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Experience Falling in Love at Epol Falls

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EPOL FALLS

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Epol is in the mountainous Marilog District, homeland of the Matigsalog tribe and is adjacent to Bukidnon and North Cotabato provinces with their own tribal groups. It is high altitude with some parts reaching 4,000 feet above sea level, cool and pleasant weather where many go for treks, vegetables and just to escape the humid and punishing heat in the lowlands.

Epol Waterfall is not as lofty and as spectacular as others, however, it is a good introduction to trekking as the trail leads you to a slight descent passing secondary forest, stand of tall trees as well as passion fruit farms.

Epol Waterfall is reached by taking the road from Davao City to BuDa, the Bukidnon – Davao boundary. While it is much easier to have your own vehicle, one can just ride the bus from the Ecoland terminal to Bukidnon for two hours. Tell the conductor to drop you at the starting point at Epol, just below the Smart relay station perched on a hill. Read More: http://langyaw.com/2010/09/28/a-mini-cascade-epol-waterfall-in-davao/

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Epol is an acronym which stands for Everlasting Power of Love; formerly known as the Green Valley waterfalls. It is one of the natural tourist attractions of the mountainous area of Marilog District Davao City which is approximately three hundred (300) meters away from the highway; the falls are cascades of cold water that plunges into a natural pool. It is surrounded by tropical plants and trees that provide a habitat for wildlife. Read More: https://wikivisually.com/wiki/Epol_Falls

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Did you know that EPOL is short for “Everlasting Power of Love“? Good for you. I’ve been to this place nine years ago but I never knew EPOL is an acronym.

Located just 100 kms away from Davao City and 300 feet below the elevated BUDA road, Epol boast of thick watershed forest and pristine, ice cold chilly waters!

How did Epol Falls get it’s name?

According to the a Matislaognon (one tribe of indigenous people living in Marilog District) lore, Epol falls bear witness to a forbidden love. It was a secret rendezvous of lovers caught in an illicit affair. The lovers eventually got separated when the girl’s father found out about the affair. The two later reunited in their old age. Thus the name E.P.O.L. Falls. Read More: https://hikersitch.com/lakesfalls/marilog-district-baganihan-green-valley-falls-the-epol-of-our-eyes.html