Travel photo of the day: Masungi Georeserve in Tanay, Rizal

Step into Masungi Georeserve's spider web platform to view spectacular Laguna de
Bay. This family holiday photo was taken by Paolo Cuarteron, runner up in the Family
category of the Archipelago Readers’ Travel Photo Competition

Sapot in Masungi Georeserve By Paolo Cuarteron

Masungi Georeserve, a conservation area and rock garden tucked away in the
rainforests of Rizal, is a great back-to-nature weekend getaway, offering outdoor
enthusiasts the "Discovery trail," a three to four-hour trekking adventure to explore the
area's karst terrain, ideal for all skill levels. The trail is lined with rocks and concrete
blocks, and one has to cross a hanging bridge. Attractions include Sapot, a sturdy web-
style viewing platform that provides a breathtaking view of the biggest lake in the
Philippines, Laguna de Bay; Tatay(father) and Nanay (mother), the two tallest peaks in
the area; Yungib (cave) ni Ruben, a cave that is part of a karst
landscape; Patak (raindrop), an air house perched on a tree where one can view the
cactus garden below; Duyan (hammock), is a big hammock for guests to laze in and
enjoy the scenery; and Liwasan or park, a valley-like area with ponds.

Essentials
Trail visits must be booked at least 3 days to a week before your planned visit. Masungi
Georeserve has a trail fee of P1,400 (about US$30) per person. The tour requires at
least seven people in a group to a maximum of 13. Tours are from Tuesday to Sunday.
Masungi Georeserve is located at Kilometer 45, Marcos Highway, Rizal. For inquiries
email trail@masungigeoreserve.com. Book your tour here. For van rentals, visit Van
For Rent & Joiners Travel and Tours, tel +63975 881 9220.

View photo entries to the Archipelago Readers' Travel Photography Competition.

Published May 2016