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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Tinago Falls

Tinago Falls Iligan City by Paul Van/

Tinago鈥檚 basin features a stunning blue-green pool of water. The colorful sheen of the water is more than enough to inspire legends of supernatural guardians that protect this aquamarine refuge.

Tinago has been developed by locals to carry adventurers toward the falls. The ten-minute trek to Tinago Falls is worth it because of the relaxing view.

It is also called as Linamon Falls, but geographically speaking, it is in the vicinity of Iligan and is widely regarded as the most beautiful of all the waterfalls in the city.

Before having a glimpse of this wonder of nature, one has to go through a heart-thumping cardio workout and take three hundred steps down to see its whole beauty.

1. Tinango falls located between the town of Linamon and the Iligan city of Mindanao Philippine

Tinago Falls Iligan City by Paul Van/

Tinago Falls is a waterfall on the Agus River, located in between the town of Linamon and Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the northern part of the Philippine Island of Mindanao.

The 240 feet high waterfall is a good venue for swimming and cliff diving. It also becomes a stunning backdrop for tourists who decide to eat on the tables near the edges of the river.

This is one of the most popular and most visited waterfalls in Iligan City known for its outstanding and mesmerizing natural beauty.

2. They are two routes to choose to get to the amazing falls Buruun and Linamon route

From Manila, book a flight to Laguindingan International Airport in Cagayan de Oro. It is the nearest airport to Iligan City.

You can take a boat going to Cagayan de Oro seaport, and then take a taxi or bus to Iligan City.

From Iligan City to Tinago Falls, you have two routes to choose from. The Buruun route and the Linamon route.

The latter is more convenient since streets are entirely paved. The resort there also has a more secured parking space for vehicles.

3. The entrance fee is P50 one can come with their food there is no corkage fee

The Tinago Falls entrance fee is affordable, tourists will have to pay P50 to enter the area. You can also bring as much food as you can because there鈥檚 no corkage fee there.

Tinago鈥檚 basin features a stunning blue-green pool of water. Tinago has been developed by locals to carry adventurers toward the falls.

More than a hundred feet deep, the basin is not only a site for those who want a peaceful sanctuary but also for those who crave adventure.

4. Tourists will enjoy the fascinating Tinago falls it takes 500 steps of trekking to reach the fall

The winding staircase, taken while going up by GinaD/

One has to take 500 steps before reaching the place. It鈥檚 as if nature has nowhere to be found unless you make the effort of endless-feel trekking.

Tourists love the scenic waterfalls coming from the 240feet-high place running down into the deep tranquil water, alluring you to take an instant deep on the water.  

The fantastic small cave in the falls has a warm welcome to the visitors for them to hear the rumbling waters from the inside.

Out of the city鈥檚 waterfalls, Tinago Falls is second to Maria Christina Falls as the most-visited tourist spot in that area.

You need to relive and recharge through internalizing the nature-feel spirit of Tinago Falls and relieve your stress when you come here.

5. Interesting activities to do at the fall apart from trekking are swimming and cliff diving

Tinago-falls by Wolfzd/

The ten-minute trek to Tinago Falls is worth it because of the relaxing view and its refreshing turquoise waters.

The 240 feet high waterfall is a good venue for swimming and cliff diving It also becomes a stunning backdrop for tourists who decide to eat on the tables near the edges of the river.

For a complete waterfall experience, bamboo rafts are made available for rent where a local guide will bring you near the foot of the falls to experience it closely.

While riding the bamboo raft, you can have some amazing waterfall massage, make sure the water is not rushing.

There is also a small cave located at the side of the falls which may only be accessed through swimming.

6. One should bring nonslip shoes, should wear comfortable clothes, carry water and food

Bring non-slip footwear have comfortable shoes and wear comfortable clothes as you need to climb the stairs it can be hot and humid.

You will get to enjoy the place more if you are wearing comfortable clothes, carry water and stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluid.

Agro-forestry projects have been implemented to help maintain the cleanliness of the water of Tinago Falls thus one should bring trash bags for your waste.

7. They are no restaurants, accommodations, or electricity around the amazing Tinago fall

There are no restaurants in the main area of the falls, be sure to bring enough food to last your entire stay in Tinago Falls.

There are also no accommodations and electricity in the main area so the ideal time to visit Tinago is during the morning.

Iligan City is also well-known for its delicious delicacies and its other landmarks, such as the Maria Christina Falls.

8. Under the fascinating falls is a small cave where one can listen to the rumbling waters

Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters. It is just a plain, rock cave that serves as a resting point for swimmers.

The falls are high the very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool that appears like a blue-colored lagoon.

9. The astonishing Tingo Fall name derived from its location the stairs to the fall are cemented

The falls鈥� name is derived from its location a waterfall hidden in solitary amid a deep forest and a part of the 36.5-kilometer-long Agus River.

Before having a glimpse of this wonder of nature, one has to go through a heart-thumping cardio workout and take five hundred steps down to see its whole beauty.

The wide stairs are well cemented with sturdy handlebars. Trekkers can rest for a couple of minutes in shaded stops before they continue walking down the trail.

Nearing the falls, the roars of the falling waters will grow louder and louder, signaling that you are already near your destination.

10. The remarkable popular legend of the Tingo falls

Tinago-falls by Wolfzd/

There is a popular legend in Iligan about how Tinago Falls came to be. A very long time ago, Sultan Agok and his wife ruled the land with greed and usurped power.

While the queen was pregnant, she was visited by a beggar asking for help. The queen refused and exiled the beggar, who turned out to be an enchantress in disguise.

The couple named their child 鈥淭in-ag鈥�, or 鈥渉idden face鈥� and hid their baby in a cave to avoid ridicule from people.