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Kawasan Falls is a three-stage cascade of clear turquoise water from mountain springs located in the jungles of the Cebu island. The waterfall is considered as a pearl of the Philippines. But in order to get a pleasure of nature, you need to get away from tourist spots and to find a hidden lagoon. How?

Aquamarine water, lush tropical greenery, stone vaults, coolness and freshness. This place could be called a paradise lost in the jungles if it was not so touristic. But it is very touristic. Therefore, we will look for the most secluded corner, which is not interesting to most of people, but where you can feel at one with nature.

Three things you need to do when visiting Kawasan Falls:

Get pleasure from the road to the waterfall.

Mentally prepare that reality is not as nice as pictures.

Swim in a hidden lagoon in Kawasan river.

How to Get to Kawasan Falls?

You need to take a bus that goes to Bato. In Moalboal it’s a bus stop from Cebu City. In Cebu City buses leave from theSouth Bus Terminal. Be sure that the bus from Cebu is going to Bato via Barili (not via Oslob). Ask a driver or a bus conductor to drop you off Kawasan Falls.

Facilities

It’s better to take a bottle of water with you. You can buy it in the area, but it’s a bit overpriced and you can’t find it on the way to the third waterfall tier.

Toilets are available near the church (5 pesos) and on the top of the waterfall.

You can buy some food in the village or you can visit the restaurant at the waterfall. Table rent is available for 300 pesos Warning! I’ve read in some blogs that there are no prices in menu, so the final cost could be an unpleasant surprise. Be careful.

Parking near by the church – 50 pesos for a motorbike.

You can rent a raft (300 pesos) to take you around the “pool” or for a refreshing “shower massage” under the falling water.

Changing rooms are also paid – 10 pesos. They are available near the first and the second waterfall tiers. We changed clothes for free near the lagoon where we swam.

Accommodation

Cottages (1,500-2,500 pesos) and rooms (1,000 – 1,500 pesos ) are available for rent just in front of waterfall. If you want to book a room near by Kawasan Falls in advance, you can look at Guesthouse D Alegre Travellers Inn (cheap option) and at Hotel Costa De Leticia Resort and Spa (comfortable option).

If you prefer to stay on the beach in Cebu island, than please look at Moalboal Backpackers Lodge as the cheapest option in Cebu; and look at Savedra Beach Bungalows, Cabana Beach Resort, Turtle Bay Dive Resort, Love’s Beach and Dive Resort or Dolphin House Resort as the best value for money options.

For those who enjoy comfort of beautiful rooms, freshness of open pools, clean private beaches, best service and tasty food, I recommend to look at option in Mactan Island like Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa or Crimson Beach Resort & Spa.

Basic Information

Scenic Spot: Badian Kawasan Falls

Location: Matutinao, Badian, Cebu, Philippines

Nearest town: Badian, Cebu

Ticket price: 10 PHP

Time for sightseeing: 2-4 hours

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