St John The Baptist Parish Church in Liliw Laguna

Also known as Lilio Church which was build around 1605. This was my first time to visit the place & I was amazed by this church and has a very cool picturesque facade & ceiling. The adobe/red bricks has its old reflection of the place & very unique architecture design. The old stones fences on both sides of the streets were very cool. Located at Fernandez Compound , Liliw, Laguna and with a nice grand retablo beautifully framed by arch of the altar. The structure was amazing and interior are of bricks walls and stained with green grass. I also like their church door because of the unique carving design. They also have a gazebo at the right side of the church where you can simple relax and experience its fascinating structure. The adoration chapel to the right side of the main church boasts a very interesting and unique wood gold altar. Just before leaving the town of Liliw, Laguna I brought some pasalubong & sweet candy.

Liwaliw sa Liliw Laguna - Tsinelas Capital of the Philippines

Visit Liliw in Laguna to buy affordable slippers locally known as "Tsinelas" and shoes like there's no tomorrow where prices would average around Php 75 for leather slippers, Php 150 for slip ons to Php 350 for clogs and such a simple but beautiful town. The slippers and sandals made from Liliw are affordable and has a very good quality. I also appreciate the stalls where people sell homemade sweets. This was my side trip before heading to Nagcarlac in Laguna to visit the Underground Cemetery & Twin Falls. Along Gat Tayaw Street lined with footwear stalls and comnmercial pasalubong shops in the town of Liliw. Let us support & be proud of our local industry by purchasing their footwear products. Did you know that they are celebrates its annual " Tsinelas Festival" every last week of April. They are celebrating this week long festival which is highlighted by bargain sales, street dance, food & product fair. Another must-see tourist attraction is the St. John the Baptist Church on my next blog post.

How to Get to Bumbungan Eco Park in Cavinti Laguna

Going to Bumbungan Eco Park in Cavinti Laguna & Bumbungan Waterfalls:

From Alabang, Buendia & Cubao bus terminal you can ride bus bound to Sta Cruz, Laguna and approximate 3 hours travel time with the fare of Php 80-120 pesos per person. Drop off to Lucban (Quezon Province) jeepney terminal along the highway of Sta Cruz. Take a 45 minutes ride going to Cavinti intersection where you'll find tricycle bound to Bumbungan Eco Park. Fare is about Php 30 pesos per passenger. Just ask the driver to drop you off at the entrance of Bumbungan Eco Park and pay for the entrance fee of Php 10 (environmental fee). Fare is Php 10 pesos per person. Complete Address: Barangay Tibatib, Cavinti, Laguna.  Happy Trip - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines.

Here's the rates:

Environmental Protection Fee (Entrance) - Php 10

Cottage - Php 150 for day tour & Php 200 for night tour

Multi-Purpose Hall - Php 400 for daytime & nightime

Table & chair Rental - Php 100

Life Vest Rental - Php 10

Cooling Off at Bumbungan Eco Park in Cavinti, Laguna

Located along Lumban-Caliraya-Cavinti Road you'll find this eco tourist park along the highway which has great view of the bridge & waterfalls-like river. They have affordable nipa picnic huts, clean bathroom & with entrance fee of Php. 10 per person. This is not-so famous tourist attraction in Cavinti, Laguna but the steps along the highway & the rock wall are cool. I love the lush greenery in the back ground & flowing of water makes me relax & calm. Also, the river do look brown after much rain that day and water cascading from the river spillway that look like waterfalls. We took a lot of photos and proceed to the terminal bound to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. 

How to Get to Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna via Cavinti, Pueblo El Salvador

Going to Pagsanjan Falls via Cavinti Laguna in Pueblo El Salvador Nature's Park & Picnic Grove:

The best fastest way and route going to Pagsanjan Falls via trekking & rappelling at Pueblo El Salvador Nature's Park & Picnic Grove.  From Alabang Bus Terminal located at South Station or Cubao/Buendia take a bus bound to Sta. Cruz Laguna. Travel time is about 2-3 hours via Calamba & Los Banos routes. Fare is around Php 80 - Php 100. Ask the diver to drop you off at Lucban jeepney terminal bound to Cavinti Junction & get off to Cavinti Cemetery where the tricycle you can opt going to Pueblo El Salvador Nature's Park & Picnic Grove a jump off point going to Pagsanjan Falls. Fare is Php 20 pesos each depending on your negotiating skills. We immediately paid a fee for Php 270 each and signed a logbook & waivers. Our  tour guide Kuya Alfred is very nice & accommodating along the first rappelling station who equipped me & my friends Sally a harness and ready to go. The whole adventure is awesome and we saw a lot of animals like monkey hanging on a tree, reptiles, birds and insects were everywhere too. There are a lot of steps heading to the main falls and two vertical ladders and two rappelling grounds area. Finally we came into full view of my childhood dream destination and the exhausting trek was worth it. There's also a chinese couple coming from the boat that time. You may contact them: Pueblo El Salvador Cavinti Contact Number- 0918-9859461 or 0917-2066110. Address: Barangay Tibalib / Anglas Cavinti, Laguna! Cavinti Falls Landline Number for Reservation - (049-523-0012). A total experience of Nature! Arriba Cavinti!

A Childhood Dream | Pagsanjan Falls in Cavinti, Laguna

Yes, this is my childhood dream destination by seeing on Sibika & Kultura booklet during my grade school days and an excellent experience itself is great. The best part of our travel to Pagsanjan Falls also known as Cavinti Falls is travelling from Pueblo El Salvador a faster way or short cut going to the main falls by rappelling & trekking. Be ready to face long walk to almost 500 steps of steel and two times rappelling since it's the same way you will pass through back. The water falls surrounded with tall trees, also hear the birds and limestone mountains. Once reaching there, you take a  Bamboo boat to go close to the falls and the boat goes right under the falls and water will just drop on you and its thrilling experience and its all worth it. Quite a safe and beautiful adventure. to be honest I was very overwhelmed with our guide by the whole experience and I felt disappointed with the weather.