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We’re in the middle of the month already and accept it or not, March is vastly approaching. In just a blink of an eye, summer time is coming. And I acknowledge that the summer heat in the Philippines is real. But worry not, with over 7,100 islands our country was composed of and aside from the beaches, other natural resources like springs, lakes, rivers and falls also exists. We don’t have to go to other countries just to experience white sand beaches and falls. And to that, with no further ado, I’ll introduce to you Tinuy - an Falls, one of the pride of Surigao Del Sur and the said to be Niagara Falls of the Philippines. With it's 95 meters wide and 50 meters high, who would disagree to that?

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Tinuy-an falls is a three levelled waterfall located in Bislig, Surigao Del Sur. The people of Bislig believed that the waterfalls were purposely made by a DIWATA that’s why it was perfectly made so they named it “Tinuy –an” meaning “Sinadya” in Tagalog or “Purposely made” in English. We lived in Mindanao and most people believed in myths. LOLS . I don’t really know what the term so bear with me.

The place is more than 2 hours’ drive from my place. From Bislig, another 40 minutes’ drive you have to take. And as usual, roads are rough and not cemented so prepare for a shaky bumpy ride. But don’t worry the place is accessible in any kind of transportation except buses.

Transportation Available:

Car– If you came from a far place, you can rent a car for this trip which includes the driver. The price will vary on the car type and numbers of people. The comfort in travelling by car is a must go ride.
SkyLab (Habal – Bahal)– This is a famous means of transportation in Mindanao especially in the mountain areas where roads are not cemented. It is a single motor where more than 8 people can ride. ☺️

Unfortunately, as this place is rural, no public transportation such as jeepneys, motorcycles and buses available.

Fees

Types	Amount in Pesos
Entrance Fee for 7 years old and above	50.00 pesos per person
Entrance Fee Below 7 years old	Free
Raft Rowing	150 pesos per person for 30 Minutes
Life Jacket	30 pesos per hour
Cottages	300

Oh Dear! The fees and charges are stated above. I assure you, you will not regret a thing about going here.

Please Follow Simple Rules

* Bring Food
* Clean your mess
* No shouting
* Follow the instructions of the Life Guard
* STRICTLY NO DIVING

Each group will be assigned with 1 life guard. They are giving their service for free so that more tourist will come to their place. With their duty to keep us safe and reminding us of the do's and dont's, feel free to give tips. It may be less but it means a lot to them. :)

Let's Go To Level 1

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Be shallowed by the raging water. The bamboo raft is applicable in this floor as the water's dimension is wide. We had our back being massaged by the strong splashed of the water. This place is majestic!

Level 2

Be careful on the slippery way going up to the second level. The view from this level is astonishing and if you are afraid of heights, you should challenge yourself and climb to this level. No Regrets as they say. :)

Level 3

This is the last level where the people can be climbed. The way going up here is not easy but I enjoyed here a lot. As you see, the stones were beautifully designed like a ladder. You can sit on the rocks and have your back being massaged by the water.

This trip has been meaningful as I am with my brother and cousins. Thank you so much for reading my blog for today. I hope you will be able to come and visit this beautiful place. Wishing you all the best. :)

Travel to Tinuy-An Falls (The Niagara Falls of the Philippines)