The 300 challenge at Wawa Dam

Wawa Dam or  Montalban Dam

Is situated in Montalban Gorge, Rodriguez, Rizal. It was built during the  American colonial era to supply water around Metro Manila.It was used to be the only source of water for the city until Anggat Dam was built.

It was known for being the site of Bernardo de carpios legend where he was trapped in to great rocks by a shaman. 

It has also a creepy story. The locals believed that Wawa Dam claimed the lives of many. Acording to them Pandora was the caused of their deaths. Pandora is the most beautiful female  during that time who was raped and was claiming lives of men for revenge. Some said she was an enkanto or mortal girl. 

I was distracted  by my curious mind and was challenged when I was invited to join "The 300 Challenge at Wawa Dam" initiated by Mr. Gerry Gelin a Trip Planner who created the event and trip itinerary.It was really a challenge for us to spend 300php to go in an adventure near Manila.

 

I with my friends Cyril,Mam Rox ans Sir Chris met-up with the group at Jollibee Cubao Quezon City. We rode a van for 1:45minutes bound to Rodriquez Rizal.

As soon as we get there we were mesmerize by the amazing beauty of the sunrise and breathtaking mountains. We headed to the barangay hall to register.

We decided to trekked the nearby mountain to have a better view of the slopes of  Sierra Madre mountain range.

We have crossed the wooden hanging bridge.

We did climb a couple of giant rocks and without using a rope.

The slope of Sierra Madre Mountains range

Wawa Dam

As we trekked through the trail of Wawa Dam I felt the nature’s blessings and spirituality into my soul.

The site of Bernardo Carpio's legend

This is my first bamboo rafting experienced.

The nearby cave was a little bit creepy but ultimately beautiful. The limestone formation was incredible.

We went back at the town proper before nightfall. It was really an amazing experience.We spent 265php per head and that's includes fun, lifetime memories and adventure.