Tinago Falls
About This Museum
Tucked away in a deep, emerald ravine near Iligan City, Tinago Falls feels like a secret the jungle is reluctant to share. The journey down is part of the experience—a descent via a seemingly endless, zigzagging staircase of over 500 steps that builds anticipation with every turn. Then you hear it: the thunderous roar of water plunging 240 feet into a serene, turquoise lagoon so shockingly cold and clear it takes your breath away. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, catching the mist and creating fleeting rainbows above the swimming area.
Collection Highlights
The main event is, of course, the waterfall itself—a powerful, single-tiered cascade you can swim directly beneath for a truly exhilarating natural massage. Don't miss the small bamboo raft that locals will expertly maneuver to take you right behind the curtain of falling water into a hidden cavern.
Visitor Information
Wear sturdy shoes for that long staircase; your flip-flops won't thank you. It's a bit of a trek, so it's best suited for those with decent mobility. Bring cash for the small entrance fee and if you fancy a ride on the raft.
Architecture & Building
There is no building here—the 'architecture' is entirely natural, carved over millennia by water into the volcanic rock, with human intervention limited to that essential (and leg-testing) staircase and some basic viewing platforms.
Contact & Location
Address: SM City Iligan, Santo Rosario, Luinab, Iligan, Northern Mindanao, 9200, Philippines
Phone: +63 936 972 5167
Website: Visit Website
