Tinago is a Filipino term meaning “hidden” and that’s exactly what the waterfall is because it is hidden in a deep ravine. You have to descend around 300+ steps, some cemented, some rough roads, before arriving at the falls.
After Maria Cristina Falls, we scrambled on to go to Tinago Falls. To get to there, just walk back to the main highway where the driver dropped you off, get a jeepney again going to Buru-un and tell the driver again to drop you off at the street going to Tinago Falls. Once there, there are a lot of habal-habal for rent and it is advisable to get one because it’s very far away. We were able to hire one motorcycle for 30php/person, so that’s 60php going to the falls which was worth it. Look for Kuya Joven when going there.
Anyway, when we arrived at Tinago Falls, there were no more tourists in the place since it was already around 4:30 pm. Entrance fee depends on you, they accept donation of any amount. 2 guides joined us going down and at first we were hesitant to get their services since we didn’t want to pay, but it is VERY MUCH advisable to get a guide because it is a long path going down and you might get lost because the trail sometimes disappears. Unfortunately, when we got to the falls, it was nearing night time so we were not able to appreciate the so-called “blue waters” of the falls. It also started raining a bit making the surroundings darker. But nevertheless, Tinago Falls is still very very beautiful and it was worth it to go there. We only stayed for around 30minutes because we didn’t want to trek back in the dark.
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TIP FOR GOING TO TINAGO FALLS: go there either early in the morning or early in the afternoon to fully appreciate the falls!
We hired a habal-habal going back again to the highway for 60php. At the highway, ride a jeepney going back to the market and just tell the driver to drop you off at any place where there are jeepneys going to the bus terminal that has buses going to CDO. Ride that jeep and then go down to the bus terminals and ride a bus going back to CDO.
We arrived at CDO at around 7pm and we were so exhausted at that time. We had dinner at Limketkai Center again since we were a bit addicted to Missy Bon Bon at that time. And then we called it a night.
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So, was it worth it to do a side trip to Iligan City? DEFINITELY! The Maria Cristina falls alone is worth the hours of travel! But it is more advisable to do a day tour in Iligan City instead of just a half day tour so that you could appreciate the waterfalls more and you won’t be rushing around trying to get there before dark. Also, the people in Iligan City are very friendly so don’t hesitate to ask around for directions.
Kuya Joven Generalao
Habal-Habal (motorcycle) Driver in Tinago Falls
Mobile No: 09276798356
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