Ipo Dam View Deck (Tanawan)

Brgy. San Mateo, Norzagaray, Bulacan

4.7(577 on Google)

Entrance Fee

₱5 – ₱10 donation

Open Hours

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily

Difficulty

Easy

Best Time

Sunrise or late afternoon for the best light

About this place

Locally known as "Tanawan," the Ipo Dam View Deck is a favorite golden-hour spot for photographers and day-trippers. From the ridge, visitors get a sweeping view of Ipo Dam's turquoise waters set against the Sierra Madre mountains, one of the best sunrise and sunset viewpoints near Metro Manila.

Accessibility

Best reached by private vehicle or motorcycle: limited public transport
Tricycles for hire from Barangay Bigte (~₱300 one-way as of last check)
Short walk from the parking area to the viewing ridge
Not wheelchair accessible: unpaved cliffside terrain

Activities

SightseeingPhotographyPicnics

Amenities

Small sari-sari storeLimited parking

Reviews from Google Maps

Sourced live from Google Maps, not written for this site.

4.7(577 on Google)

Ace G

· 5 years ago

They made man made structures that can allow you to take nice photos from the place. Accessible and on the way to Bitbit River. Small fee required to access the photo ops venues. Expect huts around selling food..some with their own view decks.

Lorven Fabiala

· 4 years ago

What's special about this place is the relaxing ride and of course the beautiful view when you reach the destination. Once you get here, be sure to enjoy the fresh air. Here are some photos of the view deck and some eatery nearby.

Zohrab Markarian

· 4 years ago

The place itself is not really special besides a nice view. But you should definitely try the unli lugaw. It tastes good, the service is very friendly and eating a delicious but very affordable little meal while enjoying such a beautiful view is really great. So if you pass by then you should have at least a little stopover. 👍👍👍

Glenn Torres

· 3 years ago

Long trip, as in longer than the main road Twisting no end, but rewarded with a view, though no longer majestic as it used to be. Water at the Angat watershed was green in color. With so many people swimming in the river, no wonder it's muddy. Wondering no end too why a family own the river and another family owns thousands of hectares (over a million square meter with signs posted PRIVATE PROPERTY/S) of mountain land, when I thought mountain areas and rivers are own by the state and are public domain.