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Mananap Falls – Hard to Reach But a Great Find

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MANANAP FALLS

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Mananap is a 60-feet high waterfalls with a deep swimming pool basin. The place is ideal for swimming, fishing, camping and just getting away from the busy and noisy city life. It is a 2 km hike from the town of Barangay Fabrica in San Vicente, Camarines Norte.

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The Mananap Falls is approximately 20-25 ft tall, tucked inside the thick forest and mountains. The water was ice cold and we had the whole area to ourselves! There is a small raft tied which will lead you near the falls and a ladder to get to the top of the falls. There’s a jumping point as well. Read More: http://www.carolranas.com/2014/05/trekking-mananap-falls-in-san-vicente.html

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In the western portion of Daet lies a uncovered majestic beauty of Camarines Norte that everyone should explore while they are here in Camarines Norte. The majestic beauty i’m referring to is the San Vicente’s Pride– Mananap Falls.

Mananap Falls is situated in San Jose, San Vicente, Camarines Norte. roughly 18 kilometers west of the capital town. This waterfalls is considered to be one of the hidden beauty of the Province. As one will have to do a lot of hiking first before reaching the destination. If you’re a amateur hikers you will find the trek easy and breezy because of the bamboo guardrails that will assist you in the ascend or descent of the trek going to the falls. Read More: http://raizatheexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/06/are-you-craving-for-adventure.html

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