I'm a beach bum - the sun, sand, waves. Perfection. Waterfalls have never been my thing. For me they are eerily full of mysteries. I guess it has something to do with the way they are located - deep in the forest, with trees, shrubs and what nots. It could be the cold water and how I always associate it with the out of this world. Or could be the big stones or surrounding walls and how they seem to be a fortress of the fairies. My imagination gets the better of me sometimes.
But the growing attention social media is giving waterfalls encouraged me to explore these amazing bodies of water. Let's go #ChasingWaterfalls.
1. Inambakan Falls
Ginatilan, Cebu
One of the tallest waterfalls in Cebu South. Getting there gives you a picturesque view of the mountains.
How to get there:
We took the Ceres bus at the Cebu South Bus station. Take the Bato via Barili route to get to Ginatilan. Alight at the town proper, near the church. From there, take a motorcycle ride, "habal-habal." The drivers will take you directly to Inambakan Falls.
Tip: Ask the same driver to pick you up at an arranged time. This ensures transportation back to the main road.
Inambakan Falls, Ginatilan, Cebu
2. Dau Falls
Samboan, Cebu
Dau Falls is less familiar than other waterfalls in Samboan. It takes approximately 30 minutes of trekking to get to the falls - worth every step. You'll be passing by cornfields, bamboo bridges, and rocky walls. Cool, fresh waters awaits you at the destination though.
Dau Falls, Samboan, Cebu
3. Aguinid Falls
Samboan, Cebu
Probably the "most challenging" waterfall I've been to. You'll need to pass through five levels to get to the main falls. Prepare yourself for the painstaking trek to the top. You'll be rock-climbing, crawling, reaching, just to get to the top. Book a massage post-Aguinid. You'll need it. :)
Aguinid Fallls, Samboan, Cebu
We were unable to get good photos of the falls. We had to leave our gadgets since going to the top means getting overly soaked.
