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Sunday, 23 February 2014

Imugan Waterfalls | How to get there

Background
Imugan falls is a 35 foot spring waterfall between two mountain. The falls is six to seven kilometer from the national highway and a minute long hike from Imugan proper. It is located in Imugan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.


How to get there
Manila to Sta. Fe
Take a bus (Victory, Florida, Dalin, etc) with a signboard going either to Tuegegarao City, Santiago City, Isabela or Banaue. Basically, all the bus going to region 2 will pass by the town of Sta. Fe, the trip will take five to seven hours. The town of Sta. Fe is the first town of Region 2 coming from Manila.

Sta. Fe to Imugan
After arriving at Sta. Fe, take a public jeepney morning that leave 11:30 am in the morning, 1:00pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm in the afternoon, the jeepney stand by in front of the waiting shed of the Municipal Hall of Sta. Fe. The fare cost P18/head and P15/head for the student. You can also rent a tricyle going to Imugan which is available the whole day, It cost P135 for one way. Then, pay a entrance fee of P25/head in the Barangay Hall or in the store (Caslangan Store) near the Barangay Hall. After, proceed to starting point in the Halong area where you can see signboard going to the waterfalls. 


The Halong Area


The starting point along with the signboard 



Trail  
The Trail is clean and easy to hike with only few slopes in it. You can reach the waterfalls 15 to 30 minutes from the starting point. Here's the scene of the trail going to the Falls:



Waiting Shed
You can see the Waiting Shed before reaching the falls. The Waiting Shed project start the year of 2014 and end on the same year.

The old waiting shed before reaching the Falls.



The new waiting shed and a Comfort Room in it.


The mini - Falls
Upon reaching the falls, you can notice small falls down and side area of it.

The small falls in the side area


Down area of the Falls


The Falls
You can enjoy trekking, exploration and swimming in the falls. The falls has many level, although there is no certainty on how many level can be found in the falls but most visitors hike until level 2. 


The main stage of the Falls


Me and the Falls


The Second level of the Falls

During Summer or Sunny day is the best day to visit, explore and experience the beauty of the falls, It is not advisable to visit to the waterfalls during rainy days. Be safe and enjoy!

"The Mountaineer's Creed" which can be applied by visitor/s that will serve as a reminder in visiting the falls:
          - Kill Nothing but Time.
          - Take Nothing but Picture.
          - Leave Nothing but Footprints.


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2 comments:

  1. Wow I'm from Nueva Vizcaya but never set foot to this falls. Hope I can visit this falls very soon..

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  2. Indeed, one of the best places to visit in Nueva Vizcaya.

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