Kawasan Falls is an exciting place to explore in southern
Cebu. It's one of the beautiful ways to spend the
holidays with nature in the Philippines. The Kawasan Falls in Badian Cebu is a
popular destination for nature lovers exploring south of Cebu.
Travel bloggers
on a budget published excellent reviews about the place with high
recommendations. It's clean, it's fresh and definitely gentle to exhausted
spirits seeking calm and peace. Yet, adventure seekers are frequent guests in
this exciting place not for calm and peace but to discover a greater adrenaline
rush and wild excursion.
Let’s
begin with a wild ghost story… here’s the mystic tale about Kawasan Falls..
Ghost tales are ordinary gossip in Cebu.
Locals believe in spirits, locally known as engkanto that protect the place and thought of causing deaths by
drowning if their peace is disturbed. A story authored by Dale G. Israel of the
Cebu Daily News was featured on The Inquirer back in 2008 that told the tale of
hungry spirits taking 60 souls among tourists coming to Kawasan Falls every two
years in payment for taking away peace and quiet from the place. While many of
our modern citizens are skeptic to accept tales of the spiritual world, locals
remain firm believers of these mystic stories. So, make no mistake to insult the
belief. In this place, spiritual doctors [mananambal]
are trusted with confidence. They are consulted to help liberate souls of
drowned tourists.
Whether or not you believe in the
mystic tales surrounding the Kawasan Falls, there is truth that once upon a
time it was a quiet and peaceful site that has now been littered by the burgeoning
tourism business making the place a cheerful sanctuary with developing resorts and
commercial establishments.
So… what can you do in Kawasan Falls? Oh, there’s a whole lot of adventure awaiting you…
- Trekking
One of the favorite activities to do here is trekking and
experiencing the refreshing waterfalls. The first waterfall is an uphill walk
of approximately 1.5 kilometers from the entrance gate. A fifteen minute hike
will take you to the next waterfall and your adventure continues as you go
further discovering more waterfalls. The many waterfalls offer a gentle hush from
natural spring water.
The descend is a bit more challenging especially for first
time hikers. Going down the slope from the third and second waterfalls requires
extra caution.
- Rafting
Rafting is another fun activity that many tourists enjoy. On
board a raft, you can take a “shower massage” under the waterfalls and it is
one beautiful and relaxing experience.
- Canyoneering/Canyoning
If you seek extreme adventure, you
should try canyoneering or canyoning. Kawasan Falls is a great place to
experience this exciting, action-packed outdoor adventure. If you haven’t heard
of canyoneering/canyoning… well, it’s an activity that involves exploring the
canyon. It is a popular sport among Americans who love the outdoors and
exploring the great canyons across the United States.
In the Philippines, giant rock
architecture carved by the natural process of erosion make it exciting to
explore. Canyoneering is a series of high adrenaline-pumping activities -- walking,
climbing, trekking, jumping, swimming among others with the objective to
explore the great canyon. Here’s Drew Arellano’s canyoneering experience that
shows you just how awesome it is...
Getting To Kawasan Falls...
To get here, you will need to take the bus going southwest
of Cebu City that takes about three (3) hours. Inside the mountains of Barangay
Matutinao, Badian Cebu is where you will find Kawasan Falls like a hidden sanctuary.
Photo Credit: Traveler, Gisela Coloma
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