Kawasan Falls (Badian)
Badian, Cebu · Central Visayas
Also known as Badian Falls.
- Swimming
- Canyoneering
- Family-friendly
- Photography
Cebu's most famous multi-tiered waterfall, the endpoint of the Badian canyoneering route.
Kawasan Falls is a three-tiered turquoise waterfall tucked in the forests of Badian, southern Cebu. It is the finish line of the famous Badian canyoneering adventure, where visitors wade, swim and jump through a river gorge before arriving at the main cascade. The cold, blue-green water and vivid pools make it one of the most photographed waterfalls in the Philippines.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 40 m
- Type
- Multi-tierWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱200 per personCovers access to Level 1 and swimming. Raft, locker and zipline are extra, and canyoneering packages cost far more.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- December to May (dry season) for the clearest water
- Barangay
- Matutinao
- Coordinates
- 9.8020, 123.3739
How to get to Kawasan Falls
From Cebu City, take a bus bound for Badian at the South Bus Terminal (about 3 hours). Get off at Matutinao and walk or ride a motorbike to the falls entrance. Many canyoneering tours offer hotel pickup, but some packages meet in Badian, so check before booking.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Changing rooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
- Life vests for rent
Accessibility & fitness
A flat 15-20 minute walk on a paved path reaches the first and second tiers; the third tier requires a short climb.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kawasan Falls located?
Kawasan Falls is in Badian, Cebu, within Central Visayas. Its coordinates are 9.8020, 123.3739.
How do I get to Kawasan Falls?
From Cebu City, take a bus bound for Badian at the South Bus Terminal (about 3 hours). Get off at Matutinao and walk or ride a motorbike to the falls entrance. Many canyoneering tours offer hotel pickup, but some packages meet in Badian, so check before booking.
How much is the entrance fee at Kawasan Falls?
The entrance fee at Kawasan Falls is ₱200 per person. Covers access to Level 1 and swimming. Raft, locker and zipline are extra, and canyoneering packages cost far more. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Kawasan Falls?
Kawasan Falls is rated easy on our scale. A flat 15-20 minute walk on a paved path reaches the first and second tiers; the third tier requires a short climb. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Kawasan Falls?
We describe Kawasan Falls as a multi-tier waterfall. A tall fall made of many closely stacked tiers, so the whole face looks like a staircase. We use this when the steps are too numerous or too tight to count from below. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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