Before the pandemic, tourists were content with simply taking photos of the attractive destinations they traveled to, but now, they seek more experiential travel opportunities. They want to be actively engaged and feel like a part of the tourist attraction they are visiting. This shift in preferences is evident as destinations offering enjoyable experiences in nature and the great outdoors have become the most popular choices for leisure travelers.
Being in the travel industry, I make it a point to always be on the lookout for new places that could spark the interest of fun-seekers, which is why I am very happy to have discovered this new destination.
3 Springs Mountain Park is a 16.2-hectare nature park and campsite in Tanay, Rizal which offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range. Located in Kilometer 56 Marcos Highway, Barangay Cuyambay, this 5-year-old property offers open areas and facilities that are perfect for large-scale outdoor activities.
Ideal for day tours or as a camping destination, many corporate establishments have used its wide open grounds for team-building or for any outdoor activity that promotes bonding between their officers and staff. A chat with 3 Springs Mountain Park Corporate Manager Julia Tan revealed that the Park was always booked during the Pandemic as business establishments found it a safe haven for their employees’ fun and frolic, as its facilities were all open-air, keeping everyone safe from the dreaded virus.
These days, most of the park’s bookings are from families who want to spend time communing with nature because children enjoy traversing the nature trail with their parents. Large universities have also booked the entire park to provide their students the opportunity to accomplish meaningful outdoor activities such as tree-planting sessions or learning outdoor survival skills.
Among the many facilities the park offers is a multi-purpose hall which can seat up to 300 persons, with a stage that can accommodate modern light and sound equipment. They also have spacious and well-maintained washroom and shower halls, comfortable gazebos that are scattered around the entire property, and a large parking lot that can accommodate as many as 30 SUVs.
A unique feature of the park is its Grounduno Training Venue which is dedicated to outdoor skills enhancement activities. Participants may avail of several interesting training modules that include: Outdoor Survival Skills, Emergency Medical Response, Rope Rescue and Rappelling, and Airsoft Practical Shooting.
The entire park is part of the highlands so it’s always cool in the evenings but towards the latter part of the year, guests will need to bring thick blankets if they plan to camp out in the open fields. Entrance fee for adults is only P400 and children below 13 years old, seniors and the differently able may avail of a 20 percent discount. Those who bring their own tents may pitch them for free.
More information on this jewel-of-a-nature-park may be obtained through visit3springs@gmail.com or through mobile +63 998 575 9675.
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