Tugunan Falls
Boston, Davao Oriental · Davao Region
Also known as Tugunan Eco Park.
- Swimming
- Family-friendly
- Ecopark
- Nature
A 155-foot cascade in a developing ecopark, with ladders and cottages for easy access.
Tugunan Falls plunges about 47 metres down a rock wall in Barangay San Jose. After Typhoon Agaton in 2022 the site was developed into an ecopark, with paved access, ladders, cottages and toilets. The deep pool at the base is popular for swimming, and the falls is one of the tallest in the Boston area. Fees are collected at the entrance.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 47 mestimateDescribed locally as about 155 feet (47 m); no surveyed figure is available.
- Type
- PlungeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyRating criteria
- Opening hours
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱30 per personCollected at the gate. Cottages cost about ₱300 per day.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; strongest from November to May
- Barangay
- San Jose
- Coordinates
- 7.8807, 126.3142
How to get to Tugunan Falls
From Cateel or Baganga, take a bus or van to Boston and alight near Barangay San Jose. A habal-habal can take you to the ecopark entrance, from where steps and ladders lead to the falls.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Ladders
- Natural pool
Accessibility & fitness
Developed steps and ladders, but the final descent is steep. 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 Tugunan Falls located?
Tugunan Falls is in Boston, Davao Oriental, within Davao Region. Its coordinates are 7.8807, 126.3142.
How do you get to Tugunan Falls?
From Cateel or Baganga, take a bus or van to Boston and alight near Barangay San Jose. A habal-habal can take you to the ecopark entrance, from where steps and ladders lead to the falls.
How much is the entrance fee at Tugunan Falls?
The entrance fee at Tugunan Falls is ₱30 per person. Collected at the gate. Cottages cost about ₱300 per day. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Tugunan Falls?
Tugunan Falls is rated easy on the difficulty scale. Developed steps and ladders, but the final descent is steep. Not wheelchair accessible. See the difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Tugunan Falls?
Tugunan Falls is described as a plunge waterfall. Water drops almost vertically from a ledge, with little contact between the falling water and the rock. These are the classic free-falling falls, often ending in a deep pool. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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