Revisiting Twin Falls of Kalayaan

It was my second time to visit Kalayaan Twin Falls which is a nice getaway hidden in the heart of Sierra Madre range in Laguna. But due to the recent aftermath of Typhoon Lawin, the water is murky so I've decided not to take a swim. I learned about the said falls from a fellow traveler whom I met in Bataan, and with much excitement over "waterfalls photography" I've decided to revisit the place together with my bridge camera which I rarely use.

There are 5 falls located in the "Twin Falls of Kalayaan" but the twin falls are the two distinct. In order to reach the twin falls one would need to do a short trek with a minimal ascent that passes through a forested area. After a 10 minutes trek, one will reach the first of the two waterfalls - it is a medium-sized falls that fed into a small but deep catch basin with smaller cascades that meandered through a large rocks scattered all over the stream bed. A further 10 minutes trek of 100 feet ascent throught a plight of stairs and cemented path will lead you to the second falls which is much beautiful than the first. Huge boulders stranded along the stream gave an indication of past floods that have sculptured the landscape of the place.

The resort is managed by the local barangay office of San, Juan, Kalayaan and the fee is now 40 pesos which is collected as an environmental fee. Nothing much has changed except that the cottages looks more dilapidated compared to my first visit.

How to Get There:

1.) Take a bus bound to Sta. Cruz (DLTB), they have terminals in Cubao and LRT Buendia
2.) Tell the conductor to drop you off in Pagsawitan.
3.) Once in Pagsawitan, you can then ride a jeep that will pass the town of  Kalayaan (Siniloan, Paete) alight at the St John the Evagelist Church, there is a signage beside and the hike is about 200mtrs.