As I've been saying in my Laguna posts, this province has a lot to offer. Today, I am bringing you to one of the majestic waterfalls of Laguna. Buntot Palos Falls, which others call "the hidden falls," is the grandest waterfall in Southern Luzon as it stands 80 meters with a high amount of water falling. Its name literally translates to "Eel's Tail" in English because, according to our guide, the trails to the falls a long, curvy, and slippery, similar to Eels's body or Palos in Filipino. Did you know that it has a hidden feature? It is a cave beneath the waterfalls, so passing through the water is needed.
The Trails | Things to Remember: As mentioned above, the trail is long and has a lot of left and right turns; a two to three hours hike. The terrain is a forested area, so the combination of trees, coconuts, bananas, and other fruit-bearing trees is perfect. In addition to the greens, there are artistic rock formations that are picture-perfect which also add a more extreme hiking experience. If you want a more extreme experience, hike during the rainy season, Buntot Palos has deep muddy trails but has more water falling.
The Campsite | Surrounded by the Woods: There are selected campsites, a few meters away from the falls. Though the ground is uneven, the area is covered with tall and hardwood trees which creates a relaxing ambiance. The area can make your day a lazy day because of the birds' lullabies while the cold and fresh wind blows. These hidden waterfalls are definitely a must-visit destination in Laguna.
How to Get Here | Our Travel to Laguna: From Cubao or the integrated terminals, you can take a bus bound for Sta. Cruz, Laguna. In Sta. Cruz, ride in a jeepney bound for Siniloan and alight in Brgy. Balian. Or, in Robinson's Junction in Cainta, or Tanay Public Market, there are Siniloan bound jeepneys.