The Magnificent Imugan Falls in Nueva Vizcaya

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IMUGAN FALLS

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Imugan falls is a 35 foot spring waterfall between two mountains. The falls is six to seven kilometer from the national highway and a minute long hike from Imugan proper. It is located in Imugan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.

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Hidden on a lush forest in Brgy. Imugan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya is the breathtaking Imugan waterfalls. Sta. Fe, for some, is merely just a stop over for bus trips going to Isabela and Cagayan. But for us, it’s a great place for adventure and nature tripping. I enjoyed walking the trails to Imugan Falls. Lush trees and vegetation provided me comfort and took away all stress I had from the city. Just keep on walking and soon enough, you’ll hear the water from the river which is a sign that you’re near the falls.

The water was freezing cold but we couldn’t resist the chance to try it. So here we were, taking a dip at the cold yet clean and refreshing water. TIP: Get Drunk first 😀 drink Gin so you’ll feel warm before you jump in the water 🙂 Read More: http://straykittie.tumblr.com/post/71951507242/chasing-waterfalls-imugan-sta-fe-nueva

How to get there

Manila to Sta. Fe
Take a bus (Victory, Florida, Dalin, etc) with a signboard going either to Tuegegarao City, Santiago City, Isabela or Banaue. Basically, all the bus going to region 2 will pass by the town of Sta. Fe, the trip will take five to seven hours. The town of Sta. Fe is the first town of Region 2 coming from Manila.

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Sta. Fe to Imugan
After arriving at Sta. Fe, take a public jeepney morning that leaves at 11:30 am in the morning, 1:00pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the afternoon, the jeepney stand by in front of the waiting shed of the Municipal Hall of Sta. Fe. The fare cost P18/head and P15/head for the student. You can also rent a tricyle going to Imugan which is available the whole day, It cost P135 for one way. Then, pay an entrance fee of P25/head in the Barangay Hall or in the store (Caslangan Store) near the Barangay Hall. After, proceed to the starting point in the Halong area where you can see signboard going to the waterfalls.

Trail
The Trail is clean and easy to hike with only few slopes in it. You can reach the waterfalls 15 to 30 minutes from the starting point.

Waiting Shed

You can see the Waiting Shed before reaching the falls. The Waiting Shed project started the year of 2014 and ended on the same year.

The Falls
You can enjoy trekking, exploration and swimming in the falls. The falls has many level, although there is no certainty on how many level can be found in the falls but most visitors hike until level 2.

During Summer or Sunny day is the best day to visit, explore and experience the beauty of the falls, it is not advisable to visit the waterfalls during rainy days. Be safe and enjoy!

Read More: http://denciotravel.blogspot.com/2014/10/imugan-waterfalls-how-to-get-there.html