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.
Get in
[edit]Tanay is 46 km away from Manila and 22 km away from Antipolo. It is accessible via Manila East Road and Marcos Highway.
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.
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 proper.
There are available jeepneys in the town market are bound for Sampaloc, Daraitan and Sta. Ines. 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 Church 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]- 1 Tanay Town Center. 9AM-9PM. The only mall in Tanay, with Savemore as one of its tenants.
Eat
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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.