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WATERFALLS IN QUIRINO

 

Quirino is a province of the Philippines located in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon.  It has several waterfalls:

 

 Manuela Falls

 Located at barangay Gabriela, Diffun, Quirino with an area of thirty hectares with enchanting waterfalls, enthralling lagoon and forest trees plantation that surrounds the area. It got its name from the wife of the former Governor Mariano J. Pimentel. The place is also best known for its natural monuments, wildlife habitat of mammal and birds and species of flora present. A twenty (20) minute ride from the town proper passing through an all weather road.

 

Battumbaket Falls 

 

Located at barangay Don Mariano Perez, Diffun, Quirino with an area of thirty (30) hectares. Its special natural features are it’s almost 200 feet high clean and crystalline waterfalls down to its bluish lagoon and goes as tributary to the Ganano river, presence of virgin forest surrounding the area. Almost a one a hour walk on a trail from the Quirino provincial road passing through a blossoming flowers of wild orchids and forty five minutes for travel by a motorized vehicle from the town . The area is known for its natural monuments and wildlife habitat.

 

  Tucod Waterfalls

 

 Tucod Waterfall it is a majestic two stages waterfalls. the first stage has an approximately  height of 20 feet  pouring down into an  estimated 80 meters long streams which water flows down into another hills creating an approximately 30 feet falls. Below the falls is a flowing pool basin approximately15 diameter. The Place offers not only a scenic beauty but it is a best place to swim during summer due to its cool and fresh water.

Tucod waterfalls lies 17 kilometers away from the poblacion, it is located in one the remote Barangay of Cabarroguis and just like any other remote Barangay there are some difficulties on reaching the area during rainy season. Majority of the residents in this area migrants from adjacent province of Quirino mostly are from Lagawe, or Banaue. It is a neighboring Barangay of the mining site. Read More:  https://paradiseofthenorthphil.wordpress.com/attractions/

 

 Pensal Falls

 

Photo from:  https://triptheislands.com/off-the-beaten-path/chasing-waterfalls-in-quirino-province/

 

 Victoria Claredita Falls

 

Photo from:  https://greedypeg.org/prov/Quirino.html

 

The Victoria Falls is located in the southwestern part of Aglipay town at a distance of 15-kilometers from San Leonardo, the municipal center of commerce and government as well as situated 26-kilometers away from capital town of Cabarroguis.

The Waterfalls are segregated into five levels of down pouring stretch, elegantly  on almost vertical rocky walls including its both sides which serve to contain its descending waterway and adjacently covered  by  forest  trees and forage. Its rocky pedestals, graciously endowed with refreshing lagoons which submerged the splashing sound of water flows into tranquility of coolness. Herbs and vines shadow its surface with sparkling color of bluish green making the existence of perfect nature sight.

Water spring is also present in the site and could be tapped as source of potable water supply for needs of the resort including the operation of plant nurseries.  Read More:  https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles/Quirino-The-Forest-Heartland-Of-Cagayan-Valley

 

Diawe / Barugbog Falls

 

Photo from:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUYh29emWV8

 

 Maddela Waterfalls and Forest Resort

 

Photo from:  http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/03/amazing-quirino.html

 

 Seven-staged waterfalls entice the visitors to swim into its crystal pools characterized as the favorite Picnic and swimming area for tourists.

Maddela Waterfalls & Forest Resorts is a favorite among locals.Plunge into its crystal pools and lounge in the cool shade of its picnic areas. An excellent site for nature retreat and a day of relaxation.

 

Mactol Waterfalls

 

Photo from:  https://twitter.com/optim1st_arvin/status/326639126680043520

 

Mactol Falls is one of the three  falls in the town of Nagtipunan, Province of Quirino. The other two is the Taigido and Sinabangan Falls. Many of the locals (except the tribe of Ilongot) knows and heard about the three falls but remain unknown sight for the Quirinians because of the location of the place.

The  falls  is about 50 meters (160 ft.) in height, it  fill a basin of cold crystal clear water for  about 22 meters (72 ft.) deep.  Read More:  http://www.albertthebackpacker.com/mactol-falls-qurino-province/

 

Dumabato Waterfalls

 

Photo from:  http://wikimapia.org/15767819/Dumabato-Water-Falls

 

Ganano Falls

 

Photo from:  https://kapampangantraveller.wordpress.com/2016/06/10/ganano-falls-secret-gem-of-quirino-province/

 

Towering a hundred meter high, this falls could be the highest in Cagayan Valley. Located in barangay Baguio Village, town of Diffun, Quirino, this falls is beginning to catch attention and attracts more and more visitors the past years.  Read More:  https://macvergado.wordpress.com/2015/06/04/the-ganano-falls/

 

Maddela Falls

 

Photo from:  http://journeyingjames.com/2012/03/quirino-refreshing-dip-at-maddela-waterfalls/

 

Also known as “Dumabato Falls” located at Dumabato Sur, Madella, Quirino.

The Falls has 7-staged falls and a catch basins for swimming. There’s a hut available in some stage for picnics and gatherings.  Overall, the falls is a beauty and it is a perfect hangout for picnickers and tourist.  Read More:  http://denciotravel.blogspot.com/2015/01/madella-falls-how-to-get-there.html

 

Mabo Falls

 

Photo from:  https://triptheislands.com/off-the-beaten-path/chasing-waterfalls-in-quirino-province/

 

Mabo Falls a waterfall bursting from the clouds as it roars high and loud at the midmost of a mossy forest. The exquisite leak of the Mamparang Range towering at around 150 meters high water drop, and it is located in Sitio Mabo, Brgy. Nagabgaban, Aglipay, Quirino.  Read More:  https://greedypeg.org/quirino/Mabo-Falls.html

 

Junuan Falls

 

Photo from:  https://triptheislands.com/off-the-beaten-path/chasing-waterfalls-in-quirino-province/

 

Junuan Falls is located at Brgy. Disimungal, Nagtipunan, Quirino. Tagged as the nearest and easy to reach waterfalls, its peak can be viewed when passing the national highway. Water flow and rock formations are tourist-friendly as it provides easy walk and safe picnic platforms.   This destination is within the circuit of Nagtipunan Tourist Spots. It is also an advantage that this waterfall is located in a highway leading to the neighboring Dinadiawan Beach. To go there; drive 1 hour and 20 minutes from Provincial Capitol to Brgy. Disimungal, Nagtipunan, Quirino.  Read More:  https://meamorsite.wordpress.com/2016/08/20/junuan-falls/

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

The Mountainous Province of Quirino

The Many Waterfalls in Quirino

See The Mysterious Caves in Quirino

Colorful Festivals in Quirino

Interesting Places to Visit in the Quirino Province

 

 

 

 

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