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Aliwagwag Falls
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Located in the middle of the forest, Aliwagwag Falls is considered as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country.
It is a series of 84 falls appearing like stairway to heaven with various heights among the steps ranging from 6 to 110 feet. One step is measured 72 feet and another is 67 feet. Overall Aliwagwag Falls is 1,110 feet of cascading energy and 20 meters in width. All these in the midst of virgin forest. River at the foot of the falls. 13 rapids to cross.
Located amidst thick forests just some 25 kilometers away from Cateel proper, Aliwagwag Falls offers adventurers and vacationers alike a wild exposure and relaxing in its refreshing waters will give you an unforgettable and fun experience.
Cateel, Davao Oriental is some 360 kilometers from Davao City is accessible by bus at the Ecoland Transport terminal. L300 vans are also available from Davao City.
Beautiful Aliwagwag Falls
Enchanting Aliwagwag Falls
Wow…haven’t been there myself yet!! How does it fair with those in the City of Waterfalls? Have you been to the many falls of Iligan City, and its famous Maria Cristina Falls?
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JessQ, I’m ashamed to admit that I haven’t been to those places in the Philippines yet. I learned about Maria Cristina Falls when I was in high school. I will probably spend time to get around our country sooner or later.
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I was one of the fortunate ones to have bathed at the lagoons of Aliwagwag.
We drove from the old Valderramma Lumbers in Compostela, up Udyongan to Aliwagwag.
The drive was scary. The cliffs were harrowing.
When we got there, I thought I was in heaven.
My brothers and I jumped in the lagoons. There is another lagoon to the right of that picture.
At the bottom is the Kateel River. Totally ugly compared to the falls.
There are at least two more waterfalls around Compostela. One is the Bango Falls . We bathed there as well.
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JB, you’re fortunate, indeed! Not many visitors would drive up Compostela to see the falls. But it’s time to go for an adventure trip like you did. Thanks for sharing your experiences on those trips.
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It was September 27, 2007, when we were able to pass by Aliwagwag Falls. We had just finished a week engagement in the Municipality of Cateel. The Team travelled from Davao City via Mati, Davao Oriental for 3 hours. From Mati, we travelled another 6 hours to reach Cateel. After 6 days, we went back to Davao City, but this time we took another route, through Compostella Valley Province. After one hour of travel, we passed by a bridge and to our amazement, we saw Aliwagwag Water Falls. We all went out of the car, to witness its majestic beauty. Crystal clear waters passed by the rocks which looked like stairs from the mountain top in the middle of the forest. We took a lot of pictures in the bridge, the falls in the background. It was one of my most unforgettable encounter with mother nature, the greatness of God’s creations.
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Hi Meann,
Thanks for sharing your unforgettable experience. You’re lucky to have seen Aliwagwag Falls. Amazing, isn’t it?
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Hello! I’m actually from the Municipality of Cateel here in the Provice of Davao Oriental where our very own Aliwagwag Falls can ba found and did you know that Aliwagwag Falls is considered by many scientists and engineers? Probably not…
If you have more questions about the aliwagwag Falls, pls. e-mail at iancroatia@yahoo.com. Thank you!
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…hey yah people,,,thank u for ur comment about our vary own aliwagwag.,..hpe u will visit and place again…but lol brng with u ur friends and fam,,,,and enjoy the sight and hospitality of people liven thr.
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I haven’t been there!
But my friend Charlyn Lou Gura who was a citizen of Cateel said that the falls is so majestic. How I wish I can witness the beauty of Aliwagwag Falls with my family.:)
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