보홀 200% 즐기기 | Pasanjan Falls - Pagsanjan Laguna

<img src="https://t1.daumcdn.net/cfile/cafe/19455037502B463125" class="txc-image" style="CLEAR: none; FLOAT: none" actualwidth="800" hspace="1" width="800" vspace="1" border="0" id="A_19455037502B463125EB97"/> Pagsanjan Falls is also known as " Magdapio Falls". It is one of the most famous waterfall in the Philippines. It is located in the province of Laguna.   The Pagsanjan falls has its own natural beauty that fascinates the tourist from all over the globe. One of the scenes in the movie "Apocalypse Now" was filmed here in 1979, winner of 1979 Academy Award, Cannes Palme d'Or and Globe winning American Film.   The name of the town -Pagsanjan- comes from the Tagalog word "Pinagsangahan" which means "where it branches".This refers to the branching off of the two rivers, Bumbungan and Balanac.   The best way of reaching the falls is through the Shooting the Rapids boat ride, which originates from any of the resorts along Bumbungan and Balanac Rivers.Travelers are ferried to the enthralling Pagsanjan falls with the native boat (banka) paddled by expert boatmen, it takes an hour going while the return trip is just around 45 minutes. Behind the Pagsanjan falls you can find the Devil’s Cave,they named it devil’s cave because of its structure that looks like a face of a devil.      The Legend of Pagsanjan Falls According to history, the Pagsanjan Falls is rich in legendary lore. Long, long ago, recounts one legend, there were no falls. There were only the foliaged highlands, the twin rivers, called Bumbungan and Balanac, and the alluvial delta (where the town of Pagsanjan now nestles). On the eastern bank of the Bumbungan River lived two old brothers named Balubad and Magdapio. For many years, the two brothers enjoyed a rustic life of peace and happiness. But one day calamity struck. A terrible drought brought ruin and death. No rains came for successive months. The soil became dry as tinder. The blooming flowers and food plants withered and died. The birds, deer, wild hogs, monkeys, and other animals disappeared. The rivers, creeks, and mineral springs dried up. Not a single drop of life-giving rain fell from heaven.    Balubad and Magdapio suffered immensely. Day and night, they prayed for rain, but the gods did not heed their prayers. The older and weaker of the two brothers, Balubad, died of thirst. Magdapio, with a sorrowing heart, buried him on the slope of the mountain overlooking the river delta. This mountain is now called Balubad.   Left alone in a waterless world, Magdapio agonizingly trekked to the upper region of the arid riverbed. He reached the high rocky cliffs, after an arduous journey. To his utter disappointment, he found no water. "Ye gods!" he sobbed bitterly, "Where is the water?" In despair, he angrily hurled down his big cane among the rocks. Suddenly, a spring bubbled on the spot where the cane fell. Rapidly it grew bigger. The fresh waters roared down the canyon walls, soon becoming a booming waterfall. Amazed at the miracle, Magdapio fell on his knees and thanked the gods. He drank the cool water until he felt new energy surging in his blood. Thus emerged the falls of Pagsanjan.