Panas Falls
New Corella, Davao del Norte · Davao Region
Also known as Panas Waterfalls, Panas Eco-Cultural Park.
- Swimming
- Family-friendly
- Picnic
- Nature
A stairway of cool limestone cascades in New Corella, known as the water basin of Davao del Norte.
Panas Falls spreads over dozens of limestone tiers inside the Panas Eco-Cultural Park, where spring water from underground sources spills from one shallow pool to the next. The grippy limestone makes the lower tiers easy to explore. The park is New Corella's foremost inland resort, with cottages, grilling stations and picnic grounds set beside the cascades. Visitors who walk about 1.5 kilometres upriver leave the crowds behind and find quieter tiers in denser forest.
Key facts
- Type
- TieredWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- Daylight hoursHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱50 per adult, ₱25 for children and seniorsEntrance to the eco park. Parking is ₱20 for a motorbike or ₱50 for a car, and cottages are extra.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; the flow is strongest from June to November
- Barangay
- Carcor
- Coordinates
- 7.5943, 125.8637
How to get to Panas Falls
From Davao City, take a bus or van to Tagum City (about 1.5 to 2 hours), then a tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Carcor in New Corella (roughly 30 to 45 minutes). The road to the Panas Eco-Cultural Park entrance is paved, so a car or motorcycle can reach it without difficulty.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Function hall
- Grilling stations
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
The natural pools near the entrance are shallow, about 0.6 to 1.2 metres deep, and the limestone is far less slippery than typical river rock, so the lower tiers suit children and older visitors. Reaching the upper cascades involves a longer walk upriver.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Panas Falls located?
Panas Falls is in New Corella, Davao del Norte, within Davao Region. Its coordinates are 7.5943, 125.8637.
How do I get to Panas Falls?
From Davao City, take a bus or van to Tagum City (about 1.5 to 2 hours), then a tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Carcor in New Corella (roughly 30 to 45 minutes). The road to the Panas Eco-Cultural Park entrance is paved, so a car or motorcycle can reach it without difficulty.
How much is the entrance fee at Panas Falls?
The entrance fee at Panas Falls is ₱50 per adult, ₱25 for children and seniors. Entrance to the eco park. Parking is ₱20 for a motorbike or ₱50 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 Panas Falls?
Panas Falls is rated easy on our scale. The natural pools near the entrance are shallow, about 0.6 to 1.2 metres deep, and the limestone is far less slippery than typical river rock, so the lower tiers suit children and older visitors. Reaching the upper cascades involves a longer walk upriver. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Panas Falls?
We describe Panas 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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