The wonders of Tinago Falls :)
By janice
@renicemae (4883)
Philippines
October 12, 2018 3:54am CST
My husband and I had a short trip to Tinago Falls located in Iligan City, Philippines. Iligan is known as the city of majestic water falls. Not just one or two but many more falls situated in different areas of the city. Going there, I guess took us for about 30 minutes from the bus terminal.
It has 365 steps going down. It's so tiring but your tiredness well be washed away when you see the falls. It's so tall and deep. The water is cold and when we're at the bottom of the falls (when we ride the "balsa" together with other tourist) there I have proven that the force of the water going down is very strong. I hardly can breath there. I was a little bit worried but we survived. We also tried jumping from the rocks in the area where water flows. It's a bit scary but we also conquered that fear. By the way, Tinago means hidden.
Update about the cost of this trip:
Motorcycle ride from bus terminal to tinago falls & vise versa is 225 pesos for one person. We are in a hurry that time so we opt to ride a motorcycle. You can also ride a bus or a jeepney going there if you're in a budget (it will slice of more than half of the price of the motorcycle ride) but it will took you more time to get there.
Life Jacket = 75 pesos
Optional expenses:
Water proof cellphone holder = 150 pesos
Table = 75 pesos
Tour guide = 400 pesos (There's no fixed fee yet for the tour guides. You get to decide how much you gave them. It's not required to have a tour guide but I suggest having one because they will assist you in all your needs especially in taking memorable pictures. They are of great help.)
Picture is mine.
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10 responses
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
12 Oct 18
Oh so does clearing my mind, its literally means hidden. And that is a hidden beauty, hidden paradise in your province. Its really an awesome place.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
List this place in your travel goals From where are you my friend?
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
@garysibi Wow. I'm glad to hear that Philippines is one of the places you wanted to visit. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay here because there are lots of very wonderful places to visit here for a very affordable price. I hope you can visit soon.
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@garysibi (702)
• Chicago, Illinois
13 Oct 18
@renicemae I live in Chicago. I've always wanted to visit the Philippines, though.
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@ColdFlame (109)
• Bulgaria
12 Oct 18
I have some Facebook friends that are from the Philippines and I often feel envious of the nice waterfall pics they post :D Glad to hear you survived it I love traveling and hope I get to experience that too some day
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
Wow. I love to travel too. I hope you can visit our country soon
@arunima25 (87764)
• Bangalore, India
12 Oct 18
That is beautiful. I love going to waterfalls. And this hidden made you realize your hidden strength.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
Yeah. Going down is not an issue, but going up is a very big problem It's very tiring, you will need your strength.
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@arunima25 (87764)
• Bangalore, India
13 Oct 18
@renicemae But the outcome of the challenge is really rewarding. Isn't it??
@freelancermariagrace (27755)
• Philippines
12 Oct 18
I have never seen a waterfall in person. Yes, I am a loser.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
Oh don't say that. FYI it's my first ever water falls I visited. You will be visiting one of these soon.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
13 Oct 18
I see. The 400 plus steps is the new entrance according to our tour guide. The old entrance is the 365 steps. Less tiring going up compared to 400 plus and it's free
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@ZedSmart (19787)
• Philippines
14 Oct 18
@renicemae The other side has the minimal fee of 30 pesos that was last year. I'm not sure if they're not increasing their entrance fee.
@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
12 Oct 18
Maybe Tinago because it is hidden in the forest. Ha ha... Nice place you have there.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
12 Oct 18
I imagine it can be scary. I have only seen small falls and I will be in awe seeing a huge falls.
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