Cover Cielo Alto Place in Rizal (Photo: Jovelyn B Mateo Blog)
Cielo Alto Place in Rizal (Photo: Jovelyn B Mateo Blog)
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Pack your bags and take a breather. Here are out-of-town hangouts you and your peers will surely enjoy
Overflowing e-mails, buzzing phones, and piles of paperwork? Looks like you and your peers could use a little vacation. In this article, Tatler gives you a glimpse of the best activities to try and places to hop outside of the bustling Metro Manila.
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1. Masungi Georeserve, Rizal
The Masungi Georeserve in Rizal is home to massive limestone formations and hundreds of plant and animal species. The place, which is run by sisters Billie and Ann Dumaliang, is also a good spot for groups of friends who love trekking.
For starters, Masungi offers two types of trails: Discovery Trail and Legacy Trail.
The Discovery Trail of Masungi Georeserve allows guests to visit the conservation area and come up close to the karst terrain. The trek lasts for three to four hours but may be shortened or lengthened depending on the guest's preference and capacity.
On the other hand, the Legacy Trail is an immersion in the greater Masungi Geopark Project, where restoration efforts are currently taking place. In this trail, guests are invited to participate in tree-planting activities. The experience lasts for four to six hours.
Note from Masungi: A park ranger will guide guests through the trek and provide a deeper understanding of the area.
2. Caleruega, Batangas
Above Caleruega Church in Batangas (Photo: The Poor Traveller Blog)
Caleruega Church in Batangas (Photo: The Poor Traveller Blog)
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Caleruega in Batangas is not only a good place for heart-warming events such as weddings and baptisms. The place also offers retreat programs that will encourage you and your peers to reconnect with nature and each other.
In this place, you will have the chance to bring out your most adventurous selves as it offers vast fields of greeneries leading the way to the church perched atop the hill.
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3. Sagada, Cordillera Mountains
A jeepney passes through a pine forest in Sagada.
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Sagada is a popular spot in the north where you and your group can trek, reconnect with nature, and relax. Somewhere in this little town is the Kiltepan Viewpoint, where the beams of the sun gently embrace the tropical forest.
In this place are shrubs and trees that provide a home to some of the country's endemic animals. If you and your pals are adventurous enough, you may trek up to its peak, where you can catch and take photos of the sunrise and the pool of mesmerising clouds.
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4. Cielo Alto Place, Rizal
Above (Photo: Cielo Alto Place/Rizal)
(Photo: Cielo Alto Place/Rizal)
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Cielo Alto Place in Rizal is a perfect spot where friends and families can glamp, mingle, and reconnect with each other. The place provides comfortable cabins, vast fields of greeneries, and sumptuous meals in their very own restaurant.
At night, guests can huddle and light up a fire for smores, drinks, and intimate conversations. In the morning, they can sit down and watch the beautiful sea of clouds together.
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5. Hidden Valley Springs, Laguna
Laguna has always been known for its springs. One of the best places to visit is the Hidden Valley, a secluded spot wedged between two mystical mountains. In this spot are various species of animals, flowers, trees, and picturesque sceneries.
Just 75 kilometres from the south of Manila, the Valley offers a refreshing spring and a soda pool.
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Jove holds a degree in Journalism and is currently pursuing graduate studies in Philosophy at the University of the Philippines–Diliman. She has flair for in-depth, interview-driven stories that explore politics and culture, shaped by her background in national broadsheets.
When she’s not on assignment, Jove spends her days painting, sipping lemonade, and walking her dog, Jupiter. She can often be seen in Escolta with a film camera in hand, browsing novelty shops in search of rare memorabilia. For leads, reach her at Jove@tatlerphilippines.com.
