Tinago Falls

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OVERVIEW

Tinago Falls is one of the more than 20 waterfalls found in Iligan City, also known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls. Don’t leave Iligan City without seeing this breathtaking beauty. The falls is high, about 240 feet and has multiple cascades that fall into a basin-like pool where people can enjoy the refreshing cool water. Aside from swimming, visitors can also cliff dive, ride the bamboo raft, and have picnics as there are tables near the edges of the river.

The falls is hidden in a lush jungle, hence the name “tinago”, a local word for hidden.

Reaching the falls requires a 10-minute trek and descending a concrete winding staircase with more than 300 steps. But despite the effort to get there, it is definitely worth it as the sight is breathtaking and the experience is something you will never forget.

Fast Facts

Attraction:

Tinago Falls

Type of Attraction:

Natural Attractions | Waterfalls

Address:

Iligan City, Mindanao 9200

Website:

www.iligan.gov.ph

Phone:

+63 (063) 221 3426

Hours:

Monday-Sunday 8:00-17:00

Closed:

None

Best Time to Visit:

December to May

Food & Drink:

YES

FREE WiFi:

Cost:

Cost per Person: $1-5

Payment Type:

Cash

Fees:

25 pesos ($0.5 USD) Life jacket only
10 pesos ($0.20 USD) Toilet use
50 pesos ($1 USD) Tables and chairs rent
300-500 pesos ($6-10 USD) Bamboo raft rent for 30 minutes
50 pesos ($1 USD) Parking fee
50 pesos ($1 USD) Guide fee (per tourist)

Notes:

Wear durable footwear and appropriate clothing to ensure your comfort during the hike.

Bring drinking to keep you hydrated during the trek.

You can bring as much food as you want as there is no corkage fee.

MAP

This attraction is located on Mindanao Island in Iligan City.

NEED TO KNOW

How to Get to Tinago Falls?

By Air

Via Laguindingan

It’s not possible to fly directly to Iligan City as the only airport in the city is no longer operational. The best option is to fly to Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.

Step 1
Book a flight via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. These airlines have multiple direct flights to Laguindingan from Manila and Cebu while one direct flight from Davao everyday. Cebu Pacific also has direct Iloilo-Laguindingan flight once or twice a week.

Step 2
From the airport, you can ride a bus to Iligan City. Fare is about P200 and the travel time is about one hour and 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the airport shuttle to the National Highway where you can hail a bus bound for Iligan City.

Step 3
Get off at Iligan City Terminal and ride a jeep going to the public market. From there, ride a jeep bound for Maria Cristina or Purakan.

Step 4
Get off at crossing Purakan and take a motorcycle (habal-habal) to the falls.

Via Ozamiz

Step 1
Fly to Ozamiz via Cebu Pacific or Philippines Airlines. These airlines fly to Ozamiz from Manila once daily. Cebu Pacific also flies from Ozamiz once a day.

Step 2
From the airport, ride a tricycle to the Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal where you can ride a bus bound for Cagayan de Oro but make sure to let the driver know that you are getting off at Iligan City. Travel time is around two hours.

Step 3
Get off at Iligan City Terminal and ride a jeep going to the public market. From there, ride a jeep bound for Maria Cristina or Purakan.

Step 4
Get off at crossing Purakan and take a motorcycle (habal-habal) to the falls.

By Sea

Via Cagayan de Oro

Step 1
If you prefer to ride a ferry, you can book a trip through 2Go Travel. The shipping company has a ferry sailing to Cagayan de Oro four times a week – Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Arrival is around 39 hours after departure and the fare ranges from P2,385 ($47.7 USD) and P7,504 ($150.08 USD) depending on the type of accommodation.

The said ferry also sails from Cebu every Monday and Thursday. Travel time is around 9 hours and the fare ranges from P1,12 ($22.4 USD) and P3,740 ($74.8 USD) depending on the type of accommodation.

Step 2
From Cagayan de Oro Port, proceed to the bus terminal and take a bus bound for Iligan City. Fare is about P200 and travel time is about one hour and 30 minutes.

Step 3
Get off at Iligan City Terminal and ride a jeep going to the public market. From there, ride a jeep bound for Maria Cristina or Purakan.

Step 4
Get off at crossing Purakan and take a motorcycle (habal-habal) to the falls.

Airport Closest to Tinago Falls

Laguindingan Airport (IATA: CGY), also known as Laguindingan International Airport, is the airport closest to Tinago Falls. It is about 80 kilometers away from Tinago Falls and roughly about two hours drive.