2005
Mitch
This trip has not enough planning nor preparation, it supposed to be a day trip but due to the fact that we got to Sta Cruz, Laguna already kinda late, we decided to stay there overnight.
At first excitement fills the air while trekking to the campsite. then a little dissapointment comes in because of the murky waters. But still we decided to swim, what the hell we are already there might as well enjoy the waters.
As time goes by it occured to us that we are the only campers here, anxiety stuck into me but then again what bad could possibly happen right. Well nothing bad really happened but I was scared as hell. Maybe it just me but there is something weird in this place something that gives me goosebumps.
I did not manage to sleep the whole evening, At the first sign of light around 5 am, I quickly prepared are breakfast, we ate and packed our things up. then headed to the park to go home.
About the place
The trip alone is enjoyable because it will show you scenic sights around Laguna particularly the man-made Kaliraya Lake which is a favorite tourist destination. The hike officially starts at the Japanese Botanical Garden, a project of the former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and a favorite picnic ground during weekends.
Take time and explore the beauty of the garden. A short hike will bring you to the river system ending in the twin-falls. The campsite can be either established at the flat area before the waterfalls or at the small shoreline of the river basin. Either way, you need to ask permission from the caretaker of the place.
The bigger falls has a platform where you can climb and enjoy the "hard massage" the waterfall will give you. Swimming is definitely enjoyable with a wide and deep basin you can play around. The dead tree trunk in the center of the river is a favorite mating place of exotic dragonflies, so don't miss it. The place was called "twin falls" because of the two waterfalls existing side by side at the wide river basin.
One of the light hiking destination for weekend hikers and beginners as well as non-hikers, the Twin Falls in Cavinti, Laguna is one beautiful destination to go to with a well-established trail that would entail only 1-hour of hike to reach the destination.
Because of its relatively easily accessible destination point as well as a beautiful park located at its jump-off point, the place is ideal for introducing hiking to beginners as well as a place to bring non-hikers to enjoy nature without the hassle of strenuous hikes and inconvenient facilities.
But for those who are scardy cat like me see to it that you go in numbers, plus when you go during rainy season, for you might find yourselves alone in the campsite and its really really scary.. From the waterfalls, you can have a family picnic or swimming on the wide and deep basin at the base of the falls. It is truly more of an excursion or "walk in the park" than nature hiking.
How to go here
To go there, you can start by taking a bus towards Sta. Cruz, Laguna. From there, go to the public market where you can catch a jeepney ride towards Cavinti. Remember to verify with the driver if it would pass by the Japanese Botanical Garden.
Tips
Cavinti Twin Falls is open anytime of the year. The problem is that it lies within private properties so its existence relies on the discretion of the owner of the property. There are rumors that the place will be developed as a housing project which is the main concern regarding the preservation of the waterfalls.
The water tend to get murky during rainy season. This place is not well known like majayjay or famy so expect a very low number or campers.
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