Cauayan 50 minutes away from kabankalan, cauayan offers the first of the white sand beaches you will encounter when driving down south. Take a look at our kabankalan day trip tool to schedule your visit to magaso falls and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday. In my second but very brief trip to bacolod city in february this year, i was unable to squeeze in my tight schedule a trip to kabankalan city since i have started my chasing philippine waterfalls project, i have included in my todo list magaso falls, kabankalan citys main tourist attraction. Besides the falls themselves there is also a leisure park with a pool area as. For guests intending to stay overnight, book your room ahead through this. Negros occidental enchanting magaso falls of kabankalan city. Also located in the city is the main campus of the central philippines state university cpsu. Mag aso falls of kabankalan city negros occidental. Once you take the first small step going down the falls, you will go through at least six hundred steps.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. You can swim at magaso falls, however take care, the main pool is quite deep under the falls. Cool off at magaso falls in kabankalan if youre thinking of checking out other places aside from the overrated beaches this summer, then magaso falls is your perfect destination. Oopps, sorry we have dont have any listing here yet. The magaso falls is one of bohols natural treasures. It gained a lot of attention when someone posted it in the social media with a picture perfect scenery of mag aso falls.
Sep 04, 2012 to satisfy eager thirst for a day with nature and to drink and bathe in the purest of waters, the mag aso falls is definitely the place to look for. Magaso falls bohol tour wow philippines travel agency. Mag aso falls is located in barangay oringao,kabankalan city negros occidental philippines. Dec 03, 2015 the bus was quite taking more time than is expected and i arrived at almost 5 pm at brgy. If you come from bacolod city, my nearest guestimate would be 2 hours and 35 minutes. In early years, kabankalan started as a barrio of ilog, a neighboring town of the city today. Magaso falls is a multitiered waterfalls located in brgy. In early years kabankalan started as a barrio of ilog a neighboring town of the city today.
The diocese of kabankalan is a roman catholic episcopal see in philippines. Behold for yourself the magnificent twin falls, often obscured by fine mist that appears smokelike. Wed like to reach magaso falls as early as possible so we hired a tricycle for 400php. Aug 27, 2016 mag aso falls is located at barangay oringao in kabankalan negros occidental which is 2 hours and 45 mins away from bacolod airport. Magaso falls is a 20minute drive from the city proper. Zaycoland resort and hotel, has 16 luxurious guest rooms including family, bridal, and master suites, and amenities such as an olympic sized swimming pool, kiddie pool, volleyball court, childrens play area, and a restaurant. Kabankalan city is bounded on north by the city of himamaylan, southeast by negros oriental, southwest by the municipality of ilog and northwest by the panay gulf. Since then, tourists flock and have been busy posting evidence of their own experience with the falling mists. The bohol magaso falls is a beautiful attraction that is located in antequera bohol philippines, which is about 12 miles or so from tagbilaran city, about a 30 minute drive by van or taxi, depending on traffic. Magaso falls, located at kabankalan, negros occidental, is less than 2 hours drive from bacolod city. Magaso falls kabankalan 2020 all you need to know before. Every year over 2,000 visitors travel here to view the magaso waterfalls in antequera, bohol and other popular waterfalls in bohol.
Welcome to the magaso falls in antequera, bohol, philippines. Kabankalan is also known for its mag aso falls and the balicaocao resort. Take a look at our kabankalan day trip tool to schedule your visit to mag aso falls and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday. Where to go, what to do in city of kabankalan, negros occidental, philippines. Kabankalan kabankalan is a city in the province of negros occidental, philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 182,000. Kabankalan city history tourist spots, language and festivals. Magaso falls is located at barangay oringao in kabankalan city, a twohour drive from bacolod city in negros occidental. There is a manmade pool inside and its water comes from the falls itself. Kabankalan city tourism, philippines kabankalan city.
Kabankalan city won the major award as the best performing city in region vi in the 2011 regional search for excellence in local governance excel. Situated at the barrio of mag aso in antequera, a 30minute trip to this godgiven. Jun 04, 2012 kabankalan city is bounded on north by the city of himamaylan, southeast by negros oriental, southwest by the municipality of ilog and northwest by the panay gulf. Kabankalan is also known for its magaso falls and the balicaocao resort. Histroy of kabankalan strategically located at the southern part of negros occidental, kabankalan city prides itself as a service provider in education and health services, a major hub in commerce, trade and industry, information and communications technology, as well as host to a number of government and private offices. Historical accounts reveal that there was no ancient kabankalan as a settlement, but the territory of the present city was inhabited by numerous hill tribes scattered along the hilabangan river, stretching from the mountain ranges toward the settlement of the lowlanders in ilog. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit.
So i asked him again the directions on how to get to mag aso falls. I am lucky that i dont need to find place to stay here because i have relatives to stay in this place. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in kabankalan, philippines on tripadvisor. Without any idea of who the person behind it, the foremost thing came out of my mind was mag aso falls. After reaching kabankalan city, you can get a ride from a tricycle to get to the mercadopublic market. The magaso falls, whose cascading waters run into natural pools, were greatly altered by the 20 bohol earthquake and even more so by flash floods caused by tropical storm seniang in december 2014. For the more adventurous experience you can walk or climb up the far side of the gorge and make a leap in to the pool below. Of course, you prefer to spend the night, it is best to book ahead before your actual trip. Towns and cities near kabankalan negros occidental. Found at about thirty 30 kilometres from the heart of kabankalan city, negros occidental, magaso falls is a real find for allweeklongcitybeaten picnickers. Magaso falls and leisure park is located about 8 kilometers outside of kabankalan in negros occidental, philippines. Kabankalan city won the major award as the best performing city in region vi the former region in the 2011 regional search for excellence in local governance excel. To satisfy eager thirst for a day with nature and to drink and bathe in the purest of waters, the magaso falls is definitely the place to look for. The bus was quite taking more time than is expected and i arrived at almost 5 pm at brgy.
Then i remember, he was a local in kabankalan that i inquired before about the waterfall. With no time to waste, i rode a passenger motorbike heading to barangay oringao en route to sitio duganon, where magaso falls and leisure camp is situated. Magaso falls is located in barangay oringao, in the city of kabankalan, in negros occidental. Kabankalan city history tourist spots, language and. History is the only thing that will link you from the past, the structures, the markers, the place and the events that had happened will re. Situated at the barrio of magaso in antequera, a 30minute trip to this godgiven. Negros occidental enchanting magaso falls of kabankalan. With no time to waste, i rode a passenger motorbike heading to barangay oringao en route to sitio duganon, where mag aso falls and leisure camp is situated. Abbyntures first travel story magaso falls, kabankalan. Kabangkalan city, negros occidental according to historians the first. These twin falls that incite a cloudy sensation as the rushing waters emerge and come crashing down 25 ft below have enticed tourists and locals alike for decades. The author at magaso falls, kabankalan how to get to magaso falls from bacolod city. This page will help you find a list of the nearest surrounding towns, villages, cities nearby or within a 25 mile distance 40. Left early in the morning to visit magasofalls and go for a swim.
Without any idea of who the person behind it, the foremost thing came out of my mind was magaso falls. Things to do in city of kabankalan, negros occidental. The award was given during the pagdayaw 2011 program held at the iloilo grand hotel in december 2011. Visit magaso falls on your trip to kabankalan or philippines. Located 18 kilometres 11 mi north of tagbilaran, popular places of interest in antequera are the weekly basket market and mag aso falls. Apo island is a volcanic island covering 74 hectares in land area, 7 kilometers off the southeastern tip of negros island and 30 kilometers south of the negros oriental capital of dumaguete in the philippines. The 5 best things to do in kabankalan updated 2020. Kabankalan city to magaso falls we asked for directions how to get to magaso falls but it was too complicated. Book your tickets online for magaso falls, antequera. Kabankalan, officially the city of kabankalan or simply referred to as kabankalan city, is a 1st. Get directions, maps, and traffic for kabankalan city, negros occidental.
This is a two to three hours ride, so make sure you are prepared. Kabankalan map negros occidental, philippines mapcarta. Recommended books childrens books cooking books nature books. Mag aso falls, kabankalan city medical tourism philippines. Kabankalan is a city in the province of negros occidental, philippines. Mag aso falls is situated at barangay oringao, kabankalan of negros occidental. Located 18 kilometres 11 mi north of tagbilaran, popular places of interest in antequera are the weekly basket market and magaso falls. If we take a jeepeney then we need to wait for some time. It is because the twin falls, with the height of eight meters, create smoke after it falls.
Be careful with slippery rocks when you go into the water or climb up to cliffs. It gained a lot of attention when someone posted it in the social media with a picture perfect scenery of magaso falls. Mag aso falls is a multitiered waterfalls located in brgy. Magaso falls kabankalan all you need to know before. These large waterfalls attract many species of animals as well as providing a beautiful picturesque place to relax and unwind in a pool of healthy. Tour packages with your choice of 92 bohol hotels, book online. The place was roughly about 3045 minute drive from my aunts place in himamaylan. Magaso and sipalay for 2d1n 2,000 php happy feet chapters. Mag aso falls kabankalan, negros occidental water park. The mag aso falls, whose cascading waters run into natural pools, were greatly altered by the 20 bohol earthquake and even more so by flash floods caused by tropical storm seniang in december 2014.
Results for the country of philippines are set to show towns with a minimum population of 5 people, you can decrease or. The name apo was derived from a filipino word for grandchild good for swimming and. Jan 31, 2018 this is similar to what happened in mag aso falls. Head to bacolod south terminal and ride a bus going to kabankalan city. When kabankalan turned into a town in 1903, its first town president was capitan lorenzo zayco, but in mid1907 a group of rebel called pulahan led by papa isio raided the town and burned all the houses. Mag aso falls is located at barangay oringao in kabankalan negros occidental which is 2 hours and 45 mins away from bacolod airport.
Clean place, with a walking path going down the hill. If you want adventure this is one of the place that you can go to. Sep 28, 2016 magaso falls and leisure park is located about 8 kilometers outside of kabankalan in negros occidental, philippines. Magaso falls is located in antequera bohol, and is absolutely beautiful. With a height of 25 feet, the twin falls is picturesque against a backdrop of tall trees, wild plants. This place is situated in negros occidental, region 6, philippines, its geographical coordinates are 9 59 20 north, 122 48 44 east and its original name with diacritics is kabankalan.
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