Let us explore some of the Best Attractions in Rizal Philippines .
Rizal is a mountainous province that sits to the east of the Philippines. It is named after the country’s national hero, Jose P. Rizal. It has stunning places that are worth to visit like historical houses, fascinating museums, full of great foods and some activities that you will enjoy. An attractive spot for those who wants to refresh or chill from a whole week of work. During your tour from the province, you can hike-up a mountain, explore a cave or take a dip in a waterfall.
Best Attractions in Rizal Philippines ( Best Places to Visit)
1. Masungi Georeserve
Masungi Georeserve – is one of the best attractions in Rizal Philippines. It is situated in the Sierra Madre mountain range in Baras, Rizal that is nature conservation center. It features stunning limestone peaks, lush rainforest and caves with stalactite and stalagmite formation.
You can explore the whole area by walking on hanging bridges above the limestone. The most popular attraction is the Sapot (Cobweb), a metal netting above the limestone. You can also explore the diverse landscape by over looking it through city skyline.
2. Pinto Art Museum
Pinto Art Museum is one of most tourist spot in Antipolo that is located inside a two-hectare botanical garden, an open air exhibition of large art collection that was founded in 2010 by a Filipino Neurologist Dr. Joven Cuanang.
It features paintings, sculptures and artworks from different Filipino artists like Elmer Borlongan, Geraldine Javier and Marina Cruz that spread across the various white buildings that resemble Mediterranean architecture. It contains massive yet well curated collection of art installations that in every gallery has a special distinction. Inside the museum there are two areas to eat, Pinto Café in the garden area and Café Tan-aw, a roof deck area near the entrance.
3. Pililla Wind Farm
Pililla Wind Farm – the newest tourist spot windmill in Rizal. These large structures are as tall as 33-story building or 125 meters that on the rolling hills sit 27 giant wind turbines that provide clean energy in Manila. It also brings clean wind energy to 66,000 households approximately.
You will enjoy the cool strong gusts of wind that the turbines turn into electricity. They are strategically scattered over the mountains overseeing the Laguna Lake. An ideal setting for a wind farm because of the unique geographical features surrounding the lake.
The best time to visit the farm is during sunset when the golden rays of the sun that make its way through the windmills.
4. Mt. Daraitan
Mt. Daraitan –is another best attractions in Rizal Philippines. It is a part of the Sierra Madre mountain rage and a great climb for beginners that there is a designated hiking trail spans of 600 meters.
If you are going to visit the mountain, you will pass some of the limestone on the way up and you can set up camp to watch the sunset and sunrise from the mountaintop.
It is a place for people who need a dose of nature respite that has a lot of mountains and forests to brag about. It is very famous to hikers because of the variety of mountain. It has small stalls along the way to the peak sell snacks and drinks.
5. Tinipak River
Tinipak River – this wonderful picturesque beauty used to be hidden gem but it become one of the most popular tourist spots. It is surrounded by white marble rocks that become the most Instagrammable place.
This stunning river is one the most favorite stopover of the tourist that is located on Barangay Daraitan. You can take a dip in its pristine clear water and hike up to the mountain’s peak. You can also have a simple picnic along the river shore and can set up tents or rent one of the camping grounds. You can explore the cave that contains natural stream, pools of water and swim in the river.
6. Wawa Dam
Wawa Dam – this amazing dam is one of the op tourist spot because of its cool water that falls from it. It is located in the Moltanban Gorge along the Marikina River.
It was built to provide water to Manila and become popular for swimming ang hiking and was abandoned in 1968 after the Angat Dam was opened. It looks like a large waterfall because of the water rushing from the top of the dam and perfect to take photos. The dam is surrounded by lush greens as part of Pamitian Protected Landscape and you can also rent of the bamboo cottages situated at the foot of the dam.
7. Angono - Binangonan Petroglyphs
- Angono – Binangonan Petroglyphs – are known for its oldest artworks and one of the important historical site in Rizal. In the mountainside of Angono and Binangonan there are images that were carved into the wall of solid rock that measures 25 meters and 3.7 meters from the ground. The images of 127 human and animal figures like stylized human fuigures, frogs and lizards are said to be associated with magic and healing. The site is sacred for indigenous Tagalog folk religion believed to be a home of anitos. The archaeologists believed that they were made during the Neolithic period. It was declared by the National Museum of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure in 1973 and also included in the list of the World nventory of Rock Art in 1985.
8. Avilon Zoo
Avilon Zoo – the largest collection of animals in the Philippines and it is located in Barrio San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal. It has 7.5 hectare facility, 3,000 specimens of exotic wildlife and more than 600 types of mammals, birds, reptiles, freshwater fish, amphibians and invertebrates. It is a diverse collection of Philippine native fauna. The large arrays of animals are in the center that are endemic to the country.
It is also a home to a diverse collection of plants which are endemic to the country. You can feed some species like arapaimas, exotic water fowl, giant tortoises, wild horses and deer and get closer to them.
9. ATV Adventure Rizal
ATV Adventure Rizal – is located along Sapinit Road in Antipolo. It is known for its adrenaline-pumping activity by riding across the rugged terrain and muddy trails of lush forests. You can ride a 4×4 vehicle across the different trails, each trail has a service of a tour guide who will ensure your safety as you go to rough paths.
It can also be a trek to stunning rivers and waterfalls. As you ride through the vast of forest and rocky roads , you can take a photo or video to capture your adventure. You can go boating along the river aside from swimming or go camping with the campsites for overnight trail.
10. Hinulugang Taktak
Hinulugang Taktak – is located in Antipolo City that has 70 feet tall waterfall and 84 feet in width. This beautiful waterscape was named as such because a large bell (taktak) was dropped (hinulog) into the 15th or 16th century.
It was thrown because of the loud sound when it was rung after that incident the falls became protected and a national park. You can also try hanging on the bridges amid the canopy of trees in the park.
You will enjoy the spider web flatform, wall climbing facility and rent a cottage or take a dip in their swimming pool. It is one of the best spots in Antipolo.
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