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Katubhan Falls and Mat-I Falls: Gifts of nature

The status quo that people face has altered our ways of life. It has controlled us to express our thoughts, made all of us stay at home, and turned our lives into a boring state. Of course, we have paid attention to the very subtle details of the given policies and rules from the local and national governments. However, we have been close enough to surrender. We have become tired of waiting to end this crisis. We have lost everything as we have not fully adapted to the so-called new normal. We have become crazy in a way that we do not know what to do. We just buy pots and plant plants. Others tend to resort to playing mobile legends; whereas, some turn into Netflix. And yet, we have known that some of our friends had to find ways to survive. We drive tricycles like Eric Fructuoso, sell Siomai like Ate Gay, and retail fruit gummies like me. And then, we have become tired of doing this over and over again that we have lost our chances to unwind. Since this pandemic comes near its end, I hope so, we should consider finding ways to unwind. Perhaps, we can go camping beside the hills, swimming in the pool, trekking into the hilly forest. If we do some of these adventure activities, perhaps, we can eliminate the trails of stress and the remnants of frustration that the present condition showers on us. How about going to Katubhan and Mat-I Falls?

A Glorious Wonder of Nature in Claveria, Misamis Oriental

Location of Katubhan falls and Mat-i falls

Katubhan falls and Mat-i falls, which are the twin falls, are located at Barangay Mat-i, Claveria, Misamis Oriental. From Claveria, we spend around 30-45 minutes of trekking on a steep trail in the area within the stunning landscape. Trekkers and vacationers can experience a great adventure and an awesome experience. These twin waterfalls become the gorgeous possessions of Claveria municipality. Explorers and holidaymakers describe this twin falls as a congruently challenging in terms of both tracks with their imposing panoramic views given by nature.

A Magnificent Spot for Artistic Pictorial in the Falls in Claveria, Misamis Oriental

How Do We Get There

We only take one hour and thirty minutes to go to Claveria if we are from Cagayan de Oro City. Here is what we do.

    1. We need to communicate with the Claveria Tourism Office first.
    2. Next, we have to hire our local guides. As recommended by Sir Jhong, we can choose either Ar-Ar Abrogar with his mobile phone dial 09755496786 or Kokong Bear Andam with his mobile phone dial 09059610895. We only pay ₱00 for the tour guide fee for 10 trekkers.
    3. From Agora Terminal, Cagayan de Oro, we take an air-conditioned van bound to Claveria for only ₱00. We expect 1 hour and 30 minutes to arrive at the destination.
    4. Then, we meet our local guides in Claveria. Once we do, we take bao-bao, dulog, tuktok, tri-cab, or whatever you call it, going to Barangay Mat-i. Each trekker will pay ₱00 per person. We spend 30 minutes in Mat-i Town.
    5. Moreover, we have to be ready and prepare for our knees because we have to hike downhill so steep that we need to take a pause. This descending trek to the falls seems perfect for those adventurous persons.
    6. As well, we cross the river as we head toward the falls. As we cross and trek the river, we make sure we have waterproof bags to keep our belongings dry since we expect the river to be knee-deep level.
    7. Since we food corner shops are unavailable, we have to bring our food and water.
    8. As responsible trekkers and citizens, we bring our trash bags to keep those food wrappers and others as we maintain the area to be clean. We do not need to leave our trash in the site to preserve sanitation around the waterfalls and anywhere in the vicinity.
So, How About Gesturing Our Hands as a Sign of Fulfillment! Please Visit Claveria Today.

So, if we are ready, we set the timetable and make things possible. We would like to thank the following people: AboutCagayandeOro.Com, Sir Jhong, and the Pack of Wolves, as well as the Claveria Tourism Office and Tour Guides.

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Sipaka Heights: A perfect embrace of nature

Unwinding ourselves from everyday pandemonium helps us resolve some issues of our wellbeing. When we say health, we consider emotional, mental, and physical issues. We only want to relax just a little bit to end our common and everyday fiasco at home, in school, at work, and in the community. Our friends are correct when they invite us to wind down just a little bit and take their time to be happy. However, we often refuse to take our time because we feel like being edgy and overwrought due to the current predicament in the world. On the contrary, we all have the options to make. We can do all things within our grasp. We are in control. We just don’t mind all forms and shapes of stress that exist around us. We have to take a break. In other words, we have to pause for a moment from what we are doing. We, now, imagine how we can reduce the stressful situations that we are getting into the day-to-day mayhem. When our friends invite us to go somewhere else, somewhere exciting, we need to grab such opportunities and pack our bags. We have to unwind. When our friends ask us to go with them to Sipaka Heights, that’s the time when we say we better get going.

Be in the Scene at Sipaka Heights, Talisayan, Misamis Oriental

Sipaka Heights is in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental. It has been the tourist destination in the area where we surely feel the atmosphere and the tempting paradise. It has an amusing turquoise-blue beach seen from the top of the mountain. It has gorgeous spots to allow us to gesture for picturesque and scenic snapshots. It offers us good vibes if we allow ourselves to feel the wonder of nature. Well, we may ask, “Have you been to Sipaka Heights?” If not, then we will take you to Sipaka Heights. For now, we only need to imagine the scenery as we walk together through the gorgeous backdrop and the magnificence of Talisayan town. So, we set our plans. We have to spend our time with family members and friends. We have to remember that we don’t exist here in the world to work hard, pay bills, and die. We are passengers who always travel and make the most of our lives. Look around us. What is happening? Is it worth waiting for miracles that everything gets normal and government officials give us a good life? No, it’s not. We have had enough for all these gibberish political dramas and lies. So, we firmly take our chances to enjoy ourselves from the miracles of nature. We have to live and re-live every moment that we have. We don’t exactly know when we stop breathing. At least, we enjoy traveling around the places where we love most. Indeed, we need to go to Sipaka Heights.

Beautiful Spots Where We Can Drink, Eat, and Focus Our Cameras for Pictorials

What’s more, Sipaka Heights has all that we need. We can absolutely feel the blowy atmosphere plus the wind-swept environment. We can, also, smell the great scent of the ocean wind. We can, furthermore, feel the warm embrace of the sun while spending everything all night long at Sipaka Heights. Known as the diving spot in Talisayan, Sipaka Heights puts a landmark of the site. Lovely as it is, we can enjoy the view of Camiguin since Sipaka Heights allows us to glance the Camiguin Island. Also, we can have a remarkable experience if we plan ahead of time. In doing so, we have to contact the local tourism office in Talisayan. We can ask if we can hire a local tour guide to help us reach the destination safely.

A Breathtaking Experience in the Pictorial of a Lifetime at Sipaka Heights

Oh, before we forget, Sipaka Heights is a hill. This mountain extends to the sea. As seen on the photos provided by Explore Misamis Oriental PH, we will feel awed and get surprised by the outstanding view of the shorelines and the foothills nearby. Did we mention that we are from Cagayan de Oro? Yes, we did. From Cagayan de Oro, we take two (2) hours to travel to the widely held holidaymaker or traveler destination in the province. We don’t need to worry about the stress of going there. The soothing scenery rewards us to witness the beauty of nature, allows us to go for a boat tour, and then swim in the astounding white beaches around the area.

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Bolyok Falls: Naawan’s amazing pride to visit

Bolyok Falls is one of the amazing tourist spots in Misamis Oriental. It is the pride of Naawan where guests can visit from time to time. As well, the cold, crystal water exceeds expectations. Therefore, you need to go to Bolyok Falls the next time you visit Misamis Oriental.

Bolyok Falls in Naawan, Misamis Oriental gives us an astonishing feeling. Since Bolyok is near, you can quench yourself with crystal clear water at any time. At Bolyok, you also get to gratify yourself with the cool and refreshing falls. With its 5 to 7 feet depth, more guests choose to visit the place that makes it very popular. Of course, you can spend your holidays and weekends diving into the revitalizing waters once in a while. Some local tourists claim that Bolyok Falls gives you an exciting adventure to make you feel at home with nature.  If you just try to feel the presence of nature, you can see how nature provides you with beauty and wonder.

Bolyok Falls adds beauty to your province. You just need to spend your time living your lives to the fullest. You just don’t live for work, pay our bills, and die. You can celebrate life, too. For example, you exist here on Earth to be happy. So, you stop lying and rumor-mongering, as well as assassinating other characters behind their backs. You must think that you are passengers here on Earth. You can’t stay forever. Since you have a limited life span here on Earth, you have to spend your remaining days and nights or months and years fulfilling your longing for adventure and traveling around places and the world in general.

A Group of People Gesturing within the Beauty of Nature at Bolyok Falls in Naawan

You’ve been telling others from your narratives that traveling has always been fun. Yes, it has been fun. You don’t have to be bitter or even negative looking at things around you. You just have to be appreciative. And if you go on an excursion, you always feel gratified to accomplish your simple, yet meaningful adventures.

Now, you just set your plans, prepare for a few dollars or pesos, and pack your things to get ready for adventure. If you do this, you know and understand how important it is to commune with nature and embrace the beauty of nature, as well as travel. If you go to Bolyok Falls in Naawan, Misamis Oriental, you surely spend two hours of the trip, plus or minus, if you are from Cagayan de Oro. In the end, you can then enjoy the beauty of trekking if you want to do it. 

A Weekend Adventure of Excitement and Fun at Bolyok Falls in Naawan, Misamis Oriental

How Much Will We Spend

    • ₱30.00 for the Entrance Fee
    • ₱50.00 – ₱800.00 for various cottage rental rates
    • ₱0.00 for corkage

How Much Do We Travel

If you are from Cagayan de Oro, you spend two (2) hours for a ride. Then, you stop when you see 7-Eleven Convenience Store. You head straight and spend another 30 minutes going to the entrance of Bolyok Falls. From 7-Eleven to the highway, you can say that the ride requires time.

A Stunning Grandeur of Nature at Bulyok Falls in Naawan, Misamis Oriental

Before We Forget

Bolyok Falls is for everyone. In our mother tongue, we call it “pang-masa siya ug okay ra kaayo mga Beeshy.” Despite the distance, we can get the advantage of the entrance fee. From Bolyok, we can have Mahangub Falls if we want more moments of adventure. We can tell everyone this. The water is so cool and refreshing. As adventurous people, we expect nothing but excitement and fun.

P.S. We would like to thank Jeff Aquino from Katawa CDO Doodzkie for the information and Kimyy Villarubia for the photos.

Here’s a map…

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Eleaga Camping Resort: An amazing escapade

Davao City, which is quite remote from Misamis Oriental, offers some spectacular sites for holidaymakers and travelers like our visit. One of these sites where we love to sojourn is Eleaga Camping Resort. Perhaps, this resort site fascinates us because of some activities to make merry. As well, this nature-like and can’t-miss resort is at Camp Eleaga, Lake Macaduhong, Malabog, Davao City. We can have day tours or overnight stays if we want. Eleaga Camping Resort has tree-houses and close cottages if we want privacy. If we bring food and beverages, the resort does not charge any corkage fees. Of course, that makes sense at all.

Eleaga Camping Resort provides some amenities fishing areas, life jackets for rafting, affordable food services, and videoke machines for sing-a-long moments. It charms its guests and visitors various activities, such as fishing carps and other freshwater fish, diving into the pool, and bamboo rafting. While doing these activities, our loved ones and friends can prepare food there and cook some tribal-style gastronomies or homegrown cuisines.

How about Diving into the Powdered-Blue Swimming Pool

Well, we’re talking about the rates.

    • Day Tour Charge – ₱30.00
    • Overnight- ₱80.00
    • Use of the Treehouses – ₱500.00 For Overnight
    • Use of the Close Cottages ₱300.00 for Day Tour
    • No Corkage

How about amenities?

    • Eleaga Camping Resort offers videoke services. Since there is no curfew of videoke, we need to minimize the sounds from 9 PM onwards. If some tourists come and spend overnight, they have to stop singing until 9 PM and pay respect to others. If many choose to stay overnight, we have to end the videoke sessions at 9 PM to let others take rest.
    • As well, we can go fishing if want to grill some fish. We just need to bring with us our fishing gear if we wish to catch some fish. Once we get some fish, we kilo it. We have to pay ₱100.00 a kilo for freshwater fish. If we go rafting, we have to use a life jacket worth ₱100.00 an hour.
    • Additionally, Eleaga Camping Resort provides us with a reasonably priced and sumptuous food on the table. However, if we are not in the mood to cook, we ask the resort to cook for us. We just need to pay for the cooking service fees.
    • Moreover, we can buy something to take home. Perhaps, we can select several memento items to bring at home. If we want pure wild honey, the key chains, and many others, we can have any of them.
Well, We Can Definitely Swim in the Pool. However, We Cannot Swim in the Lake without a Bamboo Raft…

How do we get there?

If we reach Davao City, we take an L3 van or any Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) or Jeepney to Calinan. Then, we need to ask the driver to drop us off at Gaisano Grand Mall.

From Gaisano Grand Mall, we need to look for a single motorcycle good for 2-3 persons to save money. We have to tell the motorcycle drivers that we need to go to the place Camp Eleaga so we can witness the grandeur of Malabog Lake. Well, we just have to ask the driver regarding the fare for a one-way drive. The last time when we checked the one-way ride was ₱300.00 for one motorcycle. If we include the back fare, we have to pay another ₱300.00. Of course, this situation is an adventure, we do expect of the bumpy ride due to the rock-strewn road. However, it will be even nicer for us if we ride on a four-wheel-drive vehicle like SUV or any vehicles to get there.

What’s more, some local tourists highly commend Eleaga Camping Resort for Team Buildings, Family Occasions, and other activities. For us, we consider it just fine. The flowing water from the lake is clean. The management of the resort guarantees that the pool is clean. In other words, the management cleans the pool every day. Oh, before we forget, we highly appreciate the friendly and accommodating customer services, too. If we ask the signal there, Globe gives us the Fourth-Generation (4G) Signal. We can contact the management through this mobile phone dial at 09128889387. Oh, did you ask if the place is safe? Well, what we know is that Police Officers do station around 300 meters to secure the area. Therefore, we are safe.

P.S. Fees may vary.

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Don Narciso Café: A spectacular scenery to visit

Months ago, my friends invited me to go to Claveria. I asked them why I had to go to Claveria where I could spend my days and nights at home. The physical distancing regulations and the stay-at-home policies were underway, and these rules compelled me to remain immobile. Of course, I was afraid that police officers would catch me in the open when my only reason for going out was to have some fun. I knew police officers would be mad at me knowing that I would only find places to enjoy while the rest were struggling and suffering from the crisis. Besides, fines, once being caught, were high. As a result, I had to stay at home and waited for the COVID-19 pandemic to subside.

A wonderful site of Don Narciso Cafe in Claveria, Misamis Oriental

Conversely, the pandemic has been plaguing the country and the world as well. It has been pushing me to extend my patience. It made me feel even sicker and more bored than usual. Some of my friends back home died because of depression, mental torture, and stress. Without anything on a table due to no food, no job, and no medicine and without any support from the government, some of my friends perished. They died in vain. Even if the national government and the local government helped the people, there were a few officials who failed to show compassion and humanity. They supported their rich friends, or they only helped those people whom they knew. Anyway, I should move on to the present situation. I had to change my perspective in life. I could not turn back times, and we have been in this together. So, I took my chances to go outside and to enjoy just a little bit. I put my face mask on, wore my eyeglasses, and packed all my traveling apparels. Then, I contacted other friends to fetch me. Here they came. With their traveling garments on, we rode in a rented van going to Claveria to try to eliminate the stress and unwind just a little bit.

Customers in a Stunning View of Don Narciso Cafe in Claveria, Misamis Oriental

Traveling has been fun. It seemed that my friends and I just traveled back in time. While traveling, I let go of my musings that evoked my childhood experiences. However, I managed to return to my realities when other friends told me that we were in Claveria then. Yes, we were in Claveria. With more than a few minutes of traveling down the road to Claveria’s main site, we gladly reached it. Then, we head to Janopolan Nature Spring and Pool to Jaco’s Stopover, Claveria View Deck, and then awesome place Don Narciso Café. I felt impressed and overwhelmed seeing the panoramic view. Claveria’s mountainous site and its cold and freezing atmosphere permitted us to get off the van. So, we stopped right there, ordered some delicious and nutritious food, and got amazed by the splendor of the overlooking and mountainous area.

A Delightful Taste of a Nutritious Food at Don Narciso Cafe

Additionally, Don Narciso Café has been awe-inspiring. Its food service, food taste, and view did, however, spell magic in me. I just loved the food and the vista that other tourists adored. In the back of mind, I realized that the province of Misamis Oriental constantly charmed those local and foreign travelers with gripping tourist attractions. This province gave vacationers some stunning sites that showcased eye-catching destinations for travel. Just like other provinces and regions, local businesses and local governments worked hard to promote their provinces. This time, the management of Don Narciso Café thrived in promoting Claveria and Misamis Oriental as well. As a result, numerous motorists and holidaymakers, who took Route 955, could stopover at Don Narciso Café for breakfast meals and snacks. As well, Don Narciso Cafe served some pasta, loaves of sandwiches, cups of coffee, and smoothies, as well as other cold drinks.

At this point, going outside to breathe and inhale fresh air helped us survive from boredom and depression. It even made us feel alive again. The COVID-19 pandemic has made us vulnerable to emotional and psychological illness because we just imprisoned ourselves in the four corners of our rooms. Psychologically, the physical distancing guidelines and the stay-at-home policies have made me ill. Some of my friends have just died because of depression, heart and panic attacks, and stroke. For me, I had to save myself. I had to go outside to breathe fresh air in the mountains. Since Don Narciso Café is open, I have to remove my boredom and stress. For all of us, if we considered that going outside would be beneficial, we could go to Don Narciso Café at Route 955, Lanise, Claveria, Misamis Oriental.

Furthermore, we could cherry-pick the best food they served:

Finally, we can go to View Deck and then head toward Don Narciso Café for more than two-and-a-half-kilometer ride. It meant that we could have twice excitement and fun. If we wished to contact the owner, we could dial their mobile phone dial at 0917 708 5025 for possible booking and reservation, perhaps. Regardless of where we were, we could go directly to Claveria by using Google Maps, simple as it would be.

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Tiklas Falls: An outstanding waterfall to witness

One of the greatest and most impressive tourist destinations in Misamis Oriental is Tiklas Falls. Its form, shape, and structure appear to be the gate of Atlantis hidden in the middle of nowhere. With its spectacular scenery and view, local and foreign tourists cannot resist taking their time and diving into the stunning tourist destinations in the region. As well, the splish-splashing cascade, the cerulean-blue swimming pool, the lush green scenery, and the exuberant tourist attraction hook and captivate the hearts of holidaymakers to visit the place. As well, the well-crafted and well-designed cerulean-blue swimming pool in the middle of the area looks like the gate of Atlantis or the portal of the lost city somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle and enthralls holidaymakers owing to its cool and refreshing waters. Picture-perfect as it is, Tiklas Falls appears to be the Atlantis of Gingoog City. Located in the Lawit Town, Gingoog City, this spectacular tourist destination has been the prevailing tourist spot in Misamis Oriental. At present, the city government of Gingoog has developed Tiklas Falls as an Eco-Tourism Park. It means that Tiklas Falls has a lot of things to offer.

Local and foreign tourists from Cagayan de Oro and Butuan City can easily go to Gingoog City. From Cagayan de Oro, tourists will take 122 kilometers east to Gingoog City. From Butuan City, tourists take 74 kilometers to Gingoog City. In other words, local and foreign vacationers can enjoy themselves at Tiklas Falls since it is the most renowned tourist attraction in Gingoog City. Aside from Iligan City in Lanao Del Norte Province, Gingoog becomes the “City of Waterfalls.

An Inviting and Magnificent Beauty of Tiklas Falls in Gingoog City

Essentially, Tiklas Falls mesmerizes all holidaymakers with the captivating and catching cascade of dashing waters. It lets vacationers have their get-together gimmicks and picnics while exploiting the falls as the backdrop. Before arriving at the falls, holidaymakers take 15 minutes more or less on a murky and rock-strewn trail to Tiklas Falls. Just like any other tourist charms, the neighboring sites of Tiklas Falls have various resorts. The city government of Gingoog develops the area as part of the eco-tourism program so that local and foreign tourists can enjoy swimming in a pool. As expected, tourists can see some cottages obtainable for rentals, which cost around ₱200.00. The reasonably priced cottages, food and beverages, and other menus are remaining for the visitors. As well, travelers and visitors will pay ₱20 (adult) and P10 (children 12 years below) for their entrance fees. With these fees, vacationers can only enjoy the cool and refreshing waters. They can do a lot of excitement and fun. They can, also, take pictures as they stand on the concrete bridge. The picturesque view of the waterfalls permits holidaymakers and travelers to capture the picture-perfect photographs.

Additionally, local and foreign tourists knew that the city government of Gingoog and the management of Tiklas Falls did not allow littering in the area. In this case, they could preserve cleanliness, order, and peace of the place. However, local and foreign visitors also knew that Tiklas Falls’ management did not have accommodations within the area. They have to return to the metropolitan if they have a week-long experience in the place.

An Exciting Location of Tiklas Falls like the Gate of Atlantis in the Middle of Nowhere

How To Get There

Local and foreign tourists, who wish to visit Tiklas Falls, may take various means of transportation by air, land, and sea.

By Air

If tourists are from Manila and other countries, they can take airplanes. From Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila to Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, they can Cebu Pacific, Air Asia, and Philippines Airlines. Upon arriving at the Laguindingan Airport, they can take taxis or jeepneys going to Cagayan de Oro Bus Terminal. However, if money is not a problem for fair and if taxi drivers are friendly and fine, tourists from the airport can go directly to Gingoog City. On the contrary, if tourists are financially meticulous, they can take taxis from Laguindingan Airport to Cagayan de Oro Bus Terminal. From there, they take Rural Transit Buses or any buses going to Gingoog City.

By Sea

If sightseers and travelers are from Manila, holidaymakers can take 2GO (previously known as Superferry). This sea transport offers passengers some trips four times as the weekly sailing calendar from Manila seaport going to Cagayan de Oro. They can, also, choose 2GO two times as the weekly sailing calendar from Manila to Butuan (Nasipit seaport). If day-trippers and trekkers are from Cebu City, they take the ferryboat excursion going to Cagayan de Oro City and Butuan. Well, tourists know that they have a nightly sailing schedule to Butuan and Cagayan de Oro if they are from Cebu.

By Land

If sightseers and travelers are from Butuan and Cagayan de Oro City, they take the Rural Transit schedules going to Gingoog City. If tourists are from Butuan City, they can take buses bound to Gingoog City with travel time around two to three hours. they just need to tell the car owners to dewdrop them off at Eskina Santiago or the junctures going to Tiklas Fall. They can see a massive signboard indicating Tiklas Falls’s directions.

A Picture-Perfect Spot of Tiklas Falls in Gingoog City

On the other hand, if tourists come from Gingoog City, they take motorcycles to Eskina Santiago. If they are from CDO, they take buses bound to Butuan or Gingoog for two to three hours. In Gingoog, they can drop off at Eskina Santiago. At Eskina Santiago, they can take motorcycles or tricycles locally termed as habal-habal going to Tiklas Falls. Well, they can negotiate the motorcycle drivers paying them ₱150.00 for the trip. Excitingly, they can take a walk for 350 meters from the entrance to the bravura gate of Atlantis or the splendid waterfalls of Gingoog.

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Tinago Falls: Biliran’s stunning tourist attraction

Diving into the cerulean-blue, cold refreshing and cascading falls can be an appealing adventure of a lifetime. What else can local and foreign tourists look for it when they truly enjoy diving, rafting, and even somersaulting in the fresh, yet amazing waterfalls. Well, they can never ignore the notable location of Tinago Falls as one of the superlative lures in Biliran province. Holidaymakers and vacationers, for instance, love to set their vacation somewhere cold, refreshing, and wet adventure. However, they get a little bit confused about the name of the falls since they also know another Tinago Falls in Mindanao. As adventurous as they are, they ask where this Tinago Falls is. Is this the Tinago Falls in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in Mindanao? Perhaps, local and foreign tourists must differentiate the two falls in different regions. It is because vacationers can go to two Tinago Falls in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Moreover, this Tinago Falls is in the town of Caibiran in the province of Biliran. In other words, this beautiful scenery with its display of beauty and power with a height of around 90 feet is not the Tinago Falls in the Mindanao region. This is the Tinago Falls in Visayas, particularly in Caibiran, Biliran.

This famous destination among tourists called Tinago Falls surely offers a stunning display of water and rock being walled with the immense woodlands and green flora. Local and foreign holidaymakers can surely find this place a timeless paradise that tends to parade the expected grandeur of the province. Of course, if tourists do not know where Biliran is, they can surely check Google Maps or ask some friends where it is. However, this article gives tourists the address where Tinago Falls in Biliran in the Eastern Visayas region. Travelers should know that Biliran is one of the country’s smallest and newest provinces in the country. As well, they can visit the place in less than a kilometer north of the island of Leyte.

A Magnificent Adventure in the Cold and Refreshing Tinago Falls in Biliran Province

Accommodations

Vacationers can have some of these excellent accommodations in Naval City in Biliran. They can go to the following destinations:

    • Jimmy’s House. Local and foreign tourists check in there at Agta Beach, VRC Resort, Biliran, Biliran Province.
    • Marvin’s Seaside Inn. At this point, holidaymakers can go to Barangay Atipolo Naval, Biliran Province for good places to stay.
    • Brigida Tourist Inn. Tourists can go to Castin Street, Naval, Biliran Province and check the inns for themselves.
    • Redstone Ville Beach Resto Bar and Inn. Tourists can get their stunning accommodations at Barangay Pulangbato, Almeria, Naval, Biliran Province.

How To Get There

By Air

It is easy to go to Tinago Falls in Biliran. Travelers can take the plane via Tacloban City. Local airlines from Manila do not have to worry since daily to Tacloban City are available.

By Land

From the airport, they can take available buses and vans as a mode of transportation heading for Naval. Anyway, the travel time from Tacloban Airport to Naval will take more or less 3 hours.

By Sea

At this point, vacationers do not need to spend much money on plane tickers. They can reach Biliran by taking a ferry boat from Cebu going to Ormoc City. Upon arriving, they can take the air-conditioned vans going to Naval.

For that reason, heading for Tinago Falls in Biliran appears to be exciting after all. It is because local and foreign tourists will surely love the place. As well, the elements of excitements are present that they get to know the place the moment they arrive. Truly, the adventure will be awesome. As vacationers take their experiences to the next level, tourists can set their plans and consider Tinago Falls in Biliran the next time they travel.

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Maria Cristina Falls: Embracing nature at its best

Maria Cristina Falls has been one of the most famed waterfalls in the Philippines. Its natural landmark makes the local government of Iligan City and its adjacent towns feel very proud. Its cascading water that comes from the Agus River harnesses power as one of the primary sources of electricity in the region. Local tourists and travelers, certainly, call it the “twin falls” because of its enormous rock dividing the flow of the waters. The splendid beauty of the falls even captivates the hearts of the tourists and makes this place a must-see allure in the Mindanao region, particularly in Iligan City and Linamon. Of course, Maria Cristina Falls receives care from the local government. The National Power Corporation, for instance, operates in it that gives people electric powers to all residential households, commercial buildings, and industries. As well, Maria Cristina’s Nature’s Park positions itself between the boundaries of barangays, such as Maria Cristina, Buru-un, and Dicutalan in which holidaymakers and local tourists can spot it directly. Unlike other falls, tourists from the main road can reach the place as they only spend 9.3 kilometers. As tourists do not need trekking to see its beauty due to the visibility of Maria Cristina Falls and Nature’s Park on the road, they can simply spell amazement and wonder of Iligan City.

A Glimpse of the Beautiful Nature of Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan City

Changing Business Conditions

The COVID-19 pandemic and the Red Alert statuses may, somehow, alter the course of actions and business transactions of Maria Cristina Falls. The local and national governments implement strict guidelines and rules on travel. Perhaps, local tourists and holidaymakers can check the tourism office of Iligan City or Linamon and check further details before going there for a swim. They need to check and prepare in advance so that everything will be set when the tourism office of Iligan City gives a go signal for tourists.

Reasons Why Tourists Visit Maria Cristina Falls

Well, the best reasons why tourists become excited about going to Maria Cristina Falls are the awesome landmark of Iligan City, the majestic 320-feet high waterfall, the splendid beauty of nature that school texts fail to describe, the river that flows at the bottom of the falls, the outsized viewing deck and the row of cottages, and the good ambiance of nature by the swishing water and the twittering birds.

A Must-Visit Venue and Highlight of Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City

The Nature’s Park

Conversely, the Nature’s Park appeared to be under the red alert status in 2018 due to minor issues. As a result, the management of Nature’s Park continued to improve the hanging bridge, the botanical garden, and the mini zoological park to remain off-limits for months. Tourists could even confirm that the usual adventure activities like the tree-top canopy and the zip-lines remained unavailable at that time in 2018. Some said that they were unable to come closer to the falls. According to Tupang Gala, the management placed the Nature’s Park under Red Alert Status because of the awful occasions, such as the bombing in Davao and the war in Marawi. Even if the war was over, the local government and the management of Nature’s Park and Maria Cristina imposed stern measures for the sake of security purposes. However, the place allows tourists to come on Saturdays and Sundays.

Admission

If everything is fine and set, tourists can go there at their convenience. After checking the tourism office and visiting the management of the site, tourists can start packing things well and heading to the area. They only need to pay ₱35.00 for the entrance fee with free parking.

Directions

Public Utility Vehicles

If local visitors are from the town proper, they can take jeepneys bound for Buru-an and Linamon with only ₱12.00 vehicle fare. They need to inform the driver to drop them off to the corner of the road where they can see Maria Cristina Falls. From there, they need to take motorcycles known locally as habal-habal for ₱30.oo per person. Perhaps, they can contact the motorcycle driver to pick them up when they want to go home for another ₱30.00. They have to make sure that their drivers are legitimate and registered members to avoid further incidents.

If tourists come from Cagayan de Oro City, they need to take a bus going to Iligan for only ₱100.00 fare on the Rural Transit bus. Upon arrival, take the jeep going to the town proper.

If tourists are from Cebu or Manila, they take Laguindingan Airport flights. Upon landing, they take the shuttle to Lagundingan Bus Terminal, ride a bus, and then take a van going to Iligan for only ₱85.00. What is more, one important note is that transportation remains available until 10 PM.

Private Vehicles

If tourists are from the town proper of Iligan, they need to travel to Buru-un. They can see the gateway to Maria Cristina Falls when they cross the bridge. Well, one important caution is that tourists need to be careful with the constricted and sheer road with a sharp curve while crisscrossing the road.

P.S. PRICE or FEE VARIES. Please check the management from time to time. Anyway, going on an excursion demands planning and preparation. In other words, please check the area first if you can buy something to eat and places to stay. Despite the present situations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and previous events in Marawi, Maria Cristina Falls has remained the best place to visit after this global crisis. At least, for now, we can say, “Welcome to Maria Cristina Falls.”