Tangadan Falls

From Baguio, I used to ride at Partas Terminal which is located below SM Baguio, popularly know as Gov. Pack Terminal. From Baguio to San Juan, I paid P111.00 for a regular fare (I don’t know how much to pay if you're a student, I am a student but I forgot to bring my id. HAHAHAHA) It took me almost 2 hours to reach San Juan, just remind the fare collector or conductor to drop you by at “Munisipyo ng San Juan/San Juan Municipal Hall” when reaching San Fernando City’s bus stop.

Tangadan Falls is open everyday just not in rainy seasons because the paths is very muddy and slippery to have a trek. Spending a night in Tangadan Falls is  fine but it is prohibited to swim in the falls at night.

When reaching San Juan, my relatives brought me to San Gabriel with our private vehicle which takes us for almost 15 minutes.

You can rely on to Kuya Alan Abat, one of the tour guide of Tangadan regarding to the route when you reach San Juan going to San Gabriel with or without private vehicle you can contact him to his number at 09108423021 (smart). But it is more preferred if you have your own private vehicle. Going to San Gabriel without a private vehicle is a big burden for a tricycle hire of P250.00 that occupies for only 3-4 passengers.

(Here's a Pic of Kuya Alan for you to know him instantly)

You can also contact Kuya Alan for something to eat and to packed on upon reaching San Gabriel or going to Tangadan just send your menu to Kuya a day before going. 

The regular rate to all tour guides are P150. They can also take you photos and videos to your devices.

Going to Tangadan Falls has two ways, the first option is to trek for 1-2 hrs (depending how fast or slow you can walk) and the second option is a 15 minutes walk which your vehicle needs to climb up  to the top of the mountain and a 15 minutes walk going down to the falls.

In our first half hour, there was a "bukal" coming from the top of the mountain. I didn’t had the chance to have my own because my bottle was almost full. But my mom said, the water was cold and sweet.

Rocks are not formed to path people so be careful and watch your steps because most of the rocks are wet and slippery.

There are 4 stores that sells halo-halo, drinks and chips, the vendors are approachable.

The first stop in our half hour trek was cliff diving

 

When you are there, you should abide the rules of regulations of the area. Violaters are been penalized ranging from 300-5,000 depending on the violation.