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DARANAK FALLS

Lush forest surrounds waterfalls, ponds & rivers at this natural attraction with swimming & huts.

Address: Daranak Falls Rd, Tanay, Rizal

Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30PM

Phone: 0998 988 1590

Did you know: It is nestled at the foot of Tanay Mountains, shrouded by natural vegetation, and set off by ponds and rivers that cascade through the lush foliage surrounding the 14-meter high falls.karlaroundtheworld.com

The nearby province of Rizal in eastern Metro Manila is fast becoming a popular destination for day trippers and nature lovers. This because the province is home to amazing natural wonders including some of the country’s beautiful and easily accessible waterfalls.

In the town of Tanay alone, there are numerous waterfalls perched on the mountainside of Sierra Madre Mountain Range such as Daranak Falls in Barangay Tandang Kutyo.

Sitting in a government-owned land, Daranak Falls’ main attraction is the 14-meter high waterfalls cascading into a deep catch basin that serves as its natural pool. This is aside from other smaller waterfalls situated in the area including the one across with cold and strong water freely flowing through the boulders into the same catch basin, perfect for a natural water massage.

Daranak Falls is also popular for rock balancing! Be amazed with the incredible rocks that are perfectly balanced on top of one another in various positions. Daranak hosts various competitions for this art annually.

Due to its popularity and accessibility, Daranak Falls usually becomes crowded specially during weekends and holidays so the best time to go there is on early morning or during weekdays. It is open daily from 8AM to 5PM with entrance fee of P20 for adult and P15 for kid, picnic shed can be rented at P300 while picnic table is at P150. Overnight camping or accommodation is not allowed.

Daranak Falls is a 14-meter high falls, which is a famous destination in Tanay Rizal. Both locals and foreigners go to this place to take a quick dip and marvel at the beauty that nature has to offer.

The falls is situated at the foot of the Tanay mountains embellished with natural vegetation, and cascading rivers and ponds.

Entrance fee at Daranak Falls is PhP 50 for adults, while children below 3-ft can enter free-of-charge. Picnic sheds are available around the falls with rate of PhP 300. There are also picnic tables for PhP 200 each.