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                MAHAYAHAY FALLS (AKA-KARAP-AGAN FALLS)

From Hitoog Cave, my habal-habal driver offered to bring me to Karap-agan Falls in Sitio Mahayahay of Barangay Elevado. Being located in Mahayahay, some people started calling it Mahayahay Falls.By the way, the falls is closer to the town proper compared to Hitoog Cave.From the road, I crossed Esperanza River twice to get to Karap-agan Falls. Along the way was a stunning amalgamation of greens. The reflection of the foliage on the serene surface of Esperanza created a vision of an enchanting world.Karap-Agan is a two-tiered waterfall. With safety in mind, I carefully searched my way up to the middle section of the falls. Up there is a deep pool created by the strong pressure of the upper tier. The powerful current and the slippery rocks limited my movements.Canigao Island Immediately from Kapag-agan Falls, Depending on how you design your itinerary, you can take a habal-habal to Hitoog Cave and Karap-agan Falls, and then spend a night in Canigao Island.Matalom FeesThe two-way habal-habal fare to both Hitoog Cave and Karap-agan Falls is usually ₱150, If the driver asks more, make sure to negotiate.Entrance fee to Hitoog Cave is ₱20 per person while there is no fee for you to experience Karap-agan falls. Notes, Tips, and RemindersYou can bring your own food and cook set. However, if you pack light, you can use the common grill area to cook your lunch or dinner.The jump off area is just an hour away from .Though not an island policy.

✔️ River Trekking ✔️ Waterfalls ✔️ Camping

⚠️ Important: This is not a touristy area. There are no signboards. Always ask the friendly locals who can guide you around. Matalom is a generally a peaceful town. 🙂

1. From Matalom town proper, the only mode of transport as of the moment is thru "habal-habal". 2. Tell the driver that you're heading to Karap-agan Falls. You should head to Brgy. Caridad Norte where the “sabungan” (Matalom Sports Center) is located. 3. It's an approx. 5 minutes bumpy drive on a dirt road to the barangay and another 10-15 minutes trek. 4. Bring your food. There are no nearby stores around. The site is ideal to be visited from 7am-5pm.

✅ Matalom is the last town of Leyte Province before reaching Maasin City, the capital of Southern Leyte Province. ✅ Matalom town is approx. 3.5 hours southwest of Tacloban City airport. ✅ From Cebu, you can take the ferries directly from Cebu City to Baybay City (1 hour away) or the towns of Hilongos (30 minutes away) or Bato (20 minutes away).

🔴 Final Reminder: Be a responsible tourist. DISPOSE PROPERLY. Leave nothing but footprints. Place all of your garbage inside your bag and dispose them once you find a trash bin at the town proper.