Things to see and do Antipolo

In the 1970s, these 22-meter waterfalls were very popular with the local population who came to swim and picnic at weekends with their families. Lack of preservation and pollution from upstream villages slowly led to the ruin of this natural gem. In 2000, they were classified as a protected area, were closed for a while, and then reopened to the public in 2015. It is now not recommended to swim there but they are still a very touristy place and have become a business park (not very authentic).

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, also known as the Virgin of Antipolo is a wooden image of the Virgin Mary very famous in the Philippines. It is kept in the church of Antipolo, which every year sees thousands of pilgrims flock to admire the icon in summer. The story goes that this miraculous icon has traveled eight times between Manila and Acapulco and has saved many people by warning them of coming disasters.

The 14-meter high Daranak waterfalls, surrounded by enchanting nature, are known for their beauty and regularly attract local film and commercial shoots. The place is also popular for picnics. A small bamboo bridge leads the visitor to other smaller waterfalls. Not far from there are the Batlag Falls, equally beautiful, but even more wild. The vegetation surrounding them is magnificent.