Philippines · Mindanao
Tinuy-an Falls
Nearly as wide as it is tall, this multi-tiered curtain in a remote corner of Surigao del Sur has earned comparisons to Niagara for its broad, curved sheet of falling water. Its relative isolation, only reachable via a rough road from Bislig, has kept it one of the Philippines least commercialized major falls.
Nearly as wide as it is tall, this multi-tiered curtain in a remote corner of Surigao del Sur has earned comparisons to Niagara for its broad, curved sheet of falling water. Its relative isolation, only reachable via a rough road from Bislig, has kept it one of the Philippines least commercialized major falls.
Tinuy-an Falls drops 95 metres (312 ft) across a face roughly 95 metres wide on the Tinuy-an. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Bislig. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Dry months give the clearest turquoise water across the wide multi-tiered curtain.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
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 months give the clearest turquoise water across the wide multi-tiered curtain.
Entry: Entry fee ~50 PHP
Getting there
- Base townBislig
- CountryPhilippines
- RegionMindanao, Asia
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
8.4319, 126.2358
Quick answers
How tall is Tinuy-an Falls?
Tinuy-an Falls drops 95 metres (312 feet), across a face about 95 metres wide. It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Tinuy-an.
When is the best time to visit Tinuy-an Falls?
Peak flow is March to May and October to November. Dry months give the clearest turquoise water across the wide multi-tiered curtain.
What can you do at Tinuy-an Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, 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 Tinuy-an Falls?
The usual base is Bislig. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Entry fee ~50 PHP.
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