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Tara!Biyahe na sa Montalban Wawa Dam
Located in Sitio Wawa San Rafael Rodriguez Rizal.Travel time is 1-2 hours from metro manila,a budget friendly nature trip.
Wawa dam isa sa mga kilalang tourist spot dito sa Rodriguez Rizal (dating Montalban).Sikat na destinasyon ng mga mahilig mag outdoor adventure.Dito pwede kang mag rock climbing,mag hiking sa tatlong bundok( Mt.Pamintinan,Mt.Binacayan at Mt.Hapunang Banoi).Magtanong lang sa tourism office para sa tour guide.
Pwede mong dalhin ang buong pamilya para magpicnic.Sa mga mahilig kumuha ng picture ito ang perfect background para sa IG/FB post mo😊
May man- made waterfalls kung saan pwedeng maligo,malamig ang tubig kaya perfect sa tag-araw!
Brief History
Wawa Dam a.ka. Montalban Dam was constructed in 1909 to provide water to Manila. It is located between the towering 360 meters Wawa Gorge or Montalban Gorge. It was later on abandoned when Angat Dam was constructed on 1967.
Reminders *
No entrance fee.Madaming stores amd wet markets fresh fruits and vegestables ang makikita habang papunta sa dam so dont worry kapag walang baon na food.You can rent bamboo cottages/ floating cottages ranges Php150-200 kung gustong magpicnic and magrelax, may videoke din para masaya😁 Sa mga gusto magswimming magingat kasi sobrang lalim ng dam,sa mababaw lumangoy huwag pasaway☺Mas maganda kung sa waterfalls lang kayo maligo but be careful kasi may part na madulas.There are available comfort rooms kung gusto maligo 20 pesos/ligo.Best time to go is early morning 6-9am para maganda shots ng mga picture and hindi gaanong mainit.Best time to visit is during weekdays para hindi crowded.And last is no mobile reception kaya enjoy the view of mother nature.
Paano makakarating sa Wawa Dam*
Public Transportation: Sakay ng UV express sa may Farmers Cubao papuntang Rodriguez.Baba ng Montalban terminal.Sakay ng jeep or tricycle 10 pesos papuntang wawa dam
Kapag galing ng SM North/Trinoma, sakay ng UV Express (50/head) papuntang Eastwood Montalban.Sakay ulit ng jeep or tricycle para makarating sa Wawa dam.Mula parking lot maglakad ng 5 minutes at matatanaw muna ang dam
Private Car:Mag Commonwealth Ave., then Payatas Road papunta Rodriguez Highway hanggang makarating ng Brgy.Wawa.
Pictures
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