Tiklas Falls is one of the best spots you shouldn't skip when you go to Misamis Oriental. The waterfall is located in Barangay Lawit, Gingoog City.
The location of the falls was developed by the city government into an Eco-Tourism Park. The park is well-managed by the local government. The road from entrance going to the resort park is paved, garbage free and sides were planted with different ornamental and non-ornamental flora. Fronting the falls is a public swimming pool and cottages- yes an Eco park! There is a concrete bridge going to the park where you can see the perfect drop of the waterfalls and take photographs. I personally commend the city government and the people of Gingooog City for developing and of course preserving this interesting tourism spot.
Cool winds and beautiful nature welcomed us as we are approaching. There are no food stalls or sari – sari stores in the area so you must bring packed foods and drinks. There are cottages for rent- 100-200 pesos only.
TRIVIA| Gingoogis also known as the City of Goodluck. East of Cagayan de Oro and West of Butuan City, the city's name comes from the Manobo word "Hingoog", which means “Goodluck”. Manobo are the original settlers of the city.
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| Part of the 350 meters walk going to the actual drop |
TIPS/Reminders:
- Strictly NO Littering.
- Entrance Fee is 20 Pesos for Adult and 10 Pesos for children 12 years and Below.
- The best time to visit the falls is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Lastly, charge your Camera’s battery- promise you won’t stop clicking your cam!
There are no accommodations in the area; you have to go back to the city proper if you're planning to spend a night in Gingoog. There are pension houses and Inns in the city proper.
HOW TO GET THERE:
If you have your own car and coming from any part of Mindanao just look for the signage of Tiklas Falls in Eskina (crossing) Santiago- east of the city proper and 5 minutes travel.
From CDO: Ride in a bus bound to Gingoog City or Butuan City. Travel time from Cagayan de Oro is 2-3 hours. Tell the driver to drop you in Eskina Santiago going to Tiklas Falls- anyway big tarpaulin showing the direction going to the location of the falls is displayed at eskina. If your coming from Gingoog City proper, ride in a tricycle (8 pesos fare) going to eskina Santiago.
From Butuan City: Be carried by a bus bound to Cagayan de Oro. Travel is 2-3 hours. Tell the driver to drop you in Eskina Santiago or the crossing going to Tiklas Falls.
From Eskina Santiago,ride in a habal-habal going to the Entrance Tiklas Falls. Fare is around 100-150 pesos (hired) . You have to walk the 350 meters path from the entrance going to the location of the actual drop.
So Tara na! Plan your trip now going to Misamis Oriental or any part of Mindanao and don’t forget to include Tiklas Falls on your itinerary!
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