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Mag-aso Falls In Bohol, Philippines: Complete Guide

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Mag-aso Falls In Bohol, Philippines: Complete Guide

Mag-aso Falls is one of those places that feels straight out of a dream—twin cascades crashing into a vibrant turquoise pool, surrounded by thick jungle that makes it feel completely untouched. Tucked away in Antequera, it’s an easy trip but still manages to fly under the radar compared to Bohol’s other waterfalls. The walk down is short and easy, with a concrete staircase leading right to the base, where mist rises from the falls, giving everything a soft, ethereal glow. The water is deep, cool, and perfect for a swim, and with the sound of rushing water echoing through the canyon, it’s impossible not to just sit back and take it all in. If you’re after a waterfall that’s both accessible and wild, Mag-aso Falls is the spot.

WHERE IS MAG-ASO FALLS AND HOW TO GET THERE

Mag-Aso Falls are in Antequera 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 Mag-Aso Falls and other waterfalls.

To get to Mag-Aso 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.

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MY EXPERIENCE AT MAG-ASO FALLS

From Panglao, we drove for an hour in the car to reach the parking lot of Mag-Aso Falls. I’d never heard of this waterfall so I was unsure what to expect, which is a great way to enter an adventure. We paid the $1 entrance fee and then began the walk down to the falls.

The cement stairs wound through the beautiful dense forest of trees. Despite the man-made stairs it truly was a beautiful walk down to the falls. It set the tone for the adventure as we immersed in the jungle!

The stairs down take about ten minutes and they are relatively easy. Most levels of fitness will have no issue at all reaching the Mag-Aso Falls. At the base, we first reached a little viewpoint that looked out over the falls. It became very clear, very quickly that this was a local hangout on the weekends so if you prefer it to be quiet I would visit during the early morning on a weekday.

We visited on a Sunday and there were many families hanging out and having shared lunches. This didn’t bother us but I know some people want empty natural attractions for photos, videos or just a bit more peace and quiet.

From the viewpoint we stood on, some of the kids actually cliff-jump into the water. To be honest it looked super shallow and I couldn’t believe they were doing it. Try that one at your own risk.

There is another cliff jump across the pool, which isn’t incredibly safe but much, much safer than the viewpoint. I’ve placed a photo of the viewpoint where the boys where jumping below.

The waterfall itself comes from quite a beautiful little canyon. Depending on the rainfall,  it can be quite a powerful waterfall but on this day in February, it was a mid-strength. You could walk up onto the falls with ease.

In the past, I have seen videos of Mag-Aso where it is raging with force. That’s why you always have to approach a location with caution and appreciate that it can be more or less dangerous on different days. on our visit, Mag-Aso was very calm and everybody was swimming without worry. If you visit in the rainy season please explore with caution.

Mag-Aso falls has beautiful blue water and a backdrop of incredible ferns and plants. It’s very atmospheric and a bit of a wonderland!

As I said earlier, there is a  little cliff jump on the far side of the pool but there are rocks beneath it so you need to choose your spot carefully. I wouldn’t jump here unless you are really keen and then make sure to triple-check the depth of your landing spot.

Other activities at Mag-Aso falls are exploring down the canyon away from the falls where there is much to discover amongst the towering trees and small inlets.

We made sure to do our bit on the way out and collected an Adventure Bag here, we even used Mag-Aso to create our Adventure Bag video trailer. You can watch it here:

 

YouTube video

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I’ve written detailed guides about the Best Regions to Stay in Bohol, Best Resorts in Bohol and Best Hostels in Bohol. If you just want me three favorites right now…. here they are!

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  • My TOP Pick: Bohol Beach Club – I’ve stayed here twice. Simply paradise at this beachfront resort!
  • Beachfront: Amorita Resort – The perfect, peaceful beach setting for your vacation.
  • Best Resort: Mithi Resort – Incredible beachfront resort with awesome design, restaurant and three pools!

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