If you’re thinking of checking out other places aside from the overrated beaches this summer, then Mag-Aso Falls is your perfect destination. Located in Sitio Dug-anon, Barangay Oringao, Kabankalan City; it is only a two-hour car ride from Bacolod City.
Get drenched in the powder blue water coming from the unsoiled and enchanting place of Mag-Aso Falls. This body of water can be likened to Cambugahay Falls in Siquijor where it allures the travellers of its bewildering aura.
As you arrive in the resort, you are welcomed with this stony backdrop in the entrance.
Inside is a manmade pool filled with fresh water originating from the falls where you can enjoy swimming next to the cottages. This is ideal for children to swim since the water in the falls can be deep and dangerous for them if left unattended.
When getting into the falls, you will pass by the nipa huts where you can spend the night here.
If you want security, then you can reserve the room for overnight only at a minimum fee.
On the edge of the path there is a staircase and you have to descend to about 150 steps going into the falls.
On the ground, there lies a viewing deck where you can take pictures as the featured falls become your perfect background.
Behind the viewing deck, there is a mini pond of powder blue water wherein you can swim or climb on the huge log connecting the two sides of the area.
Walking into the falls, you can feel the cool summer breeze as the temperature gently drops. Just by getting your picture next to the falls, you get little tingles as the frosty mist touches your skin and add glitters to your eyes as you watch the breathtaking scrim.
Mag-Aso falls will never fail to amaze you. With its near location and cheap expense, you get so much more than you can ask for. So take a dip and enjoy another beautiful place in Negros.
How to get there:
From Bacolod City :
private car
- head to Kabankalan City and follow the Mabinay Route
- on the left side, you can see the sign going to Mag-Aso Falls
- drive to about 5 kilometers and your reach the entrance
commute (estimate total 500 pesos each)
- catch a bus bound to Kabankalan City from Bacolod South Terminal
- ride a tricycle and head to Mercado
- ride a jeepney or bus heading to Mabinay Route
- ride a tricycle going from the highway to the falls
From other provinces and countries : fly to Bacolod-Silay Airport, Philippines
Contact:
Mag-Aso Leisure Camp
Sitio Dug-anon, Barangay Oringao, Kabankalan City, 6111 Negros Occidental
+63 34 471 2291 / +63 928 594 6275
citytourism@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/kabankalanmagasofalls
Rates:
- Entrance 50
- Nipa Hut Rental 200
- Room 1000
- Shower 2
Travel Expense Estimate good for 2 pax Day Tour
- Transportation (private car) 500
- Entrance 100
- Shower 4
- Lunch 400
total: 1004 (502 pesos each)
Travel tips:
- Prefer to go there on a sunny day because the water becomes less appealing when it’s raining.
- We went there during the Sinulog Festival, and you can just take a glimpse and enjoy the place even just for two hours.
- If you just want to take pictures and have a little plunge then you don’t have to get a cottage to stay in.
- Rates will be cheaper if you bring a private car.
- If with private car, ask google maps for help in your directions.
So beautiful! I would love to go here. I’m headed to Boracay this summer but reading this post makes me realize how many other amazing destinations there are in the Philippines! Clearly I need to plan another very extended trip and do some serious exploring!
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Yes. Philippines is a great travel destination. Aside from Boracay, you can explore Siargao and Cebu. They have the best beaches 🙂 Good luck on your travels.
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Hi i would like to ask if there are parking spaces for private vehicles inside the resort?
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yes. parking spaces are available and ensures safety.
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What if we will be going there this december? Is the falls still good to be visited on that month? Thanks.
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yes. but check the weather before going there to make sure it’s not raining as the water wouldn’t be as appealing.
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This is really helpful! Thanks for the detailed post 🙂
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hello! thank you very much for taking time to read my blog 🙂
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hi., yung room po na 1000 pesos good for ilan person po yun? i wait ur reply thanks
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Hi Weng, I just want to ask, how many hours from bacolod to magaso falls using public transport?
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uhm, i guess 2-3 hours 🙂
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Hello. Is their room, airconditioned? Good for how many persons?
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yep! it is. the staff told me there is no limit. but in my opinion, the room is good for 4 persons.
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Dear Weng,
Thank you for this info. so useful!!!
Cheers!
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hi! glad i could help! enjoy traveling!
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Hi gud pm, I would to ask, how many person can accommodate in one room?
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about four people, not sure the staff didn’t tell me the limit sorry 🙂
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hi! this is a great post! im a solo traveller and if i may ask, meron bang camping site?
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i am not sure about it. you can contact them directly if they allow. all i know is there are available cottages for rent 🙂
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Hi,I can’t connect to the cell number (+63 928 594 6275) that you provided.Tried to call the landline ( mayor’s office) but the personnel who answered my call also gave me that cell number. Do you have any numbers to suggest? I really really love to go to that place. Please please. much thanks. 🙂
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hello! i’m sorry. that’s the only contact i have. you can go there directly as you can just pay for the entrance and enter the falls without hustle and no need for reservations unless you want to stay and sleep in 🙂
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pwede mag tent?
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i am not sure about the tent but they have rooms and cottages for rent 🙂
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hi po good eve. can i ask if what is present contact number of mag aso? thankyou
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