Cavinti: A Hidden Place to discover
The Municipality of Cavinti, is from the word "Kapit sa Binti" and a 3rd class municipality in the province of Laguna, Philippines. Situated in the Sierra Madre mountain range, it is also known as the "Land of the Seven Falls". Major produce are its pandan made products, including the Sambalilo (straw hat). Cavinti is a place of Eventful, Ecotourism, Adventure and Falls Capital of Laguna.
Here are some beautiful places that Ive already visited in Cavinti, Laguna and you can also visit if you want an adventure with friends or a vacation with your love ones:
Bumbungan Eco park is a manmade Falls here at Cavinti. Before, it is an over flow between Brgy. Tibatib and Brgy. Poblacion and it serves as a wet bridge going to Lumban-Caliraya-Cavinti Road. After the new bridge was constructed, they used that bridge to easily pass on that roadway and also in that bridge, you can see a beautiful Falls when you are in the bridge and so on, the overflow become the Eco-park. When i was there, the environment was beautiful, you can swim on the river to experience the fresh water. The falls was very relaxing because you can go in there and you feel like you are in the spa while having a massage. The staffs are really hospitable and giving a smile to the tourist who wants to make a visit and wants to swim in Bumbungan Eco-park. The river is like a swimming pool not just to swim you can make a relaxation. On the river, there’s a rope that you can use to swing just like a Tarzan and jump on the river. It was really exciting to do it again and again as well as you can also have a family bonding and bonding with friends. There’s also a nipa huts and bathroom facilities if you want to have a picnic in that area. Entrance fee is only 10 pesos per person. When you go in there, you need to bring foods because there is no sari sari store to buy some food, you also need extra clothes if you want to swim to the river.
Japanese Garden is located at Lumban-Cavinti Road. It is a memorial park built in 1970s. It is a burial site of General Yamashita and also a burial of those Japanese soldiers who died during World War II. It has an altar shrine to be visited by the Japanese to offer prayers and gifts to the spirits of the dead soldiers. Japanese garden built as a symbol of friendship of the Japanese and Filipinos. When I was there, I feel so comfortable in that place. Because of the fresh air that I breath, the big rocks that I've seen and of course the beautiful nature and also the beauty of Caliraya Lake when I finally reach the upper part of the garden. In fact, Japanese Garden is so relaxing and a very beautiful place especially to those people who really loves nature. Entrance fee is only 20 pesos per person and it is also a great picnic spot and a perfect venue for prenuptial photoshoot.
If you want outdoor activities and water sports, Caliraya lake is suited for you. Did you know that Caliraya Lake is in the top of a mountain? Yes! Caliraya lake is 950 above of Laguna de Bay and it is a manmade lake created after the construction of Caliraya Dam in 1939 to make a large water reservoir for generating hydroelectric Power Plant located at Lumban-Kalayaan, Laguna. Caliraya is also the place that the air is so fresh. That place had a cold breeze of wind. When I was there I saw the beauty of the lake. In fact, it’s nicer to go there when it is sun rise or sun set, because you can see the beauty of bodies of water together with the sun. You can also see those people who is biking, jogging dating and etc. on that time. There’s also a lot of resort located along side in Caliraya Lake if you want to stay and have a vacation like Caliraya resorts club, Lagos del Sol, Porta Verde and Mountain lake resort. It is suited for water sports like boating, jet skiing, surfing, swimming and outdoor activities like playing golf, teambuilding activities and Riding a Bicycle or sky Bicycle. Entrance fee is ranging 2000 to 5000 pesos but is really worth it because this place is so relaxing and a perfect time for family bonding.
Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex
If you want thrilling Adventure and discover some beautiful rock formations, Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex is the one you’ve looking for. Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex is located in Brgy. Paowin Cavinti, Laguna. It is one of the newest ecotourism destinations and it is most promoted destination here at Cavinti. It is discovered by Mr. Gardo Sanchez, a farmer and local resident. He said that he accidentally discovered the cave while he was collecting a pieces of wood for charcoal making. On March 22,2011, the municipality of Cavinti explored that cave and finally on March 30,2013, they opened it to public as a ecotourism destination. Before going to the cave, you need to rent a 4x4 jeep starting in Bumbungan Eco-park because it will take 6 hours including the travel time and from the site seeing of the cave. When Im on my way going to cave I saw the muddy road. The vehicles that is full of soil. The Entrance Fee is 500 pesos per person and the Tour guide’s fee is 400 pesos per group. When I’m already in the cave I saw the very beautiful rocks formation. The one rule that I remember is we can’t touch everything around us. I also saw the water droplets on the side of the rocks formation. It is really a wonderful because there’s a lot of stalagmite and stalactite around the cave that we need to treasure. Our tiredness is really worth it because of that wonderful place.
Cavinti Falls/ Magdapio Falls
If you want adventure and amazing waterfall to relax your body, Cavinti Falls is the best. Cavinti Falls also known as Pagsanjan Falls is located at the boundary of Cavinti and Pagsanjan but mostly located at Brgy. Anglas, Cavinti, Laguna. To go there, you may encounter a very challenging way in the forest of Pueblo El Salvador Eco-Park and Picnic Grove in Cavinti Laguna. The challenging way is the metal ladder that is so high. The time that I walk going to falls, I really felt the tiredness. I saw how hard to go there. Especially when I saw the high metal ladder that I need to pass to finally reach the falls. That’s why I pursue. When I finally reach the falls I can say that all of my fear and tiredness is better because of the very relaxing falls. All of the natural sceneries that you will encounter will take your breath away. When you arrive on the falls you can feel the splash of the water. The entrance fee is 285 to 645 pesos only. The price is really worth it because of the beautiful place and feel the best experience during the adventure going on the falls.
Come and visit the wonders of Cavinti and I hope you’ll enjoy reading on my blog. Thank you!!! ^_^
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