Miyamit Falls
Location: Porac, Pampangga
Type and height: Cascade/ 80
meters *
Pampanga is a province known for its rich culture, its historic landmarks and its charming cuisine. But another component which is fast gaining attraction is its outdoors. One of which is Porac Falls.
Located on the
lahars created by the eruption of Mt.Pinatubo it is reality that nature has its
own way to create beauty amidst destruction.
We left Manila
in the morning and drove to Porac, Pampangga. After a 2 hour drive we passed by
the Porac Municipality for a courtesy call before heading to Brgy.Sapang Uwak
where the jump off point of Miyamit falls is located. Be ready as the final
stretch of drive will be through rough and dirt road.
Brgy. Sapang
Uwak is an Aeta resettlement area and the warm smiles of hospitality greeted us
as soon as we arrived. An amazing way to start the trek!
It was a
bright sunny day to start the trek but we chose to take the 4x4 vehicle to make
the most of our day. Through multiple rolling hills we drove with some parts
even being almost 45 degree steep. Suddenly, the following hour was all rain as
if the hot and sunny morning welcome we had earlier had only been a dream. From
a certain point our 4x4 vehicle couldn’t push forward thus we found ourselves
trekking on foot in no time.
From the main
road an indirect junction emerged with a descending trail towards the left. This
will lead to the falls while the main road will lead to the crater of Mt.
Pinatubo.
From here, the
exposed and open trail transformed to a friendlier one as we descended through
wood lands and bamboo forest. Roughly 30 minutes on our trek a dilapidated stairs
which has mostly been reclaimed by moss will be passed by.
Another short
steep path and a stream will be visible. We followed this stream upwards until
we finally reached Miyamit falls.
It was a majestic
frame perfectly placed in front of me. An almost 80 meter high mountain with
the top of it spluttering out clear waters that gently falls meticulously on
the multiple rocks beneath it as it finally reaches its catch basin. Taking a
dip is out of the question.
While sitting
and listening to the waters I looked back and pondered that this was once a wasteland
of lava and pumice and ash. It was once empty and barren. Nature does, has its
own way in bringing back beauty on this piece of land.
How to get
there:
1.)
Take a bus that will pass by Dau terminal in Pampanga.
2.)
Take a jeep going to Angeles Public Market.
3.)
From the market take another jeep going to Porac where the
Munucipality of Porac is located.
4.)
From the Municipality take a tricycle to Barangay. Sapang Uwak (Php
200.00 for 3-4 persons)
5.)
Either hire a 4x4 vehicle to take you to the junction or trek from
Brgy. Sapang Uwak
Logistics:
The
Munucipality of Porac Pampangga requires visitors of Miyamit falls to pass by
their office before heading to Brgy. Sapang Uwak.
Contact
Number: 0999.993.24.52/ (045) 329.20.53
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