With relatively high rainfall, broken and mountainous terrain, Cebu has many waterfalls. They have long been ranked as among its most impressive tourist destinations. Many are in a picturesque scene and creating their own image in accordance to their uniqueness, style and beauty. An innate looks that will surely captivate someone’s eye and help someone’s desire to acquire peace and tranquility.
I’m falling in love to this falls, because today, as I set foot on this majestic cascade, it is not my first time. I’ve been here for 4 times already and today it’ll be my 5th time. I was not yet a blogger during those times, and since I want to take in another fresh experience of Mantayupan falls, I decided to get my not so hefty bag and bring my two little itchy feet and traipse here for the 5th time.
Mantayupan Falls is situated in the town of Barili, Cebu. It is located 61 kilometers away from Cebu City and almost two hours of travel time. Historically, the town’s name Barili derived from the word Balili, a kind of grass growing in the vicinity.
Upon making it at the town of Barili, I immediately took a Habal-Habal (motorcycle) going to Mantayupan Falls. The Falls is 4 kilometers away from the town proper and 10-15 minutes drive. Mantayupan falls has been I guess one of the most accessible falls that I have been to, because the road giving way to the falls is concreted and I have loved the stunning view while I’m making my way to the falls.
My driver told me that there’s a Tilapia Fishing Village and Restaurant just before getting to the waterfalls. Safe in his mind that he’s speaking to a first timer, which I guess I appreciate his willingness to introduce what his town can offer to the travelers like me. He must be very proud of his demesne. The Tilapia Fishing Village and Restaurant offer dining, pond fishing, swimming pool, cottages, horseback riding, and overnight accommodations. The place also offers an array of Tilapia menu’s that will certainly satiate your craving.
My long delay is over and I’m happy to finally set foot on this place for the 5th time. Mantayupan falls is nestled at the foot of Barili’s sprawling mountains and peacefully situated in the lush scenery green forest. I forthwith went to the first falls trying to grab the chance since it wasn’t that crowded. In fact, it was just me and my two little itchy feet who’s enjoying the place. The first tier is 14 meters high tiered waterfalls, splitting together and formed three layers which looks like they’re being disunited. After several shots taken, I gave way to the second falls which would only take me 5-minutes of walk.
The second level is the 98 meters high cascading falls that create a thundering roar as it plunges from its peak to its wide catchment basin. It is alleged to be the tallest waterfalls in the province of Cebu. The second tier provides the atmosphere with a cooling mist, bluish green water, divulging its stunning natural beauty to every traveler, and showing its unspoiled environment and deserves a visit even for a short period of time.
Aside from Mantayupan falls, a comforting Boloc-Boloc spring is slowly spreading its name to every traveler due to its clear water and soothing ambiance. It has two swimming pools containing fresh water and smothered with green trees on both sides. But what captured every traveler and tourist to visit this place is the Mineral Hot Spring. It has Sulfuric water-fed swimming pool that can cure skin ailments and a sound remedy for your tiring body.
NOTE: You can also check other good sites in Barili like Sayaw Beach + Rock Formations and Caves, Molave Milk Station, Candugay Beach, Paril Mountain Resort, Paradise Valley Mountain Resort and many more.
HOW TO GET TO MANTAYUPAN FALLS
Take a Ceres Bus going to Bato-Barili route from South Bus Terminal in Cebu City. It is 1hour and 30 minutes drive if it’s not traffic in the city area. The first trip is 5:00 AM for the aircon bus, for the non-aircon bus the earliest trip is 2:00 AM.
TRAVEL TIPS
- If you’re going to Mantayupan Falls on weekends, I would suggest you better proceed to South Bus Terminal 30 minutes before the scheduled trip to avoid crowds of passengers.
- Inform the Bus conductor to drop you off at the jump-off point to Mantayupan Falls.
- The mandatory Bus stop is at Shamrock Center.
- It is better to arrive at the falls as early as you can so you would owned the place and no photo-bombers.
- Don’t take the last trip Bus from Samboan at 7:00 pm going back to Cebu city so you won’t suffer to stand inside the Bus.
- Expect traffic as you nearly reach the City proper from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
- I recommend taking the earlier trip is better.
POSSIBLE TRAVEL EXPENSES TO PREPARE
- Cebu City- Barili – Php 70
- Habal-Habal – Php 30
(Note I give an additional Php 50 since I asked the motorcycle driver to bring me to Boloc-Boloc Spring) - Entrance fee – Php 20
- Foods -Php 150
- Barili – Cebu -Php 70
great post
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Hello mukul,
Thank you so much.
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welcome
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Great photos, who takes them? would love to see the ‘Chocolate Hills’ Philippines is very beautiful. God Bless.
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Hello nanny,
Thank you for finding our country interesting. I guessed I have already blogged about the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Here’s the link https://jauntingandmusing.com/2015/10/06/a-complete-itinerary-of-fun-filled-day-day-1-in-bohol-island/
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Thanks for that Lai.Great images.
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I just wanted to dive in – a lovely post.
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Hello,
Thank you for dropping by. You will eventually enjoy the fresh water. Have a great day ahead!
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Many thanks.
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Wow it looks beautiful. Great photos x
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Hello Jane,
Thank you so much for your appreciation. I hope the photos I captured will give justice to the waterfall.
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That is so impressive of you, Lai. Being able to explore the world out there at a young age. In a way, I envy you because you started way younger than me.
Anyway, Cebu has long been visible in my bucket list. The falls you photographed and the adventures you did there make me so wanting to cross Cebu out from the list soon.
Great travel info about the place, Lai. Kudos!
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Hello Sony,
Thank you for flooding me with your good comments, I truly appreciate it. I would love to tour you around if you’re going to visit Cebu. Simply inform me ahead of time.
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The cascades are bewitching and I am not surprised that you are there for the 5th time(luck you…going scarlet with envy…) I am lost in the magical charm of the bluffs and yours is lovely country..
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Read this post of mine at leisure and get a feel of a poor cousin of a waterfall!!
https://adsunsri.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/the-monsoon-magic/
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Majestic waterfalls! One day i’m gonna pose there. Bucket list! =) Me tourist guide ba papunta dyan?
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Hello Kristina,
Thank you so much for stopping by! Tourist guide? Just let me know if you’re going to visit Cebu, I’ll be glad to bring you there.
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I havent been to Cebu. Would love to, one day.
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Just in case you have time to drop by, here’s my only daughter’s blog. She’s a model here. Thanks. Medyo di lang sya super updated. Super busy me. https://zendrakiarathejourney.wordpress.com
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Wow, beautiful. I’ll check out that waterfall when I go back to Cebu. 🙂
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Hello Kat,
I’ll be putting up more of stunning waterfalls in Cebu. Just let me know if you’re travelling to visit Cebu. I’ll be glad to help you get to some of the tourist destinations in the Queen City of the South.
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Thanks! I’ll take note of that. We’ll go maybe next year. 🙂
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I’ve been here way back 2011 🙂
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Hello,
It must be something amazing during your sojourn. I’m really glad you did.d.
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That looks amazing, l’ll sure be going there when I be,t visit Cebu.
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Thank you for dropping by mate. This is just one of Cebu’s beautiful waterfalls, I will surely share some other amazing waterfalls as I’m still drafting my content.
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I can’t imagine how cold the water would be! Brrr
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Hello,
Thank you for dropping by mate. This is just one of Cebu’s beautiful waterfalls, I will surely share some other amazing waterfalls as I’m still drafting my content.
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Can’t wait! 🙂
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Hello Dan,
The water is really, really cold. This is something you should try when you visit the Philippines.
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Lovely photos and writing. And hey, thanks for dropping by my site.
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Hello,
Thank you also for dropping by and commenting as well. Hope you have a great day ahead!
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I’ve been here once but it was way to crowded to go for a swim. Lucky you are!
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Hello Sarah,
I actually just enjoyed my sojourn on my 5th time. During my first up to the 4th visit, it was very crowded.
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Ah right I see, so it is a matter of timing after all. Unfortunately, I didn’t have the luxury of time to do multiple visits. Maybe next time?!
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Yeah, there will invariably be a next time. I hope you’ll find the perfect timing on your next visit.
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Thank you! I will find time if I drop by in the South.
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Lovel photos. You have a great eye!
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Hello rangewriter,
Thank you so much for the sweet compliment.
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Beautiful pic
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Hello James,
Thank you for dropping by. Have a great day ahead!
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Gorgeous falls. Looks like a lovely place to visit 🙂
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Hello Dianna,
I would eventually say, the falls are really adorable, you should visit it when you get a chance to visit the Philippines soon.
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Tallest waterfalls in Cebu! Will visit this soon!
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Hello adrenaline romance,
It’ll be some other fun filled travel experience for both of you. I can’t wait to read your blog post about Matayupan Falls soon.
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Hi Littlelai,
Yup, we will definitely schedule a visit there. But we need to check out other sites, attractions, and adventures in Barili.
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I think I have listed some of the tourist destinations in Barili at the end part of my blog. I wish I could see them all during my visit, but I was only lucky to visit the Mantayupan Falls and Boloc-Boloc Spring.
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Ah, yes, we found it in your blog. Thanks!
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I can easily see how one can fall in love with this environment. It is breath taking. Thank you for sharing.
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Hello Doctor Jonathan,
Thank you for such a wonderful commentary from you. The waterfall is absolutely beautiful.
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very beautiful waterfall!
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Hello Jonathan,
Yes, you stated it right. I hope you could see this falls soon.
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The fact that this is your fifth visit shows that the place is indeed mesmerising and wortha visit. The pictures looks so lovely. I wosh I could have been there. I am a big time travel lover. I gotta add this water fall to my travel bcketlist.
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I would definitely want to go to Mantayupan Falls. I love waterfalls! My favorite is Iguacu in Brazil. But these falls look so lovely and peaceful. What a great time!
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The view is just simply amazing. Can’t stop staring at your photos. Great captures btw!
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Beautiful place….
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Heaven on earth!!! (love)
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thanks for sharing kabayan 🙂 i wish i can visit the place next time when i go home 🙂 thanks for the travel tips 🙂
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Hello babl,
Yes, it’ll always be fine. You can share it! Thank you so much.
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Thanks for giving me permission. 🙂
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Helpful information. Fortunate me I discovered your website by chance, and I am stunned why this twist of fate did not happened earlier! I bookmarked it.
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Looks like you visited a great time when it wasn’t busy too! How lucky. I love waterfalls and since you can combine it with the fishing and dinging as well as the springs, this would be such a fun and soothing day trip I think.
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Wow, gorgeous falls! I love the turquoise water too! You are finding the best nature spots I swear! It also doesn’t seem too hard to get to and also thats nice it didn’t seem too busy!
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You hit two of my most favorite things: waterfalls and mineral hot springs! I would challenge myself to make the journey out to Mantayupan Falls in a heartbeat — it’s so gorgeous! I love the different cascades of water, and the lush greenery that surrounds them. I can see why you love it.
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I’ve thought I knew this post, but no, this is a new one. Waw, I’m impressed. Mantayupan Falls are very similar to the ones I’ve seen in the other posts but yet they are so special. You managed to capture the big waterfall in a fantastic light. It’s even more interesting that you can see three of them. That’s a place that I must see someday, and I keep saying that.
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Such gorgeous waterfalls! I never grow tired of beautiful scenery like waterfalls. I absolutely love hot springs and there are plenty of them in Japan. A true mineral hot spring really does have a different effect than one that doesn’t have minerals. I have experienced the difference and after snowboarding all day it really did help heal the tired body 🙂
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This reminds me of jim jim falls in Australia. I am obsessed with waterfalls. I still haven’t seen the most famous waterfalls in my own country Norway. You should go there if you haven’t yet 😀 I would definitely visit Mantayupan waterfalls for sure 😀
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Wow the Mantayupan falls is magnificent! I bet it is quite a sight to see it in person! It is not too far from the town too so making it easy to visit if staying near the area!
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