Chasing Waterfalls in Iligan City
All majestic, all worth the hike.
by Marky Ramone Go | June 01, 2017
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Iligan isn’t called City of Majestic Falls as a form of exaggeration. It merely states a fact. Situated around its surrounding steep volcanic and mountain cliffs, are a number of stunning waterfalls where endless streams of fresh water give life to the city’s tourism industry and operates as the main electric power source. A day or two of exploring Iligan can bring you to a number of waterfalls such as the major ones listed below.
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When one mentions Maria Cristina Falls, one is instantly reminded of the olden days of Sibika at Kultura in grade school. This makes the opportunity of seeing it up-close more surreal. Its beauty is spellbinding — making it a must for every traveler who wants to tick off all the marvelous natural wonders of the Philippines. Streaming the waters of Agus River, this 321.5-foot cascade also functions as Iligan’s main source of electric power — thanks to the Agus VI Hydroelectic Plant built just beside it.
Tinago Falls
Dive into this expansive basin-like natural pool of dark blue waters from the wide solid rock cliff 240 feet above. It’s called Tinago falls because it’s almost hidden in a deep ravine on one side of the mountain. Visiting this place requires hiking down over 500 steps of a winding concrete staircase towards a setting one could easily associate to the setting of Brooke Shields’ movie The Blue Lagoon.
Dodiongan Falls
A habal-habal ride to Barangay Bonbonon and a short hike through a rocky and muddy trail will lead you to this 65-foot waterfall. (Fun/ny observation: it looks like a rocker’s long silver hair that’s parted in the middle.) Dondiongan Falls has a natural pool that radiates with the colors of the surrounding forests, it will reward your effort with a soothing and delightful swim.
Mimbalot Falls
The towering waterfall set in the mountains near Barangay Buru-un is covered with lush greens and jagged rocks. Fortunately for waterfall-chasers, Mimbalot is just a herculean stone’s throw away from the national highway and is also located inside the Iligan Paradise Resort and Eco Park. Don’t miss a chance to ride the zip line so you can glide over the waterfalls and appreciate its beauty from an even better vantage point.
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