Philippines · Cebu

Kawasan Falls

Bright turquoise, mineral-rich pools step down through limestone in southwest Cebu, the finishing point of one of the Philippines most popular canyoneering routes, which involves jumping and rappelling down a series of gorges upstream. Bamboo rafts ferry visitors closer to the base curtain for photos.

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Kawasan Falls drops 40 metres (131 ft) on the Matutinao. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Badian, with CEB the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.

Dry season (Jan-Apr) gives the clearest turquoise pools for canyoneering and swimming.

What you can do here

Canyoning

Abseiling, sliding and jumping down the watercourse itself — the only way to see the inside of many falls.

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Swimming

Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.

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Zip lines

Cable-crossing a gorge at the height the spray reaches, usually with the falls in your peripheral vision the whole way.

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Hiking

From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.

Photography

Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.

When to go

Dry season (Jan-Apr) gives the clearest turquoise pools for canyoneering and swimming.

Entry: Entry fee ~50-100 PHP

Getting there

Base townBadian
AirportCEB
CountryPhilippines
RegionCebu, Asia
AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail

Flights to CEB Car hire Route options

On the map

9.8383, 123.3733

Quick answers

How tall is Kawasan Falls?

Kawasan Falls drops 40 metres (131 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Matutinao.

When is the best time to visit Kawasan Falls?

Peak flow is January to April. Dry season (Jan-Apr) gives the clearest turquoise pools for canyoneering and swimming.

What can you do at Kawasan Falls?

Beyond the viewpoints: canyoning, swimming, zip lines, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.

How do you get to Kawasan Falls?

The usual base is Badian, and the closest airport is CEB. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Entry fee ~50-100 PHP.