Wawa Dam (also known as Montalban Dam) is a gravity dam constructed over the Marikina River in the municipality of Rodriguez in Rizal province, Philippines. The slightly arched dam is situated in the 360-metre (1,180 ft) high Montalban Gorge or Wawa Gorge, a water gap in the Sierra Madre Mountains, east of Manila. It was built in 1909 during the American colonial era to provide the water needs for Manila. It used to be the only source of water for Manila until Angat Dam was built and Wawa was abandoned. Due to insufficiency of water supply for Metro Manila, there was a strong clamor to reuse the dam.
Sunday, 19 July 2015
Wawa Dam | Karugo Falls
Labels:
Dam,
Rizal,
Waterfalls
Location:
Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Saturday, 18 July 2015
Twin Hike: Mt. Binacayan and Mt. Pamitinan
Major jumpoff: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
LLA (Pamitinan): 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
LLA (Binacayan): 14°43′30.5′′N 121°11′26.1′′ E 424 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-3 hours (P); 2-3 hours (B)
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 4/9 (P); 5/9 (B) / Trail class 1-4
LLA (Pamitinan): 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
LLA (Binacayan): 14°43′30.5′′N 121°11′26.1′′ E 424 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-3 hours (P); 2-3 hours (B)
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 4/9 (P); 5/9 (B) / Trail class 1-4
Labels:
Mountains,
Rizal
Location:
Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Pamitinan Cave | Cave of Bernardo Carpio
Spelunking is among the activities in Rodriguez, Rizal. The eminent Pamitinan cave draws attention to tourist not just for the beauty it holds but also for the remarkable history of Japanese soldiers during World War II; the cave became their basement during the war.
Labels:
Cave,
Rizal,
Travel Guide and Tips
Location:
Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines
Saturday, 11 July 2015
Mt. Daguldol | Naambon Falls and Laiya Beach
Mount Daguldol is within
the vicinity of the town of San Juan, Batangas. Hikers/trekkers describe as a whole package
due to the given side trips of the falls and the beach.
Mt. Daguldol
Labels:
Batangas,
Mountains
Location:
San Juan, Batangas, Philippines
Saturday, 4 July 2015
Mt. Talamitam
Labels:
Batangas,
Mountains
Location:
Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines
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