The Hidden Beauty of Tinago Falls

When you're in Iligan City, do not forget to visit Tinago Falls. The city is known as the city of Majestic Water Falls. It host many beautiful water falls, to name a few Tinago Falls and of course Maria-Cristina Falls. Maria-Cristina Falls can be accessed along the highway, but if your thinking of dipping to cold waters and swim along the current, it is best to go to Tinago Falls.

 Going to Tinago Falls, you'll have to go deeper within the city. Going there can be a bit tricky as it has few roads going to this hidden place. It is advisable to get a guide who know the intricate roads going to the water falls.




It used to have a resort and was maintained by the local government but it was not successful and later closed. Although, it is still accessible to all tourist to visit the said site. A small amount of entrance fee is expected, and affordable fee for the life-jacket is essential. You are not allowed to explore the falls without the safety measures enforced by the locals. 

 

Going to the falls it self, you'll have to go down cemented stairs, although its not properly maintained, you'll have to be careful with few cracks and rock slide.  
    


But once you reach the bottom, behold a beautiful enchanted place of Tinago Falls.

You'll enjoy the cool waters by swimming around the lagoon. You may even go reach and shower under the water fall. But you'll have to work and pull hard a rope going to the falls. Team work is needed and you'll have to have a strategy in pulling the rope to ease your way with the current. Reaching the other end of rope is such a fulfilling extacy. 

Only few people go to this place, the main issues is on its accessibility. But its worth the trip, a satisfying experience to be with your family and friends and listen to flowing waters and enjoy every moment.

- AMDG -