Cebu is blessed with great natural
and cultural beauty but beyond the natural and cultural beauty of Cebu are its
magnificent waterfalls. To count in is a multi-step cascading waterfall
uniquely crafted in an umbrella-like shape located in Oslob, Cebu.
Not far from the most visited
destination in Brgy. Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu where whale shark site lies, a belt
of stunning waterfalls. Tumalog waterfalls is one that I’ve been hoped for to
visit with someday. It was never part of neither a plan nor one of the itineraries
on our road trip with my travel buddy – Karla Mae Alba.
Coming from our seawater adventure,
our whale shark encounter Meek Giants under the Sea: Whale Shark Encounter in Oslob Cebu we took a habal-habal ride (Fare: P120.00 per pax for a two way
trip) from the MB Sunrise View Resort (the resort where we left our belongings
for safekeeping). It took 10-15 minutes of travel from the resort before we
reached the ticketing kiosk for entrance fee. From the entrance (Entrance fee:
P20.00 per pax) you have an option to ride again a habal-habal or take an
exhilarating walk going down to the waterfalls. The road is very hilly and
steep so it’s highly recommended to take the habal-haba. It will cost you
P50.00 for the ride per pax for a two way trip.
I know we were almost there when a mini pool welcomed us
and I can already hear the sound of soft cascading water from the waterfall.
Upon seeing it, I said to myself that this will be a sacred ground replenishing
with splendor.
Voila! The majestic view of the waterfalls that left me
staring in awe for a minute. The feeling is like I’m being transported into
another world. After few minutes of picture taking, we splurged in the
refreshing drizzle-like plunged and enjoy the waterfalls.
The water from the falls cascades smoothly and gracefully
like a natural rainfall and even surrounded by lush flora. Very relaxing,
indeed! It will make you want to freeze the moment and stay there forever.
Travel Tips:
- It is advisable that you bring waterproof camera or cover since it could get wet.
- It is highly recommended to go there after whale shark encounter though closing time is until 6:00 PM.
- You can bring food but just make sure that you don’t leave any garbage around the site.
- Water is waist to chest deep but may reach to neck depending on the season but it is still safe to swim beneath the waterfalls and water current is restrainable.
- Lastly, never forget the traveler’s golden rule: “Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures, kill nothing but time”.
How to Get There:
- Via Cebu City
Go to the South Bus Terminal in Cebu City, which is 30
minutes away from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport then hop on an Oslob
bound bus and asked to be dropped at the crossing where signage Tumalog
Waterfalls is located. From the signage you may take a habal-habal going to the
ticketing kiosk. After paying the entrance, you have an option if you’ll take again
a habal-habal or have an exhilarating walk going down to the waterfalls.
- Via Dumaguete City
From Dumaguete City take a multicab
going to Sibulan Seaport to catch a ferry or pumpboat across the Tañon Strait
which separates Negros Oriental from Cebu. Once already at the Lilo-an,
Santander, Cebu Seaport you may take a bus, a multicab or a tricycle depending
on your preference going to the crossing where Tumalog Waterfalls signage is
located. From the signage you may take a habal-habal going to the ticketing
kiosk. After paying the entrance, you have an option if you’ll take again a
habal-habal or have an exhilarating walk going down to the waterfalls.
For more photos, kindly visit: Queen City of the South: Cebu (Oslob)
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