Tanay is a town in Rizal, Philippines. The northern portion of the town lies within the Sierra Madre mountains.
Understand
[edit]The town's name was derived from its old name "Monte de Tan-ay", meaning "Mountain of Tanay", which reflects the area's mountainous location within the Sierra Madre.
Tanay virtually has two town centers: the old poblacion at the floodplain of the Tanay River leading to Laguna de Bay, and Sampaloc, the commercial hub of the upland barangays that has grown thanks to the opening of the Marcos Highway, the presence of the Camp Capinpin military garrison, and an influx of hikers and affluent people and property developers seeking to find a spot in the Sierra Madre to build their dream resthouse far from the stress of Metro Manila.
Get in
[edit]Tanay is 46 kilometres (29 mi) away from Manila and 22 kilometres (14 mi) away from Antipolo. It is accessible via Manila East Road (for the barangays along Laguna de Bay) and Marcos Highway (for Sampaloc and other upland barangays). A two-lane inner road parallel to Manila East Road connects the town center of Tanay with those of Baras and Pililla. The Tanay-Sampaloc Road serves as a capillary between the three roads and runs from Sampaloc to the town market at Plaza Aldea.
Jeepneys from the terminal in the town market are bound for Cainta, Starmall EDSA in Mandaluyong, Pililla, Jalajala and Siniloan. Jeepneys from the terminal in Sampaloc are bound for Cogeo in Antipolo. The minibus service from SM Masinag in Antipolo bound for Pililla passes through Tanay.
Get around
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Places within the town proper are accessible by tricycle. Northernmost barangays, such as Daraitan, San Andres and Sta. Ines, are accessible by jeep from the town market via Sampaloc Road.
See
[edit]- 1 Regina Rica (Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia), San Antonio Ave., Brgy. Sampaloc (near Marcos Highway). W-Su 8AM-5PM. Home of the giant Virgin Mary statue.
- 2 Daranak Falls, Brgy. Tandang Kutyo. 8AM-5PM. Derived from the word "dadanak", which means "to flow", describing the falls.
- 3 Calinawan Cave, Calinawan Rd., Brgy. Tandang Kutyo. 7AM-5:30PM.
- 4 San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church (Tanay Church), M.H. del Pilar St. Among the 25 National Cultural Treasure Churches declared by the NCCA due to the five rococo-influenced retablos.
- 5 Parola, P. Burgos St (Dike at the end of the road.). Provides a view of the Laguna lake and Rizal's nearby towns.
Do
[edit]There are a lot of restaurants and cafes along Marcos Highway in Cuyambay and Sampaloc that provide the overlooking views of Rizal province.
An annual Tanay Rodeo is celebrated every third week of January in line with the celebration of Tanay Town Fiesta to promote the cattle and agri-eco tourism in the town.
Buy
[edit]Malls
[edit]- 1 Tanay Town Center. 9AM-9PM. The only mall in Tanay, with Savemore as one of its tenants.
Markets
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Pranjetto Hills Resort and Conference Center, Marcos Highway, Brgy. Sampaloc. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 12NN. A hotel, resort and activity center.