The Wawa Dam
Wawa Dam: The Pride of Rodriguez, Rizal Are you looking for a place where you can relax, take pictures and even enjoy the wonders of the nature all at once? There is a place here at Rodriguez, Rizal called "Wawa Dam" which is approximately one and half hour drive from Metro Manila. Wawa Dam was built in 1909 during the American colonial era to provide the water needs for Manila . It used to the only water source for Metro Manila until Angat Dam was built, it was abandoned since 1968. Until now there is a plan to reuse the dam, due to insufficient water supply in Metro Manila. What to Do in Wawa Dam: • Swimming • Mountain Climbing • Landscape Photography • Camping/Sightseeing • Boating • Film Shooting Sitio Wawa is also known as the jump-off point when you trek to either Mt. Pamitinan or Mt. Binacayan. It is also near the starting point of many more mountains such as Mt. Balagbag, Mt. Hapunang Banoi and Mt. Parawagan. But, if you’re