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Waterfalls & Natural Wonders

Trek to the province's most breathtaking cascades, from easy access to extreme adventure

Discover 6 Majestic Waterfalls

Each waterfall offers a unique experience—from family-friendly swimming spots to extreme trekking challenges. Maragusan is known as the 'Waterfall Capital' of the province.

Awao Falls

Barangay Awao
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Awao Falls

The province's most iconic attraction: a magnificent 3-4 tiered waterfall with an 80-foot (24m) main cascade and natural swimming pools. Requires skylab chartered transport and advance booking for best experience.

Highlights
80-foot main cascade3-4 tiered waterfallsNatural swimming poolsProvincial icon

How to Get There

1

Bus to Monkayo

🚌 Bus (DMS) 3 hours ₱145 AC
2

Habal-habal/Skylab to Awao Falls

🚌 Skylab charter 1 hour ₱400-600 roundtrip (charter) or ₱80/person shared to Brgy. Awao
3

Trek from barangay to Falls 1

15-30 minutes
Entrance Fee
₱15
Hours
6AM-7PM
Facilities
CottagesSwimming poolsMultiple cascade levels
Road Condition
Rough road requiring stream crossing; motorcycle or SUV/4x4 recommended
Safety & Travel Tips
  • • Book skylab in advance
  • • Travel during daylight only
  • • Avoid during heavy rain

Tagbibinta Falls

Barangay Coronobe (5-6.4 km from town proper)

A sacred 13-cascade waterfall series measuring approximately 700 feet total height on Mansaka ancestral land. Features clean facilities and improved concrete road access.

Highlights
13 cascades700 feet totalSacred Mansaka siteClean facilities

How to Get There

1

Bus to Tagum

🚌 Bus 1-1.5 hours
2

Bus to Nabunturan

🚌 Bus 1 hour ~₱20
3

Jeepney to Maragusan

🚌 Jeepney 1 hour
4

Tricycle to Tagbibinta Falls

🚌 Tricycle 15-20 minutes ₱50-80
Entrance Fee
₱10-20 (entrance) + ₱20 (environmental fee) = ₱30-40 total (recent 2024 reports up to ₱70-100)
Hours
(to be completed)
Contact
0917-167-0347Email
Facilities
CottagesSwimming poolsClean toiletsPicnic grounds
Road Condition
Concrete road accessible to 4-wheeled vehicles; park ~250m from site
Safety & Travel Tips
  • • Respect sacred site - Mansaka ancestral land

Malumagpak Falls

Purok 3, Barangay Manurigao (Mt. Manurigao, 1,235 msnm)
Malumagpak Falls

At 230 feet (70 meters), the HIGHEST waterfall in Davao de Oro. Located in Mandaya tribal territory requiring EXTREME difficulty trek with mandatory local guide. For experienced hikers only during dry season (December-May).

Highlights
Highest in province (230 ft)Mandaya territoryExtreme adventureMalumagpak Challenge (May)

How to Get There

1

Davao Ecoland Terminal to New Bataan

🚌 Bus (DMS) 3-3.5 hours ₱100-200
2

Habal-habal to Purok 3, Manurigao

🚌 Habal-habal 1 hour ₱200-400/trip
3

Extreme trek to falls (MANDATORY GUIDE)

1 hour Guide: ₱150-500/person
Entrance Fee
₱75 registration
Hours
Dry season only: December-May | Malumagpak Challenge: mid-May
Facilities
Basic community stores onlySolar powerCoin WiFi
Road Condition
Under construction, mostly unpaved, rocky terrain with river crossings
Safety & Travel Tips
  • • EXTREME difficulty - not for beginners
  • • Mandatory local guide required
  • • Trek includes knee-deep mud, rappelling, river crossings
  • • Dry season only (December-May)
  • • Minimal facilities (solar power, basic stores)

Pyalitan Falls (Cesar's Falls)

Barangay Mapawa (7 km NE, 1,400 msnm)
Pyalitan Falls (Cesar's Falls)

FREE ENTRY! A spectacular 4-9 tiered waterfall (120-200 ft) with 1.8m deep natural pool. Moderate-to-difficult 1-hour trek includes rappelling, river crossing, and cave passage. Recent steel stairways installed (Nov 2024).

Highlights
FREE entrance4-9 tiersRappelling adventureNew steel stairs (2024)1.8m deep pool

How to Get There

1

Van from Gmall Bajada Terminal to Maragusan

🚌 Van 4-5 hours ₱220-250
2

Habal-habal to Mapawa

🚌 Habal-habal 20-30 minutes ₱40
3

Trek to falls

~1 hour
Entrance Fee
FREE
Hours
(to be completed)
Contact
0917-167-0347Email
Facilities
None (bring food and water)Local guides available (recommended)
Road Condition
Muddy trek with slippery rocks, rappelling section, 3.6m ladder, narrow cave passage
Safety & Travel Tips
  • • Moderate to difficult trek
  • • Proper footwear essential
  • • Local guides recommended
  • • New steel stairs installed (Nov 2024)
  • • Bring food and water

Hugo Falls

Sitio Bagong Silang, Barangay Mapawa

A 40-meter, 3-tiered waterfall creating a 'heavenly drizzle' effect. Features ice-cold waters with natural massage at the base. Improved farm-to-market road access.

Highlights
40m height3 tiersHeavenly drizzle effectIce-cold massage water

How to Get There

1

Follow Maragusan transport

2

Habal-habal to Bagong Silang

🚌 Habal-habal 20-40 minutes ₱40-200
Entrance Fee
Estimated ₱20-30 or FREE (contact Maragusan Tourism)
Hours
(to be completed)
Contact
0917-167-0347Email
Facilities
Limited/basic
Road Condition
Improved farm-to-market roads, accessible by motorcycle
Safety & Travel Tips
  • • Contact Maragusan Tourism for current rates: 0917-167-0347

Marangig Falls

New Albay

Beautiful waterfall with FREE entrance and scenic 20-minute river trek from drop-off point.

Highlights
FREE entranceRiver trekkingNatural pools

How to Get There

1

Tricycle from Maragusan proper

🚌 Tricycle ₱40
2

20-minute river trek

Entrance Fee
FREE
Hours
(to be completed)
Contact
0917-167-0347Email
Facilities
Natural pools
Road Condition
River trekking required

Nearby Regional Attractions

While technically outside Davao de Oro, these spectacular destinations are easily accessible via connecting highways and make excellent additions to your itinerary.

Location: Cateel, Davao OrientalOutside Davao de Oro

Aliwagwag Falls (Davao Oriental)

Aliwagwag Falls (Davao Oriental)

Barangay Aliwagwag, Cateel (160-170 km from Davao City)

One of the Philippines' most stunning waterfalls with 84 tiers cascading 340 meters—considered the highest in the country. Known as the 'Stairway to Heaven.' Accessible via Compostela-Cateel highway connecting both provinces, making it an excellent regional complement to Davao de Oro attractions.

Highlights

84 tiers340m heightStairway to HeavenZipline & Monkey BridgeEcopark Inn accommodation
Entrance Fee
Adults: ₱100 | Seniors: ₱65 | Kids 10-14: ₱50 | Kids <10: ₱25
Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (daily)

Additional Activities & Costs

• Viewpoint only: ₱50
• Zipline: ₱200
• Monkey Bridge: ₱50
• Zipline + Bridge combo: ₱225
• Table & chairs: ₱75-100

How to Get There from Davao City

1

Ecoland Terminal to Cateel

🚌 Van/Bus⏱️ 3-4 hours (van) / 4-5 hours (bus)💵 ₱350 (van) / ₱200 (bus)
2

Habal-habal to Aliwagwag

🚌 Habal-habal⏱️ 15-20 minutes💵 ₱100-150
Official: @AliwagwagFallsEcoPark

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