INTRODUCTION

 

Situated in Laguna's eastern town of Pangil, in the area known as Manila's backdoor to Southern Tagalog, Buntot Palos Falls is a wonder waiting to breakout.  Known to locals as Hidden Falls as it is hidden in the forested area of the southern range of Sierra Madre.

 

One of the grandest and highest falls in the country, Buntot Palos Falls stands at 80 meters with its water coming from the upper slope of Sierra Madre.  The water cascade against geometrically beautiful wall dropping to layers of huge and hard rocks before flowing to a deep natural basin below and to the Pangil River that ends in Laguna Lake.

 

It requires two hours of trekking from its two entry points- Panguil EcoPark and Barangay Balian.  The muddy and rocky trail ascends to approximately 400 meters to a forest area where only horses could traverse on rainy days.  The two-hour trek is relatively easy and non-technical, yet a truly rewarding one.  A real trekkers treat!

 

So if you're looking for a day-trek, consider Buntot Palos Falls and be awed by its impressive grandeur!

 

Escape the hustle and bustle of the metro and take this short ride to another one of the Philippine's hidden treasures and unspoiled piece of beauty- the Buntot Palos Falls of Pangil, Laguna!