Nalalata Falls
Bula, Camarines Sur · Bicol Region
Also known as Nalalata Water Falls.
- Swimming
- Cold spring
- Family-friendly
- Day trip
- Photography
A cold spring cascade in the Lubgan hills of Bula, a favourite swimming stop in Rinconada.
Nalalata Falls spills roughly 60 feet over a broad rock face into a deep, cold basin in Barangay Lubgan. The water is spring-fed and stays chilly even in the dry season, and the pool is wide enough for swimming. Two small caves sit at either side of the main cascade, while a smaller fall beside the basin works as a natural shower. Concrete steps and a short path lead down from the registration area, and cottages at the rim make it an easy half-day trip from Naga City.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 18 mestimateThe Municipality of Bula lists the falls at approximately 60 ft (18 m).
- 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
- ₱30 per adult, ₱20 per childBarangay entrance fee. Parking is about ₱10 and cottages are rented separately.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; December to May for easier trails and clearer water
- Barangay
- Lubgan
- Coordinates
- 13.4262, 123.2569
How to get to Nalalata Falls
From Naga City, take a jeepney or van to Bula town proper (about 30 to 45 minutes), then a tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Lubgan (about 20 to 30 minutes). From the registration area, a short stepped trail leads down to the falls.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Changing rooms
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
A short but steep concrete stairway and dirt path from the registration area. The basin is rocky and slippery, and the site is not wheelchair accessible.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Nalalata Falls located?
Nalalata Falls is in Bula, Camarines Sur, within Bicol Region. Its coordinates are 13.4262, 123.2569.
How do I get to Nalalata Falls?
From Naga City, take a jeepney or van to Bula town proper (about 30 to 45 minutes), then a tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Lubgan (about 20 to 30 minutes). From the registration area, a short stepped trail leads down to the falls.
How much is the entrance fee at Nalalata Falls?
The entrance fee at Nalalata Falls is ₱30 per adult, ₱20 per child. Barangay entrance fee. Parking is about ₱10 and cottages are rented separately. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Nalalata Falls?
Nalalata Falls is rated easy on our scale. A short but steep concrete stairway and dirt path from the registration area. The basin is rocky and slippery, and the site is not wheelchair accessible. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Nalalata Falls?
We describe Nalalata 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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