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Historical Tourist Attractions
Ang Kalbaryo
Kalbaryo is known not only for its religious significance but also its historical value. According to the old folks, a cross-shaped rock suddenly grew out of the summit but was destroyed by lighting and earthquake. The people then erected on the same spot, a wooden cross in place of the original cross in 1783. A chapel was built on top of a hill overlooking Laguna Lake in due respect for the cross.
Location: Barangay Libid, Binangonan]
How to get there: From the town proper, the top of the kalbaryo is walking distance.
Travel time: 30 minutes' walk
Binangonan Petroglyphs
A recent archeological breakthrough of the 90's is the discovery of ancient petroglyphs in the mountainside of Angono and Binangonan. The petroglyphs were validated by the National Museum, the UNESCO and KOMOS as one of the oldest in the Asia-Pacific Region. They can be traced back to the third millennium, B.C. It has been declared as aheritage site.
The Department of Tourism in coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is now engaged in the development of the site, the protection of the walls from damaged caused by man the elements, and the construction of viewing and rest areas.
Vicente Manansala Historical Landmark
Declared by the National Historical Institute as a historical landmark in June 1978, it now houses the relics of national artist Vicente Manansala. It is also features some of his well-preserved original paintings and paraphernalia.
Location: No. 73 Gloria St. San Carlos Hights Subd., Tayuman, Binangonan
How to get there?: Take a tricycle from the second gate of San Carlos Heights Subdivision
Talim Island
The island which lies in Laguna de Bay, is a typical fishing community with 17 barangays of Binangonan and 8 barangays of Cardona.
Location: It is a nearby which forms part of the mainland of Binangonan
How to get there?: It is accessible by an outrigger boat from the Pretel Wharf. It takes an hour and a half to reach the last of the Coastal barangays
Travel time: 90 minutes by boat
Giwang-giwang (Binangonan, Rizal)
A play reenacting the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession on Good Friday. Due to the influx of tourists, devotees try to touch the Sepulkro or sepulcher making it sway, hence, its local translation, the term Giwang-giwang. People searching for an amulet or anting-anting join this religious activity.
Susong Dalaga
The 200-meter-high mountain is shaped like a virgin’s breast, which translates to “susong dalaga” in the Tagalog language. A trek to this mountain challenges the grit, perseverance, and physical stamina of hikers. . But once they are at the top, a rewarding feeling of “being high” comes by looking at the scenic Laguna Lake and its pristine surroundings. The mountain can be found in Barangay Sapang, Talim Island, Binangonan.
St. Ursula Parish Churh
This two-century old church had been structurally preserved and restored to its historical significance. It was originally a chapel built in the late 15th century by the Franciscan missionaries to gain access to the native settlements around the Laguna Lake. By the 17th century, it was expanded into a big church to shelter its growing parishioners. Construction was completed in 1800 through the help of a barangay decree which compelled all delinquent male taxpayers to voluntarily work in the church’s construction.
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Ang Kalbaryo
Kalbaryo is known not only for its religious significance but also its historical value. According to the old folks, a cross-shaped rock suddenly grew out of the summit but was destroyed by lighting and earthquake. The people then erected on the same spot, a wooden cross in place of the original cross in 1783. A chapel was built on top of a hill overlooking Laguna Lake in due respect for the cross.
Location: Barangay Libid, Binangonan]
How to get there: From the town proper, the top of the kalbaryo is walking distance.
Travel time: 30 minutes' walk
Binangonan Petroglyphs
A recent archeological breakthrough of the 90's is the discovery of ancient petroglyphs in the mountainside of Angono and Binangonan. The petroglyphs were validated by the National Museum, the UNESCO and KOMOS as one of the oldest in the Asia-Pacific Region. They can be traced back to the third millennium, B.C. It has been declared as aheritage site.
The Department of Tourism in coordination with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, is now engaged in the development of the site, the protection of the walls from damaged caused by man the elements, and the construction of viewing and rest areas.
Vicente Manansala Historical Landmark
Declared by the National Historical Institute as a historical landmark in June 1978, it now houses the relics of national artist Vicente Manansala. It is also features some of his well-preserved original paintings and paraphernalia.
Location: No. 73 Gloria St. San Carlos Hights Subd., Tayuman, Binangonan
How to get there?: Take a tricycle from the second gate of San Carlos Heights Subdivision
Talim Island
The island which lies in Laguna de Bay, is a typical fishing community with 17 barangays of Binangonan and 8 barangays of Cardona.
Location: It is a nearby which forms part of the mainland of Binangonan
How to get there?: It is accessible by an outrigger boat from the Pretel Wharf. It takes an hour and a half to reach the last of the Coastal barangays
Travel time: 90 minutes by boat
Giwang-giwang (Binangonan, Rizal)
A play reenacting the funeral of Jesus Christ through a procession on Good Friday. Due to the influx of tourists, devotees try to touch the Sepulkro or sepulcher making it sway, hence, its local translation, the term Giwang-giwang. People searching for an amulet or anting-anting join this religious activity.
Susong Dalaga
The 200-meter-high mountain is shaped like a virgin’s breast, which translates to “susong dalaga” in the Tagalog language. A trek to this mountain challenges the grit, perseverance, and physical stamina of hikers. . But once they are at the top, a rewarding feeling of “being high” comes by looking at the scenic Laguna Lake and its pristine surroundings. The mountain can be found in Barangay Sapang, Talim Island, Binangonan.
St. Ursula Parish Churh
This two-century old church had been structurally preserved and restored to its historical significance. It was originally a chapel built in the late 15th century by the Franciscan missionaries to gain access to the native settlements around the Laguna Lake. By the 17th century, it was expanded into a big church to shelter its growing parishioners. Construction was completed in 1800 through the help of a barangay decree which compelled all delinquent male taxpayers to voluntarily work in the church’s construction.
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