Pagsanjan Falls, Majestic!!!
If by any chance you're going to visit the Philippines, It would be nice to have a glimpse and experience the majestic Pagsanjan Falls, its the number 1 tourist spot in Laguna
please see this link (not my video ) it was shown on a local tv in the philippines kmjs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_9Z...1MGb02GMX1BPvd
I was going to go there on my last visit to the Phils but Zambales was given the nod.
I've never been to Zambales, but heard it's nice there as well. I suggest you visit next time you're in PhiliOriginally Posted by Ako Si Jamie
I might do - on the way to Bicol which is one place of many still on my bucket list.I've never been to Zambales, but heard it's nice there as well. I suggest you visit next time you're in Phili
I might do - on the way to Bicol which is one place of many still on my bucket list.
Wow, my grandma is from Bicol, I think she is from Albay, i think it's where you can actually see the Cagsawa Ruins (the top of the Church, Church which was buried down from the volcanoes lava and ashes dried ) and the the Mayon Volcano (perfect cone shaped volcano, as they said) There are a lot of nice places in the Philippines, even me a local haven't seen yet. lol
Went there a couple of times in 82... Boatmen were scaring the tourists away with their huge rip off scams back then...Hope things have improved.
Very impressive falls though and a nice boat trip to them..Great scenery.
As I've mentioned before, Just my personal opinion, but I'd suggest that Aliwagwag Falls in Davao Oriental are the most spectacular and most beautiful in all of Philippines.
I've never really felt at ease in Laguna. Maybe just me
Aside from Pagsanjan the best waterfalls seem to be in Mindanao. Iligan is known as the City of Waterfalls and these two are amongst the best in land from what I've seen in video's.
There's also Asik Asik in North Cotabato and falls near Bislig on the east coast that are worth a mention too.
I don't think I would knowing there's a Scotsman living there
The three 'C's too. Caramoan Islands, Calaguas Island and Catanduanes.
Apparently, it's still happening. Read on Trip Advisor not so long ago that a tourist was bribed. Either he paid what they wanted or they'd leave him on the bank of the river in the middle of nowhere.Went there a couple of times in 82... Boatmen were scaring the tourists away with their huge rip off scams back then...Hope things have improved.
Very impressive falls though and a nice boat trip to them..Great scenery.
Hi Sir Fred, there are still some boatmen who follows down cars whenever they see one thinking they are tourists loaded vans or cars, and ask if they want to go inside the falls. But the boatride now is centralized, they will only go on a municipality approved hotel to have the boatride and boatmen are not picked, they have numbers now. You can still do the tipping but its illegal now if the boatmen ask for more. You can report them to the municipal hall, but I dont think they will scam you now for they will loose their number and they will loose their job.Went there a couple of times in 82... Boatmen were scaring the tourists away with their huge rip off scams back then...Hope things have improved.
Very impressive falls though and a nice boat trip to them..Great scenery.
I would love to go there, Me and my husband we been to Boracay, my husband doesn't like crowded people that much. hahaThe three 'C's too. Caramoan Islands, Calaguas Island and Catanduanes.
Sad to hear that, we been flagged down couple of times whilst my husband was here, he's been here like 11x on that 3 years of our relationship. And whenever they saw us they will see him and they will say''oh sorry Sir, it's you. Have a great day!'' Because we live next town, and they know me and him
There are few foreigners living here, I saw an old guy named Jack he is on his 60's and sounds so posh whenever he talks, he said he is from london now he living in Pagsanjan, some other foreign guys like Germans, Americans, Japanese and Belgians. They've invited my husband to come and join them on their gatherings, unfortunately my husband is not really into it. lolI don't think I would knowing there's a Scotsman living there
I've listened to dozens of opinions on Boracay and about half like it and half don't. Personally I like it, although I'm not too keen on Station 2 because I'm not a fan of crowds either.
He doesn't like Red Horse huh?There are few foreigners living here, I saw an old guy named Jack he is on his 60's and sounds so posh whenever he talks, he said he is from london now he living in Pagsanjan, some other foreign guys like Germans, Americans, Japanese and Belgians. They've invited my husband to come and join them on their gatherings, unfortunately my husband is not really into it. lol
Hi Sir Terpe, Im sorry to hear that you don't feel as ease in the area, well sometimes i do feel the same way as well. In reality, the bad people are becoming more and more, It scares me thinking that tricycle drivers around the area like maybe 90% of them uses illegal drugs, robbers, snatchers, its like for me it's not safe even if you're in your own land. But i still think that, there are other places who suffers more violence and for me it's still ok to live in these small towns in the province than in the city
Lol, my husband he doesn't drink or smoke. He is a health-conscious person. Even me, I don'tHe doesn't like Red Horse huh?
............................................I don't think I would knowing there's a Scotsman living there
Hi Sir Fred, there are still some boatmen who follows down cars whenever they see one thinking they are tourists loaded vans or cars, and ask if they want to go inside the falls. But the boatride now is centralized, they will only go on a municipality approved hotel to have the boatride and boatmen are not picked, they have numbers now. You can still do the tipping but its illegal now if the boatmen ask for more. You can report them to the municipal hall, but I dont think they will scam you now for they will loose their number and they will loose their job.
Good news..Thank you.
A friend of mine went there whilst visiting me in Manila back then... He got hassled real bad and they wanted 3k..He told them that his money was back in his Manila hotel..One of the boatmen went with him to Manila in his Taxi.. My friend abandoned him on the street outside the hotel!! LoL.
Hey, Raven,There are few foreigners living here, I saw an old guy named Jack he is on his 60's and sounds so posh whenever he talks, he said he is from london now he living in Pagsanjan, some other foreign guys like Germans, Americans, Japanese and Belgians. They've invited my husband to come and join them on their gatherings, unfortunately my husband is not really into it. lol... not so much of "the old guy in his 60s",
... I'm 71, y'know!
lol btw, you look younger than him sirHey, Raven,
haha, looks like he gets what he deserve then.. to be left out abandoned on the street outside the hotel.
A~hhlol btw, you look younger than him sir... that's ^ great,
Speak o the devil!I don't think I would knowing there's a Scotsman living there
I'll gie ye a skelpit lug
I had a similar experience in the late 80's and we didn't even make it onto the boat, as they wouldn't give us a set price. Very nearly ended up in fisticuffs and you know what comes next in the Philippines!
A few years later i met the wife and we ended up living 30mins from the Falls. I always swore that i'd never do the boat trip. Anyway, my niece and her boyfriend were over staying with us last November and it was on their bucket list of things to do in the Philippines. Being the best uncle in the whole world, i agreed to go with them and it turned out to be a great day. The boat trip is now organized much better (1,250 per person) and you no longer have to deal with every Tom, Dick and Harry.
The views going up to the Falls are spectacular and the boatmen work hard for their money to get you to the final destination. When you get to the Falls, there is a bamboo raft that takes you underneath. You will get soaked but well worth it
I agreeBut the boatride now is centralized, they will only go on a municipality approved hotel to have the boatride and boatmen are not picked, they have numbers now. You can still do the tipping but its illegal now if the boatmen ask for more. You can report them to the municipal hall, but I dont think they will scam you now for they will loose their number and they will loose their job.
Which cities or towns?
Personally, i regard certain towns in Laguna to be part of the Manila overspill. Santa Rosa, Binan, Cabuyao. A large percentage of the population tends to be from the Visayas or Bicol. I go to Binan at least once a week to buy materials and i cant wait to get home to the fresh air in the mountains of Laguna
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