5 Breathtaking tourist spots in Tanay where you can shake off city life

With Metro Manila peeps cooped up at home for almost a year now, people cannot help but crave to be out there. 

Going to enclosed places like malls may take the back seat to the great outdoors, as COVID-19 continue to be a risk and a threat.

Thankfully, there are spots near the capital where urbanites can go and have their time in nature.

In Friday’s episode of “Biyahe ni Drew,” Drew Arellano explored five tourist spots in Tanay, Rizal, sure to take your breath away.

According to Jeffrey Pino, Senior Tourism Operations Officer, Tanay follows a 50% sitting capacity to ensure their guests’ safety.

To go about Tanay, visitors need are three things: a government issued ID, medical clearance certificate from a barangay health officer and a reservation to their destination.

Once you’re all set, here are the five spots that you should check out:

1. Fresno Agro Forestry and Eco Tourist Campsite

For a minimum of P500, guests can already enjoy eight destinations all day, including Mt. Kulis, whose summit overlooks the magnificent Sierra Madre mountain range. 

Depending on the weather, a sea of clouds may appear, surely add to the 360-degree beauty of the place.

During the hike, guests also experience the spider web, the Sambong Peak and the Kamp Maysawa for accommodation.

2. La Franco’s Veranda

Looking for a great place to feel at home while enjoying a cool breeze? This might just be the place for you.

La Franco’s Veranda specializes in Pinoy favorites including silog meals, ranging from P110 to P190 pesos, which passers by really love.

They also offer bulalo and their shabu-shabu lomi which goes perfectly with the refreshing air brought by the plants surrounding the place.

3. Mt. Lubo

For a breathtaking view of Tanay, visitors can enjoy a hike in Mt. Lubo which also features four waterfalls, that make the two-hour trek to the summit worth it.

The Tagpuan Falls, Mahangin Falls, Panat-In Falls and Kalaparan Falls welcome hikers on their way down and refresh them for the downward hike.

Aside from giving its tourists a wonderful view, it also gives natives a source of living which makes the experience more memorable.

“Nagkaroon po ng extra income yung mga [Dumagat] rito. Natuto rin po sila. Dati po kasi mahiyain (sila), mahirap makisalamuha sa mga tao, pero dahil po sa [paglaki] ng turismo rito, nasanay na po sila,” said Rene Villanueva, Community-based Rural Tourism Officer.

4. Rambull’s Bakahan sa Tanay

After a hike, eating surely would be a great idea; especially if it means having locally-sourced beef.

Rambull’s Bakahan sa Tanay offers a variety of beef dishes that will surely make its customers crave for more.

Among their offers include bulalo, sinigang na bulalo, balbakwa, kalderetang baka and steak.

5. Private Camp Daraitan

Even after the struggles brought by Typhoon Ulysses in 2020, the Private Camp in Daraitan paved way for its growth.

They already have two campsites rebuilt and open to the public. For P4,500, guests can enjoy a private experience while enjoying the whole area. — Franchesca Viernes/LA, GMA News