Majayjay Falls
Also known as Taytay Falls.
- Swimming
- Camping
- Family-friendly
A cold, clear pool on the slopes of Mount Banahaw, popular for camping.
Majayjay Falls, also called Taytay Falls, sits within the Mount Banahaw protected landscape in Laguna. The water is famously cold and clear, spilling over a rock ledge into a broad pool; the main basin is about 10 feet deep, with shallower edges for wading. A riverside campsite makes it a favourite overnight escape from Manila.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 12 m
- Type
- CascadeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱50 per personCombined entrance and environmental fee. Parking is ₱20 for a motorbike or ₱50 for a car.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; coldest and clearest from December to February
- Barangay
- Taytay
- Coordinates
- 14.1101, 121.5074
How to get to Majayjay Falls
From Manila, take a bus to Santa Cruz, Laguna, then a jeepney to Majayjay and a tricycle to the falls.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Camping area
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
About 300 meters of paved then forest path from the entrance.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Majayjay Falls located?
Majayjay Falls is in Majayjay, Laguna, within CALABARZON. Its coordinates are 14.1101, 121.5074.
How do I get to Majayjay Falls?
From Manila, take a bus to Santa Cruz, Laguna, then a jeepney to Majayjay and a tricycle to the falls.
How much is the entrance fee at Majayjay Falls?
The entrance fee at Majayjay Falls is ₱50 per person. Combined entrance and environmental fee. Parking is ₱20 for a motorbike or ₱50 for a car. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Majayjay Falls?
Majayjay Falls is rated easy on our scale. About 300 meters of paved then forest path from the entrance. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Majayjay Falls?
We describe Majayjay Falls as a cascade waterfall. Water tumbles down a slope or a jumble of boulders, breaking over the rock instead of falling clear of it. Cascades tend to be wider and gentler than a plunge. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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