the big city, the picture of this another wonderful gift of nature is completely embedded in my mind and captured my whole being.

I just do hope that the local government of MAJAYJAY will continue to protect and take care this amazing gift from GOD. I also do hope that the visitors in TAYTAY FALLS will not harm or do something that will bring damage to this remarkable gift like irresponsibly throwing garbage into the water and its surroundings.  

Primarily, this is a great blessing that generates income for the municipality of MAJAYJAY and provides business opportunities for the people. MAJAYJAY is a fourthclasss municipality. The presence of the waterfalls greatly help them to boost TOURISM INDUSTRY.

I am advocating to every FILIPINO whether they are residing in the Philippines or working/residing abroad to visit our local tourist destinations first before exploring other parts of the world. 

Our country is extremely rich in beautiful and amazing destinations. Aside from enjoying your JOURNEY in our own country, you are also helping our countrymen and the local communities by improving their economic condition.

THANK YOU LORD FOR ANOTHER WONDERFUL JOURNEY...