Region XI · Mindanao
Waterfalls in Davao Region
The Davao Region covers the southeastern part of Mindanao, including Davao City, Davao del Sur, Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro and Davao Oriental. Coverage includes Hagimit and Panas on Samal Island, plus seven falls across Davao Oriental, from Aliwagwag to the Boston and Caraga cascades. Davao City is the main gateway, with ferries to Samal and long road trips to the east coast. The region has volcanoes, beaches and rainforest, and the weather is generally wet. The dry season is best for trails, and early starts matter for the longer trips.
- Nine mapped falls
- Samal Island
- East coast road trips
Davao Region at a glance
- Waterfalls mapped
- 9 listings
- Provinces covered
- 2
- Free to enter
- None of the current listings
- Easy walks
- 6 rated Easy
- Island group
- Mindanao
Ratings describe the approach and terrain in dry conditions. Fees and access can change, so confirm the current details on each listing before travelling.
Aliwagwag Falls
Cateel, Davao Oriental
Moderate≈ 103 m tall (est.)
Curtain Falls
Baganga, Davao Oriental
Moderate≈ 25 m tall (est.)
Hagimit Falls
Samal, Davao del Norte
Easy≈ 10 m tall (est.)
Kapuka Falls
Caraga, Davao Oriental
Challenging≈ 24 m tall (est.)
Magpong Falls
Boston, Davao Oriental
Easy≈ 15 m tall (est.)
Panas Falls
New Corella, Davao del Norte
Easy
Pangyan Falls
Lupon, Davao Oriental
Easy≈ 6 m tall (est.)
Prinsesa Falls
Caraga, Davao Oriental
Easy
Tugunan Falls
Boston, Davao Oriental
Easy≈ 47 m tall (est.)
Waterfalls in Davao Region: common questions
How many waterfalls are in the Davao Region?
The directory currently lists nine waterfalls in the Davao Region, on Samal Island and across Davao Oriental.
Which falls are near Davao City?
Hagimit and Panas on Samal Island are the closest, reached by ferry. Pangyan Falls near Mati and the Baganga falls are several hours away by road.
Can the east coast falls be visited in a day from Davao City?
Baganga and Cateel are about 5 to 6 hours by road, so plan an overnight stay or a very early start. Roads and river levels can change after heavy rain.
Waterfalls near cities in Davao Region
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