Cool off and Swim at the Katibawasan Falls

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One of the tourist attractions in the Island of Camiguin is the Katibawasan Falls.

Katibawasan Falls is located at the foot of Mt. Timpoong, Barangay Upper Pandan, approximately five kilometers southeast of the Municipality of Mambajao.

According to the town folks, the waterfalls relatively measures 250 feet high down-rushing into a man-made rock pool. The bluish-green pool is surrounded by small and a few of large boulders which are natural stones from rivers, the easily grown terrestrial herb Spathoglottis Plicataground also known as the ground orchids, huge trees, and wild and giant fern beds. Read More: http://www.bestspotsph.com/2011/11/katibawasan-falls-camiguin-island.html

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It’s a smooth uphill ride from the island’s main road, passing through Camiguin’s thick forest.

The ascend ends at multiple stalls selling clothes, souvenirs and kiping, Camiguin’s delicacy made of thin cassava wafers with coconut syrup. There’s only one entrance to Katibawasan Falls; and the entire area is enclosed and is protected by the local government. Upon entering the white gate, you will immediately have your first glimpse of Katibawasan Falls.

Just a few meters from the gate, you’ll see the stairway leading down to tables and the falls’ basin. The basin is partially man-made, with shallow ground perfect for wading. The falls water is crystal clear and very cold, almost not welcoming considering the high altitude of the falls and cold breeze blowing from the forest. The best views are from the top of the stairway where you can behold the towering beauty from its peak to the basin below. Read More: https://thelostkids.ph/2016/02/02/katibawasan-falls-camiguins-towering-falls/

KATIBAWASAN FALLS

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A beautiful clear stream of water dropping more than 70m to a plunge pool where you can swim and picnic.

Located just 5 kilometers southeast of Central Mambajao at the foot of Mt. Timpoong is the Katibawasan Falls. Measuring about 250 feet high, the falls is a lovely clear stream of cool waters rushing down to a green rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders. Ideal for a refreshing swim, its ice-cold water is the perfect antidote to the heat and humidity of the tropical heat.

Katibawasan Falls is one of the treasured gifts nature has blessed the island of Camiguin. According to the locals, Katibawasan Falls measures about 250 feet high, cascades to a rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders.The falls rushes down into its green pool that is really refreshing for a good swim. Tourist are welcome to swim. It is an ideal place to cool off during hot and humid days. Giant ferns decorate the surrounding land, carpeting the spaces and huge trees and dropping vines provides the backdrop the falls. Read More: https://www.mindanaotours.com/katibawasan-falls/

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