Tinuy-an Falls
Bislig, Surigao del Sur · Caraga
- Swimming
- Photography
- Family-friendly
- Rafting
A wide, curtain-like waterfall often called the Niagara Falls of the Philippines.
Tinuy-an Falls is one of the widest waterfalls in the Philippines, a broad curtain of water about 95 metres across and 55 metres high. It is nicknamed the 'Niagara of the Philippines' for its width and the rainbow that often appears in its mist. Bamboo rafts let visitors get close to the base of the cascade.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 55 m
- Type
- VeilWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱50 per adult, free for children seven and belowEntrance fee. Parking is ₱20 for a car or ₱10 for a motorbike, and raft and life vest rental are extra.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; fullest from November to February
- Barangay
- Burboanan
- Coordinates
- 8.1720, 126.2282
How to get to Tinuy-an Falls
From Davao City or Butuan, take a bus to Bislig, Surigao del Sur, then a habal-habal to Tinuy-an Falls in Barangay Burboanan.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Bamboo rafts
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
Paved paths and steps to multiple viewing and swimming levels.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tinuy-an Falls located?
Tinuy-an Falls is in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, within Caraga. Its coordinates are 8.1720, 126.2282.
How do I get to Tinuy-an Falls?
From Davao City or Butuan, take a bus to Bislig, Surigao del Sur, then a habal-habal to Tinuy-an Falls in Barangay Burboanan.
How much is the entrance fee at Tinuy-an Falls?
The entrance fee at Tinuy-an Falls is ₱50 per adult, free for children seven and below. Entrance fee. Parking is ₱20 for a car or ₱10 for a motorbike, and raft and life vest rental are extra. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Tinuy-an Falls?
Tinuy-an Falls is rated easy on our scale. Paved paths and steps to multiple viewing and swimming levels. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Tinuy-an Falls?
We describe Tinuy-an Falls as a veil waterfall. A thin, wispy sheet of water drapes over the rock. Veils are often seasonal and can shrink to a trickle in the dry months. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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