Kawasan Falls (Balilihan)
Balilihan, Bohol · Central Visayas
Also known as Busay sa Kawasan Balilihan.
- Swimming
- Family-friendly
- Nature
A quiet, forest-fringed waterfall near the Abatan River, not to be confused with Cebu's Kawasan.
Bohol has a Kawasan Falls of its own, tucked into the forest where the barangays of Candasig, Cabad and Dorol meet, about 22 kilometres from Tagbilaran City. It is far smaller and far quieter than the Badian Kawasan in Cebu, and the walk in is short and mostly level, which makes it a good low-effort swim on a day that also takes in Antequera and Balilihan. The Abatan River, whose headwaters are nearby, is the focus of a long-running community conservation project.
Key facts
- Type
- CascadeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNo per-person fee. Caretakers collect parking of about ₱25 for a motorbike or ₱50 for a car.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Barangay
- Candasig
- Coordinates
- 9.7668, 123.9445
How to get to Kawasan Falls
From Tagbilaran, take a bus or jeepney toward Balilihan (about 45 minutes) and ask to be dropped near the Abatan bridge, then continue by habal-habal to Barangay Candasig; the falls are a short walk from the road.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
A short, mostly level walk from the road; the pool is easy to enter.
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 Balilihan, Bohol, within Central Visayas. Its coordinates are 9.7668, 123.9445.
How do I get to Kawasan Falls?
From Tagbilaran, take a bus or jeepney toward Balilihan (about 45 minutes) and ask to be dropped near the Abatan bridge, then continue by habal-habal to Barangay Candasig; the falls are a short walk from the road.
How much is the entrance fee at Kawasan Falls?
Kawasan Falls has no entrance fee. No per-person fee. Caretakers collect parking of about ₱25 for a motorbike or ₱50 for a car. 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 short, mostly level walk from the road; the pool is easy to enter. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Kawasan Falls?
We describe Kawasan Falls as a cascade waterfall. Water tumbles down a slope or a jumble of boulders, breaking over the rock instead of falling clear of it. Cascades tend to be wider and gentler than a plunge. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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