BULACAN: Verdivia Falls

Aside from old churches, Bulacan also holds pieces of nature's treasure. In Brgy. Talbak, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, a piece of it exists- the Verdivia Falls.

My officemates and I scheduled a day-off with Mother Nature.  To some of them, this trip is a first and it is a pleasure to take them away from the bustles of the big city.

We stayed at Guia’s residence in Brgy. Binagbag, Angat, Bulacan. Her warm and welcoming family sheltered us for two nights.

Brgy. Talbak is more than an hour ride from Brgy. Binagbag. There are no means of public transportation to Brgy. Talbak so we rented a van to take us there. We registered with the Barangay Secretary and were given two guides who were also the Tanod on duty that day.

A panoramic view of Verdivia ♥

Verdivia is a hidden beauty. We hiked and crossed rivers for an hour an a half before we were rewarded with its serene splendour. The drizzle was a blessing. It made the hot hike tolerable. Raindrops on our face and cold waters on our feet, oh that was refreshing!

By the falls, the rest of the day was spent on cooking , eating on banana leaves, climbing the falls, swimming and picture taking.

At 4:00 in the afternoon, we headed back. We took a different trail. It was steep but short. It took us only 45 minutes to go back to where the van was parked.

Other matters:

·         The baranggay does not impose a fixed rate for guide fee.

·         For more information/ coordination, contact the DRT Tourism Officer, Ms. Nitz Aday at 0927-236-3714
-    Van rental cost is Php5,000.00. We were fetched in Quezon City on Friday night, brought to Verdivia Falls on Saturday then Puning Cave on Sunday. Then we were sent-off at Del Carmen Bus Terminal. Contact Ms. Vely Villarama at 0920-906-3917 for reservation.