Chasing Malibiclibic

Who would have thought such beauty exists somewhere near Manila?

She is beautiful by being her raw, simple, and low-profile self. 
She lives in a not-so-distant world, but off-the-beaten path. 
She is welcoming, but she is not easy to get. 
Adore her, but please don't destroy her. 

She is Malibiclibic Falls. 


It was one of those getaways planned so randomly,  one of those that did not cost an arm and a leg for us to push through, and a trip that did not have to take an entire day.  But guess what,  we enjoyed it!


I was born in Cavite. I live here all my life, but I am amazed that there are still a lot of things that would excite me about this province; things to discover,  which I bet not every Caviteno -- myself included --knew (yet).  Exciting times!

Yes,  I've been hearing a few things about the Bailen (or the new name,  General Emilio Aguinaldo) but it was my first time to set foot to the place.  I'm glad that I did.

Where to?  Photo credit: Lelay

The trip is great for nature lovers, especially to those that seek less-traveled places.  For seasoned hikers,  this is just a walk in the park. For the not-so-into-hiking,  it would require a good amount of effort and stamina, but it is not so bad  (and it is so worth it!). It's just important that one knows how to assess his health and capacity to hike.  Since the hike would not take too much time,  one can just enjoy the walk at his most convenient pacing.

The good weather conspired with us to make the trip more enjoyable.  If we went there during the wet season,  it could have been more challenging because the steep trails could be muddy.  Imagine that.


The town is indeed blessed with this nature's gem. It deserves the benefits of national attention in terms of tourism,  but I honestly think the people in charge of Malibiclibic need to be ready for it. As of now, they don't get too much visitors yet,  maybe because the place is not too well-known and the trails are not so well-defined yet. But they tend to be too kind to visitors that they don't impose proper care of surroundings. I see some abandoned bottles around,  and some pieces of plastic wrappers.  When we are about to ascend back to the barangay hall, we were even told to leave just leave our trash at the side because Kuya (the guide) said, "nililinis naman namin yan kapag hindi na taglagas".    Of course,  we insisted to bring them with us.


The beauty of the falls is a sight to behold.  But you can only see it from afar,  because getting near it by walking or swimming could be dangerous.  We suggested to have a balsa and make it available for rent. This could be a win-win situation because the tourist/travelers would enjoy the view better, without sacrificing safety.  At the same time it could be income-generating for the maintenance of the place, or maybe for the livelihood of the locals. Kuya said that it's been a plan,  but  nobody had the time to make it happen yet.








How To Get There?
(Tips for the Commuter)

1. Take Naic-bound Bus. If you're coming from Manila, the easiest way would be from Costal Mall. Take a bus with Naic and Ternate signboard. If you're from anywhere in Cavite, you may be able to figure out how. :)
2. Alight at the intersection, a few meters past Mc Donald's along the highway.
3. Head to Naic Central Terminal. Ask people for directions or ride a tricycle that could take you there.
4. Ride a jeep with signboard: Bailen or General Emilio Aguinaldo. Bailen is the old name of the town.
5. Ask the driver to drop you off Bgy Lumipa. The Bgy Hall is not along the highway, but should be a few walks away from the road.  The Bgy Hall is where you would register and get a guide (one of their bgy police members).

McDonald's Naic along the highway to Naic Central Terminal:


Naic Terminal to Bgy Lumipa, Bailen



How much did it cost me?

P500-600 is a safe budget.