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Camugao Falls In Bohol: The Complete Guide

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Camugao Falls In Bohol: The Complete Guide

Tucked away in the jungle of Balilihan, Camugao Falls is one of Bohol’s hidden gems—a powerful cascade pouring into a huge, emerald pool, framed by towering cliffs and dense greenery. Getting there felt like a bit of an adventure, with a bumpy ride followed by a short but steep hike down to the base. But the second I caught my first glimpse of the falls, it was worth every step. The sound of crashing water echoed through the canyon, and with barely anyone else around, it felt like my own private oasis. The water was deep, cold, and perfect for a swim—exactly what I needed after the humid trek down.

Camugao Falls: Complete Guide

If you’re after a spot that’s wild, beautiful, and away from the crowds, Camugao Falls is the place to be. In this blog post, I’ll share all of the details you need to know before visiting Camugao Falls.

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HOW TO GET TO CAMUGAO FALLS

Mag-Aso Falls are in Balilihan on Bohol. Most people who visit Bohol will stay on a small island in the south-eastern corner called Panglao. Here you will find hundreds of hotels, beaches, and restaurants.

Most tourists only leave Panglao on a day-trip to visit the Tarsiers or Chocolate hills and other tours. However, there is so much to explore Bohol like Camugao Falls and other waterfalls.

To get to Camugao Falls from Panglao takes about an hour and you can access it by car or by motorbike. There may be tours that include Mag-Aso Falls but it wouldn’t be a commonly sold option at the tour offices. I’ve attached a map below that shows the pinned location for you.

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MY EXPERIENCE AT CAMUGAO FALLS

When you arrive at Camugao Falls you genuinely will question if you are in the correct place. There are a few huts and a gravel parking lot but no real sign of a waterfall. That’s because it is pretty much beneath the parking lot in a huge canyon. The entrance and parking fee was about $1 USD.

The walk down to the falls takes about 10-15 minutes and is really beautiful. Along the way, we passed some carabao and there were lots of birds playing in the thick forest. It is quite steep but very short so most people are capable of making it down to the base of the falls. You can get a good look of the falls if you stay at the top but only if you own a drone.

Otherwise, there is no great vantage point from above that I know of due to the thick trees surrounding the canyon rim.

Once you reach the cauldron or amphitheater you will realize just how high the walls of this area are. It is quite a unique spot as you feel quite isolated within the walls in all directions. It was more than a waterfall it was the entire cauldron that you got to experience with different things to see in each corner.

We set our belongings to the right of the waterfall where we found a group of young boys. They were a cheeky bunch sharing cigarettes, some rum and coke and taking turns to jump into the pool of water. I joined them and they loved when we sent a few backflips into the pool. As a reward, they offered me some Tanduay rum in a half-cut soda bottle.

Welcome to the Philippines. I always love when the locals are hanging out in the nature of their neighborhood and it isn’t just overrun by gawking tourists.

The waterfall itself is quite high and during the rainy season can be very impressive. When we visited in February, it was a bit of a dribble but I’ve seen photos when it has been hammering down into the huge pool below. The pool is great for swimming as it gets quite deep although it can be a bit chilly, a refreshing cool-off from the heat of the Philippines.

There are lots of little huts and places to sit beneath the falls, which make this spot a great place to relax for a few hours before visiting other waterfalls in the region such as Mag-Aso Falls.

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