Pagsanjan Falls

 

Pagsanjan Falls is also known as its indigenous name “Magdapio Falls”. The falls have grown into a major tourist destination for the region and also one of the premiere world class tourist destinations in the Philippines. The Pagsanjan falls has its own natural beauty that fascinates the tourist from all over the globe. Travelers are ferried to the enthralling Pagsanjan falls with the native banka’s paddled by expert boatmen, it takes an hour going while the return trip is just around 45 minutes. Pagsanjan Falls is believed to be the one of the best water falls in the Philippines. It is an adventure that should not be missed.


Skilled and accredited boatmen will take you on a scenic boat ride at Magdapio River in order to reach the main falls, the famous Pagsanjan Falls. They used to be wooden bancas, but nowadays, the boats are made of fiberglass. On the way, you will be treated to the sight of other minor falls (approximately 20 of them), lush vegetation, and natural rock formations. Some say that monkeys occassionally appear and they throw branches or rocks to people, so you better wear a helmet just in case. Once you reach the main falls, you can take a raft ride through the falls and get a natural "back massage." You can also explore the Devil's Cave behind the falls, famous for its reverberating echoes. For the raft ride, you have to pay an extra PhP 90 and tip the boatmen. The highlight of this trip is the rapid descent downstream or what is known as "shooting the rapids'". Be prepared for the thrill of a lifetime as the expert boatmen manuever the boat skillfully through turbulent waters. It is interesting to know that a boatman is required to undergo a rigid six-month training in order to acquire a license/accreditation for guiding tourists on the ride to the falls.