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Saturday, April 14, 2007

Makiling Highland, Calamba Laguna

Calamba City is a first class component city located in the province of Laguna and 54 kms away from Manila by an hour and 30 mins  travel in public transportation. We  just traveled from my sister-in-law house in Santa Rosa, Laguna and then we decided to go to Calamba.  It is also known as the Resort Capital of the Philippines because of  the resorts and hot springs located here like Makiling Highland to name the few.



( some of the pictures I just copied from the net thanks to the owners)

Makiling Highlands Resort is located at the foot of  Mt. Makiling , Capt. Mamon Road, Pansol, Laguna   and it is ideal to have weekend getaway with your friends and families with an affordable prices.

Entrance Fee :
Adult - Php 95.00 - Php 125.00
Children 12 years old and below - Php 80.00 - Php 95.00
Children below 3 feet are free

Amenities :
Picnic Table      - Php 400.00 - Php 700.00
Small Kamaligs 12 hrs - Php 1,300.00 - Php 1,600.00
Small Kamaligs 24 hrs - Php 2,000.00 - Php 2,500.00

Room Rates - please check rates on their website 

How to get there :
From Manila to Makiling Highland (private vehicle )
take the Southern Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and exit at the Calamba Exit. Drive straight towards the Calamba town proper junction and turn right at the National Highway. Keep going straight until you pass by Max's Fried Chicken Restaurant, Monte Vista Branch. Take a right turn on Capt. Mamon Rd. (just two streets from Monte Vista Resort).

From Manila to Calamba (public transportation)
Buses are available from Lawton, Sta Cruz and Buendia







Facilities 
Relax with the giant pools with its thrilling water slides

A whimsical hanging bridge complete with castle-like turrets on both sides and a perfect place to experience the "swinging bridge" with your friends and families to cross it
















 



Just relax and enjoy ,  don't forget to bring your swimwear, cameras and additional pocket money for "pasalubong"  !!!!

1 comment:

  1. A fun treat for the family! I went there with my barkada and it was a great experience so far. Will definitely go back again for sure!

    They also had a promo from MetroDeal: Makiling Highlands Resort

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