After a hearthy lunch, we proceeded to Angono Petroglyphs. Again, we followed the signs to Thunderbird Resort. The road here is uphill. When we got there, instead of taking a right to Thunderbird, we continued on the main road, passing a firing range and a botanical garden/restaurant on the left side. The entrance is on an alley on the left, right after the garden/restaurant, be on the lookout for a tunnel.
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Man-made Tunnel to the site |
Passing through the tunnel |
Light at the end of the tunnel |
The other side of the tunnel |
The Angono Petroglyphs Site Museum is situated at the municipality of Binangonan, province of Rizal, three and a half kilometers southeast of the town of Angono. It was discovered in 1965 by National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco during a field trip with a troop of boy scouts. He reported to the National Museum the existence of a cave with drawings of a primitive quality. [Source]
They've placed a small museum here that contains some "artifacts" and information about the petroglyphs and the place. This is also where paid for the entrance fee (PhP20.00 for adults; PhP10.00 for students).
National Museum (Angono Petroglyphs, Binangonan, Rizal) |
The "cave" is a few steps up from the museum. They've already placed a platform so that it can be saved from vandals.
I think we stayed here for 30 minutes (or maybe less) but it was worth it. It's a unique experience not far from the city. However, I guess for now, only those with private transportation have access to it.
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