Mt. Pamitinan | Rodriguez, Rizal

Date: November 3, 2016 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Rizal

Mt. Pamitinan & Mt. Binacayan

Mt. Pamitinan is located in Rodriguez, Rizal (formerly known as Montalban). It is one of the most visited mountains in the province of Rizal since it’s just 1-2 hours away from the Metro Manila. It is situated between the two other mountains known as Mt. Binacayan and Mt. Hapunang Banoi. It is part of the famous “Pentalogy Mountains” where hikers chose to climb the 5 nearby mountains within the vicinity of Brgy. Wawa (Binacayan, Pamitinan & Hapunang Banoi) and Brgy. Mascap (Sipit Ulang & Ayaas) in Rizal. 

Mt. Hapunang Banoi | Sea of Clouds

   Date: October 7, 2016 | Author: Jeric Par Esplana | Category: Travel Rizal

Mt. Hapunang Banoi w/ sea of clouds

Mt. Hapunang Banoi is the considered as the 2^nd highest mountain in the Penatalogy Mountains of Brgy. Wawa and Brgy. Mascap. It is under the protection of Wawa Tourism office in maintaining its natural beauty and by giving livelihood to the local people of Brgy. Wawa.

Mt. Sipit Ulang | Claw-like Rock Formation

  Date : April 3, 2016 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

Mt. Sipit Ulang

Wondering why this mountain called as Mt. Sipit Ulang ? Asking the meaning of Sipit and Ulang ? It is located in Brgy. Mascap, Rodriguez Rizal under the protection of AKFA Association (Ayaas Kayrufa Farmers Assn.) and Mascap Tourism Office. 

The local people named it as Mt. Sipit Ulang because of its physical appearance. When you take a look closer to it, you will visualized the claw-like formation. Sipit term is came from "Claw" and Ulang is from a kind of shrimp with a claw. In other opinions, it's just like a "U" without any description. 

Mt. Ayaas | When In Mascap

  Date : April 3, 2016 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Category : Travel Blog

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Mt. Ayaas

Mt. Ayaas is considered as one of the highest mountain in Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal. It has an elevation of 600+ ft. and described as a minor climb. It is located in the municipality of Brgy. Mascap in Rodriguez and a nearby community of Brgy. Wawa.

You have two option in terms of the trail, (1) the longer trail that features dusty flattened road, grassland, and glimpse view of Mt. Balagbag, Mt. Pamitinan, Mt. Binacayan,Mt. Hapunang Banoi and Mt. Parawagan. It is recommended for a day hike as early as 5AM for a good sunrise views. The second trail (2) is the shorter trail but with a difficult aspect. The hikers are protected by the forest. This route is steeper and more chances from encountering a wild snake. There is a water source in this trail where you can refill your bottled water and it’s definitely safe and taste like a purified water (I tried it).

Mt. Pamitinan | Twin Hike

  Date : November 15, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Travel Blog

(Left) Mt. Pamitinan & Mt. Binacayan (Right)

When you think of Rodriguez (formerly Montalban) Rizal, the first thing that comes to your mind is the word mountainous. This province is famous from different mountains, rivers, caves and other nature paradise. This province is just 2 hours away from the Metro Manila so it’s really easy to plan a travel getaway here. 

Mt. Binacayan | Smallest But Not The Easiest

  Date : November 15, 2015 | Author : Jeric Par Esplana | Travel Blog

Mt. Binacayan

Mt. Binacayan is considered to be the shortest among the 4 other mountains in Brgy. Wawa. It is known for being the twin mountain of Mt. Pamitinan and bordered by a river. It features the same scenic view on summit but has a different impact when it comes to the hiking experience. It’s very much recommended for someone who wants to try mountaineering.