HinUluGanG tAktAk - AnTipOlO ciTy

Hinulugang Taktak The Hinulugang Taktak, located at Taktak Road, Brgy. Dela Paz, falls is a part of Antipolo's natural and cultural heritage. Its legendary origin dates back to the 15 th century when legend has it that the waterfalls was where the townsfolk threw the large bell that caused undue disturbance whenever it was rung at Angelus. Its sound was so loud that the people could not endure it. They demanded that the local priest get rid of the bell. Thus "Hinulugang Taktak", meaning the place where the bell was dropped. The place has since become a favorite spots for visitors and clients. The park is an alluring view of natural formation. After soul cleansing at the renowned Antipolo's Lady of Peace Shrine, the park offers physical and spiritual cleansing for pilgrims. The energetic sparks of water bubbling and doubling over as it cascades down the cliff guarantees to revive flagging spirits. The waterfalls of Hinulugang Taktak are famed for this energetic lift. Tourists can plan on a full day picnic with the convenience and comforts of cottages, common barbeque pits, clean public toilets and super-sized pools.

On the contrary, the falls was still in dismal state, as asserted by environmentalists who cried for lack of government will power and interest to save it. Seeing the catch basin with giant detergent foams and foul odor, it can be said that the people of Antipolo themselves don't seem to care less, otherwise, why will they make Hinulugang Taktak such a dirty mess? or may be they dont have anywhere else to go and as they stay at the top of the falls they are not aware of the harm they are causing the place It is a pity that such a majestic natural water formation is allowed to reek and deteriorate.

I encourage everyone who has personally witnessed Hinulugang Taktak's deplorable state to help create awareness of the need to save and rehabilitate it. As a child my grandmother and my mother together with my siplings we always go there every May and i can still remember the clear water and people still can swim on the falls. the place was really full with people swimming get together with family. i personally have not yet been able to swim on that place as a kid. but it was nice to see kids swimming it was fun going back to hinulugang taktak on a sunny day, this was our next stop after our walk in the station of the cross. Entrance fee is 8 pesos.