Merloquet Falls
Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur · Zamboanga Peninsula
- Swimming
- Family-friendly
- Nature
A tiered waterfall with a natural stone slide in the outskirts of Zamboanga City.
Merloquet Falls is a two-tier cascade near Zamboanga City, known for smooth natural rock steps that visitors slide down. The lower tier drops about 10 metres and the upper tier about 5 metres, and shallow pools at each level make it a pleasant, low-key swimming spot. It is a popular local escape on hot days.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 15 m
- Type
- TieredWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱5 to ₱20 per personSmall entrance fee that varies. Parking is about ₱10 for a motorbike or ₱20 for a car, and cottages are extra.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- June to December
- Barangay
- Sibulao
- Coordinates
- 7.3107, 122.2137
How to get to Merloquet Falls
From Zamboanga City, take a bus to Vitali, then a habal-habal to the Merloquet Falls entrance.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
About 300 concrete steps down to the falls, then the same climb back up. The path is developed but steep.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Merloquet Falls located?
Merloquet Falls is in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur, within Zamboanga Peninsula. Its coordinates are 7.3107, 122.2137.
How do I get to Merloquet Falls?
From Zamboanga City, take a bus to Vitali, then a habal-habal to the Merloquet Falls entrance.
How much is the entrance fee at Merloquet Falls?
The entrance fee at Merloquet Falls is ₱5 to ₱20 per person. Small entrance fee that varies. Parking is about ₱10 for a motorbike or ₱20 for a car, and cottages are extra. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Merloquet Falls?
Merloquet Falls is rated easy on our scale. About 300 concrete steps down to the falls, then the same climb back up. The path is developed but steep. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Merloquet Falls?
We describe Merloquet Falls as a tiered waterfall. Several distinct drops stacked one above the other, usually with a pool or ledge between levels. You can often see more than one drop from the base. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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