iligan Waterfalls

 

1. Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte

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Iligan City is blessed with more than 20 tumbling waterfalls. Hence, the moniker City of Majestic Waterfalls. Let’s start the journey by visiting the city’s most popular waterfall and the main source of electric power in Iligan, the Maria Cristina Falls.

The falls is widely known for its stunning beauty that reaches to a height of 98 metres and with a  320 m water drop. It is also called as the “Twin Falls” because the flow is separated by a rock at its brink. Iligan City’s leading industries and the rest of Mindanao are enjoying electric power provided by the falls. Thus, earning the nicknames “Mother of Industry” and “Fountainhead of Progress”.

2. Tinago Falls, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte

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In Filipino, tinago means “hidden”. Visiting Tinago Falls is a challenge because it is hidden in a deep ravine that requires 500 descending steps called the winding staircase.

3. Mimbalot Falls, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte

4. Limunsudan Falls, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte

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This two-tiered falls can be found in Brgy. Rogongon, Iligan City. With a height of 870 feet, it is considered one of the highest waterfalls in the Philippines. It’s lower cascade is even higher than Maria Cristina Falls. So you can just imagine it’s staggering height.

5. Tinuy-an Falls, Bislig, Surigao del Sur

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Tinuy-an Falls is located in Barangay Burboanan in Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Locals said that a rainbow appears between 9 am to 11 am, which is a result of the sunlight’s reflection through the frothy mist. Because of its stunning cascade and incredible beauty, Tinuy-an Falls has been regarded as the little Niagara Falls of the Philippines.

6. Asik-asik Falls, Alamada, North Cotabato

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Asik-Asik is a Hiligaynon term of “sprinkle”. It stands about 140 metres wide and 60 metres high. Visitors can swim and enjoy the cold, clear waters of the falls. Interestingly, unlike most waterfalls, the waters come from the rocks, instead of a stream, passing through from the lush foliage that covers the side of the cliff.

7. Seven Falls, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

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Of the Seven Falls, only two can be easily reached — Hikong Alo and Hikong Bente. The first one, “Hikong Alo” which means “passage” in T’boli,  stands at a height of 11 metres (35 feet). Though not as tall as the others, it is the widest, and admirers can gaze at its magnificence because it flows gracefully across the park and under a bridge. Falls 2 or “Hikong Bente” is located 40 metres away from Falls 1, and towers at a height of 70 feet.