Central Visayas · Cebu
Waterfalls near Cebu City
Cebu City has 12 mapped waterfalls within 75 km of the town centre. The closest is Kawa Falls at about 6.6 km. 3 of them are within 30 km, so a day trip is realistic without a long transfer. Mantayupan Falls is the easiest walk, rated Easy. 7 of them are free to enter. Distances are straight-line estimates from the town centre, and access roads can change after heavy rain.
Closest waterfalls near Cebu City
Kawa Falls
Cebu City, Cebu
Moderate≈ 8 m tall (est.)6.6 km away
Budlaan Falls
Cebu City, Cebu
Moderate≈ 15 m tall (est.)7.9 km away
Manggasang Falls
Cebu City, Cebu
Challenging≈ 30 m tall (est.)16 km away
Binaliw Falls
Clarin, Bohol
Challenging44 km away
Mantayupan Falls
Barili, Cebu
Easy≈ 98 m tall45 km away
La Manoy Falls
Loon, Bohol
Easy52 km away
Kawasan Falls
Trinidad, Bohol
Easy≈ 20 m tall (est.)56 km away
Mag-Aso Falls
Antequera, Bohol
Easy≈ 25 m tall (est.)59 km away
Camugao Falls
Balilihan, Bohol
Moderate60 km away
Kawasan Falls
Balilihan, Bohol
Easy61 km away
Malingin Falls
Cortes, Bohol
Moderate64 km away
Pangas Falls
Bilar, Bohol
Easy66 km away
Waterfalls near Cebu City: good to know
Cebu City sits in Cebu, Central Visayas. The falls above are sorted by straight-line distance from the town centre, with the closest first. Use the Cebu province page to compare every listing we cover, or open a waterfall for entrance fees, difficulty, best season and directions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest waterfall to Cebu City?
Kawa Falls is the closest listing, about 6.6 km from the centre of Cebu City. The distance is a straight-line estimate, so allow extra time for roads and transfers.
How many waterfalls are near Cebu City?
We map 12 waterfalls within 75 km of Cebu City, and 3 of them are within 30 km.
Are the waterfalls near Cebu City free?
7 of the 12 falls we list within 75 km of Cebu City are free to enter. The rest charge an entrance fee, shown on each listing.
When is the best time to visit waterfalls near Cebu City?
The dry season from December to May usually brings safer trails and clearer water. The rainy months can bring stronger flow but also slippery paths and occasional closures, so check local conditions before travelling. See waterfalls in Cebu.