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TINAGO FALLS
Tinago falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iligan, the city of waterfalls. It is
renowned after the most famous Maria Christina Falls. Tinago Falls is located in the
heart of the deep ravine between Brgy. Ditucalan and the Municipality of Linamon
Lanao del Norte. It is one of the most visited tourist destination in the city right after
Maria Christina Falls. It has a total height of 73.152 meters (240.0 ft).
Tinago is a Visayan term that means "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep
ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called the
winding staircase.
GOING TO THE RIVER Ruins of Tinago Falls old entrance
looks like an ancient Mayan ruins
One of the best encounter A bamboo raft going to the
from the trail cascades
How To Get There:
1) For Iligan (Buruun) Side
It will only cost less than 100 pesos each
person, good for one way.
Just take a jeepney to Buruun (just tell the
driver you'll drop to Tinago Falls entry
point)
City proper to Buruun (Php 13 Php 15)
Buruun to Tinago Falls (Php 40 Php 50)
Habalhabal ride
Tinago Falls entrance fee (Php 25 Php 30)
2) For Linamon Side
It will only cost less than 100 pesos each
person, good for one way.
Just take a jeepney to Linamon (just tell
the driver you'll drop to Tinago Falls entry
point)
City proper to Linamon (Php 15 Php 25)
Linamon to Tinago Falls (Php 40 Php
50) Habalhabal ride
Tinago Falls entrance fee (Php 25 Php 30)
ENCHANTED RIVER
Formally known as the Hinatuan River, the Enchanted River is one of the
most popular tourist attractions in Surigao del Sur and the rest of Mindanao. This
beautiful river is said to be wrapped in mystery and supernatural events so that it
gained renown as being enchanted. There are several unexplained mysteries and
features that this stunning river has to offer to keep you guessing.
Spring Source
The presence of a spring has never been proven at the beginning of the Enchanted
River, making it seem like this river just bursts into a life of its own. Of course,
underground springs are the logical source of water in this river but the exact source
has yet to be found.
The current is also quite strong so that those who do not know how to swim are
discouraged from jumping into the water without a life vest. Several life guards
watch over the swimmers but it is still best to exercise caution.
Salty Water
Also, the water is quite salty along the river. Remember, rivers are often categorized
as fresh water bodies; thus, a salty river like the Hinatuan River is often viewed as a
freak of nature. So, why is it salty? Again, there is no definite answer. However, it is
a known fact that the river flows to the Pacific Ocean. Its close proximity to the
ocean could mean that the underground springs feeding the river could receive salt
water when the tides are high.
How did the saltwater reach the spring? Well, it could be because of possible caverns
or fissures underground. To this day, however, no concrete proof has yet been put
forth, adding to the mystery of this beautiful river. The river is also short so that it
would be logical to deduce that what the skeptics are saying about the saltwater
source might really be true.
Unknown Depth
For such a very short river, Hinatuan offers a remarkable feature: deep blue waters
typical of the deeper parts of the sea. This sliver of dark azure water signifies the outlandish
depth that this river surely has, something that has never been measured in actuality.
Meaning, no one really knows the exact depth of the Enchanted River because no one has ever
reached the bottom and lived to tell the tale (or so they say).
Now, considering that this is a popular river, you could probably ask how they were never
able to measure its exact depth. Well, a lot of people actually tried, complete with diving gear
and modern gadgets – to no avail. There are caves underneath the river. Several expeditions by
a team of expert divers were never a huge success. Some underground areas may be mapped
but no further passage can be found to allow them to go beyond certain portions of the cave or
passage. Even those who found passages in previous dives got a surprise in the form of blocked
passageways during their next dive.
The “Trained” Fishes and the 12 o’clock Bell
Swimming or taking a dip in the river is prohibited for 1 hour, with a bell struck at 12
o’clock as signal for the people to go out of the water. At this hour, the staffs at the resort throw
food into the waters to feed the large fishes that seem to come out of nowhere. What’s the
mystery in that? You see, while the people are having fun throughout the day, only a handful of
small fishes can be seen in the waters. Yet at the stroke of noon when the bell is rang, large
fish suddenly come up and grab at the food, feeding and foraging for that 1 hour. Then, just as
silently as they came, they are nowhere to be seen after the designated feeding time.
Logic tells us that fish, especially several schools of various species, could never be trained to
wait for a bell to strike before them swim in a particular area. You could, perhaps, train the
fish in your aquarium (though that is highly unlikely!). This is another one of those seemingly
creepy mysteries that surround the Enchanted River.
HOW TO GET THERE
By Air | Major airlines have direct daily flights from Cebu and
Manila going to Surigao City (Surigao del Norte), Butuan
City (Agusan del Norte), and Davao City.
By Sea |Interisland vessels like the Superferry and Sulpicio
Lines serves the ManilaButuan or Cebu Butuan routes on
regular schedules with Nasipit Port as transit point. Aircon
vans are available at the port area or take a jeepney to the
city terminal for the regular bus trips passing the town of
Hinatuan.
From Butuan City. Ride in a bus (nonaircon) bound to
Mangagoy of Bislig City 5 hour travel. Tell the driver to drop
you in eskina(crossing) going to Enchanted river. Don’t worry
you can see the large tarpaulin of the river along the highway.
From eskina, hire a habalhabal/motorcycle going to the
NOTES: Entrance fee is 30 pesos location of the spot. Travel time is more or less 45 minutes.
per person, life jacket rent is 15 For group tour (minimum of 56 pax) better to hire an air
pesos per hour, and cottage rent conditioned van from Butuan City as the cost is quite close or
costs P100.00.The best time to visit much cheaper, less time consuming/tiring. You may contact
09295278589 look for Kuya Jo. During this Surigao del Sur
the river is around 12:00 NOON to trip we've got the deal (including Tinuyan Falls) for P6000
1:00 PM and from 4:00 to 5:00 PM only.
feeding time were different varieties From Davao City. There are non airconditioned buses in Davao
of fishes are coming –out from Ecoland Terminal directly bound to Mangagoy in Bislig City.
nowhere. Locals are selling fresh sea Travel time is more or less 6 hours. From Mangagoy ride in a
bus bound to San Francisco/Butuan City – tell the driver to
foods in stalls few meters from the drop you in eskina/crossing Enchanted River that’s more or
entrance; you can buy and ask them less an hour travel. Another option is you can ride in an aircon
to cook for you. bus going to Butuan City, getoff at crossing San Francisco and
ride in a bus or jeepney going to Mangagoy.
TINAGO MOUNTAIN
RESORT
Tinago Mountain Resort is a very beautiful ecotourism destination. The ambiance
is good and relaxing for those people who wants to unwind from the city life. They
have clean and safe water in the pool. The place is very refreshing and has
different cottages that tourist can choose from. It’s beautiful scenery is enticing to
the eyes of probable guest. It is located at Purok Abaca, Brgy. Mailum, Bago City,
Negros Occidental.
How to Get There:
From Bacolod City, you can
take Roadstar Bus (Php30 per
head) from Bacolod (Libertad)
to Brgy. Maao, Bago City.
Then you can rent a tricycle
from Brgy. Maao to Tinago.
NOTES: Entrance Fee is P50.00 for adults
P35.00 for kids. Swimming pool fee is P45 for
adults and P35 for kids. Day trippers could
stay at a cogon cottage for P500, P600, &
P700, concrete cottage for P700, hall with
wooden tables and chairs for P1500 or get the
umbrellas with plastic tables and chairs for
P200 good for 4 persons. You can also rent
Tinago Mountain Resort’s big house for
P2500, good for 1020 persons if you wish to
stay overnight.
