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Hinulugang Taktak Falls of Antipolo, Philippines
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Park's Main Entrance Signage
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Park's Lay-out
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Pathway Leading to the Waterfalls Below
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Remnants of an Old Train Station
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Park's Clean Swimming Pool Area
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Steps Leading to Creek Area Below, Waterfall (R) & Picn...
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Approaching the Waterfalls through the Main Park
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Waterfalls View While Walking the High Steps
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Another Waterfalls View While Walking the High Steps
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Finally, A Clear View of the Waterfalls
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Trees & Lush Vegetation Atop the Waterfalls
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Park Area Facing the Waterfalls
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Park Area Facing the Waterfalls
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Park Scenery and the Waterfalls as Backdrop
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Park Scenery and the Waterfalls in the Background
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Leafy View of Waters Cascading Below
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Leafy View of Waters Cascading Below
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Like a Huge Curtain of Water
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A Waterfall's Garden Orchid Accent
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Tree Silhouette Made Stark by the Waterfalls
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Tree-framed Waterfall
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Across the Creek Through this Bridge
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Crossing to the Other Side of the Creek & Facing the Wa...
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Picnic Huts & Creekwater Flowing Downstream
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Waterfall's Basin Area
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Sprouts of Blooming Impatiens and Moss Growths
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Frothy Water Flow
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Album Description:
My trip to Antipolo's locally-renowned natural landmark was my first. I was told beforehand that it isn't worth visiting these days, but I had to see it for myself. The park may need some improvement though, but the falls just looks glorious!
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The history of Hinulugang Taktak is rich & colorful. Legend has it that sometime during the 16th century, the townsfolk of Antipolo were bothered by a church bell that produced harsh, unbearably loud sounds when rung during Angelus. They demanded that the local priest get rid of the bell. Bowing down to the clamor, the priest had it dropped in a nearby river. This explains the name, “Hinulugang Taktak” which means ‘where the bell was dropped’. As Antipolo became a religious site, the 15-meter high waterfalls also became a prominent destination for bathing & sightseeing. In the 1980s, it was declared a National Park by the government. This waterfall is made famous by a folk song that goes: "Tayo na sa Antipolo / At doon, maligo tayo / Sa batis na kung tawagin / ... ay... ay... Hinulugang Taktak... tak... tak... tak..." (Taken from http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/09/hinulugang-taktak.html)
said maryan54
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