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Top 10 Remarkable Facts about Tinuy-and Falls

Tinuy-an falls Located at Bislig City, Philippines by Jogie Dallimpines/

Tinuy-an Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall in Bislig, Surigao del Sur on the southern island of Mindanao Philippines.

The falls measure 95 meters wide and 55 meters tall. Tinuy-an Falls cascades over three tiers with the second being the largest and most impressive.

Bislig is a city known as the Booming City by the Bay. The waterfall itself has been featured in various international travel magazines and TV shows.

The place is very good, it’s touted as Niagara Falls in the Philippines. Tinuy-an Falls is a co-management effort between the tourism office of Bislig and the Manobo Tribal Council.

Mindanao is home to many pristine beaches, unspoiled natural attractions, and beautiful waterfalls that will keep you coming back.

1.Tinuy-an fall is interestingly called the little Niagara Falls of the Philippines 

Tinuy-an Falls water stair by Unknown Arthur/

Many people describe Tinuy-an Falls as the Little Niagara Falls of the Philippines because of its curtain of water cascading down a four-tier drop.

Unlike other waterfalls, Tinuy-an has natural pools where one can take a plunge. The natural pool of the second waterfall is the tallest of the three layers.

It is wide enough to accommodate bamboo rafts to take guests closer to the falls where the waters drop.

The area is home to ninety-one species of animals consisting of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, freshwater fish, and crustaceans.

144 species of flora, 33 of which belong to species considered to be nearing extinction. In 2018, the falls were proclaimed as one of the three protected areas in the Caraga region.

2. Awesome activities to carry out in the astonishing fall Bamboo raft, swimming seeing the rainbow

Landscape view of the falls by Daxster16/

To make your trip there more fun, make sure to ride a bamboo raft to get closer to the base and enjoy the plunge of water.

You can rent a bamboo raft that will bring you closer to the cascading waters. The cost is around Php 100 to Php 150 each

Enjoy the refreshing and soothing waters of Tinuy-an by swimming, the natural pool is wide enough to perform your hidden talent for swimming strokes or just float around.

Visiting the Hintuan enchanted river this river is very popular because of its clear blue water which allows you to see the bottom from the river bank.

The best time to visit the place is in the morning, around 9 am to 11 am because a rainbow can be seen on a sunny day. The entrance fee at Tinuy-an Falls is P50.

3. All visitors going to Mindanao to visit the awesome falls can go by airline, sea, and road

Major airlines have direct daily flights from Cebu and Manila going to Surigao City, Butuan City, and Davao City.

Inter-island vessels like the Super ferry and Sulpicio Lines serve the Manila Butuan or Cebu Butuan routes on regular schedules with Nasipit Port as a transit point.

Aircon vans are available at the port area or take a jeepney to the city terminal for the regular bus trips going to Mangagoy in Bislig City.

Ride in a bus bound for Mangagoy five-hour travel. In Mangagoy, go to the tricycle habal habal terminal in the market there you can hire a habal habal for P300 to 400 back and forth

4. Seafood is a typical souvenir for those traveling back home from Tinuy-an fall

There are all kinds of seafood like crabs, lobsters and shrimp are all too common in Surigao Del Sur.

The seafood makes it a typical choice as a souvenir for those who are traveling back home from Tinuy-an Falls.

One good reason why this kind of seafood makes an easy choice as a souvenir is likely due to their relative availability as well as affordable price.

5. The astonishing Hinatuan Enchanted River is a deep spring river on the Island 

The Hinatuan Enchanted River, also called the Hinatuan Sacred River, is a deep spring river on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.

It flows into the Philippine Sea and the Pacific Ocean at Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.

It is found between the boundaries of the Barangays of Talisay and Cambatong. Hinatuan Bay which is the habitat of various species of turtles is located at its mouth.

6. The Tinuy-an fall has interesting picnic tables spread along the banks it’s first come first serve

Tinuy-an Falls, April 2011 by unknown Arthur/

There are picnic tables spread along the banks of the river just a few meters away from the falls.

One can indulge in delicious foods while marveling at the scenic views right in front of you. A small playground is also available for the kids to enjoy

The tables are available on a first come first served basis so early birds can claim the spot closest to the waterfall.

You don’t have to worry even if you arrive late because the rest of the tables still afford you lovely views.

7. The astonishing fall is considered the widest waterfall it has four levels 

Tinuy-an falls by Wolfgang Hagele/

Tinuy-an Falls is considered the widest waterfall in the Philippines because of its 95 meters width and 55 meters plunge.

The stunning waters fall in three levels, the fourth being hidden in the view. This is the reason why it is called a multi-tiered waterfall.

The second tier is the tallest and widest of the three. This is where most of the visitors swim, explore, and take some stunning photos.

8. Visiting to explore the awesome Tinuy-an falls the stones are stairs a good place to relax

For visitors who really want to explore the area, they tend to go to the third level. There is a steep trail going there for interested visitors.

You can ask for help from a local tour guide or you can do it yourself. Compared to the main falls, or the second tier, this one has lesser people.

The stones look like stairs so you can sit there and relax as the cascading waters give your back a free massage.

9. If you are a visitor looking for a place to stay visit the awesome Casa De Babano house

Casa de Babano Pension House is offering accommodation in Bislig. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk, and room service, along with free Wi-Fi.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Drug stores and restaurants are nearby where one can enjoy a good meal.

10. The famous name Tinyu-an comes from the Cebuano word Tinuyo-an

The name Tinuy-an comes from the Cebuano word Tinuyo-an, which translates as an intentional act or performance to attain an objective or goal.

Legend says the Magdiwata Mountain settlers were enslaved by cruel masters coming from the hinterlands of Agusan. They were mistreated and forced to do hard manual labor.

Tired of the maltreatment, the brave natives gathered among themselves and created a plan to end the cruelty.

One day rowing the bamboo raft boarded by their masters the slaves jumped doff and intentionally shoved the raft into the cliff killing the vicious masters.

From then on, the high falling waters are called Tinuy-an Falls to commemorate the bravery of the heroic natives.