Pico De Loro | Mt. Palay-Palay | A Rainy Peak Experience


  Date : August 22, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Travel Blog
Mt. Palay-Palay
Pico de Loro is actually part of a small mountain range known as Mt. Palay-Palay. It is considered to be one of the first choice travel spot near Manila and has gained popularity as a weekend getaway. This mountain is also known as Pico de Loro but sometimes mistakenly called as Mt. Pico de Loro. It is located in the boundaries of the municipality of Ternate, Cavite and Nasugbo, Batangas. It features lush forest, water stream, waterfalls and the famous Monolith as well as the Parrot's Beak.



The local Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced that on February 20, 2015, the old trail is effectively closed and it's now a protected area handled by this government sector. The new and official trail will be at DENR station itself.  They will collect a registration fee of Php 25.00 per person and the good thing is that tour guide is not mandatory.

 How to get there: Ride a bus in Coastal Mall going to Ternate, Cavite, fare is Php 81.00 and will take a matter of 1 1/2 hours before you reach the municipality of Ternate. Tell the driver that you're going to Pico de Loro so that they know where to drop you off. Once you're there, ride a tricycle (the only public transportation allowed in that route) for a fixed rate of Php 250.00 per group with a travel time of 30 mins.

Water Stream
The Old trail is popular for having a waterfalls as a side trip. It's truly sad but this new trail has something to offer too. You'll see this hidden small waterfall with a shallow cleared catch basin. The water is very clean and well maintained, it is so cold just like the water in refrigerator and it's good for swimming because the basin is not deep.

New Trail
In my opinion, this new trail is not good for a beginner although it is easy but a bit misleading. There's a lot of trees that made the path a bit confusing. One thing that is beneficial here is that the forests protect the hikers from the sun. You might have the chance to see and encounter endemic animals along the trail.

Travel | Trio
The usual travel tip that we get from a traveler to escape the crowd is to go in a weekday basis and not in a weekend and holidays. In our case, we traveled in a rainy season and the outcome was great and memorable. It's not the typical getaway that you will experience, you'll feel the scorching sun on summit and huddling to crowd. Just like in these picture, we were able to enjoy and feel the parrot's beak alone. The best part here was we're having a good time on summit then a thick browned color clouds came to us and gave us a rainy experience on top. It's a surreal moment and very different from the other hiker's experience here in Pico de Loro.

Monolith
Monolith is the main reason why it became the most popular weekend getaway near Metro Manila. I guess the most famous rock formation on top of a mountain's summit here in the Philippines. You can actually go on top of this standing huge rock formation. It's definitely the main attraction of this trip.

Try this! 
After the hiking and thrilling experience, try to relax in this water stream. As what I've said on the 2nd picture in this article, it's advisable to try this because the water is so clean and it will give you a refreshing feelings. This side trip will absolutely add a memorable experience with your friends.

Travel | JePar
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--Reminder--
As a Travel Blogger, I am sharing all my experiences, guides and the expenses in every trip I have been so that you can also experience this trip to specific place with your friends or family. Be responsible enough by: following the rules and regulations of the place, learn to protect and maintain its genuine beauty, be nice and respectful to local people, observe cleanliness, leave no trace
--Itinerary--
0530 - Meet Up (Coastal Mall)
0540 -Breakfast
0600 -ETD Manila via Public Vehicle
0730 -ETA Ternate, Cavite
0800 -ETA DENR Reg. Area
0805-Preparation
0830 -Start Trek
0945 -Summit
1045 -Descend via Same Route
1115 - Swimming in Water Stream
1200 -Descend Again
1230 -ETA Jump-off Area
1300 -Lunch
1400 -ETD DENR Reg. Area
1430 -ETA Ternate Bus Terminal
1600 -ETA Manila 
    --Budget--
      Note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice
    VEHICLE
    FROM
    TO
    FARE
    TIMEFRAME
    Bus
    Novaliches
    Coastal Mall
    Php 54.00
    1 ½ hours
    Bus
    Coastal Mall
    Ternate
    Php 81.0
    1 ½ hours
    Tricycle
    Ternate Term.
    DENR
    Php 250.00/group
    30 min

    Tour Guide
    Php 300.00/group
    Overnight
    NOT ALLOWED
    Registration Fee
    Php 25.00/pax
    ESTIMATED EXPENSES  (group of 3)
    Php 800.00/head

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