Casaroro Falls
Casaroro Falls
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Vida C
Philippines13 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Truly off the beaten path but were glad that the road going there was okay (concrete) and easy. Upon arrival, you will need to pay Php 30 for the Entrance and Environmental fee. And taking 300 or more steep stair-steps is quite the adventure (especially on going back) Good for cardio exercise, though.
The challenge of reaching the Enchanting Falls is truly worth it. The falls overflows with enchantment and beauty. The water is clean, cool and refreshing. And the lush green environment sums up the paradise this place truly is.
The challenge of reaching the Enchanting Falls is truly worth it. The falls overflows with enchantment and beauty. The water is clean, cool and refreshing. And the lush green environment sums up the paradise this place truly is.
Written March 24, 2020
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hope dioneo
Negros Island, Philippines11 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
First time to visit dumaguete part.we are excited to see these falls. It's having fun and tired.... We go early without bringing water. Walking 100plus steps before to seeing the falls.
Written November 16, 2018
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George K
Dumaguete City, Philippines60 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
I have visited this area of the Philippines many times and have often heard of Casaroro Falls. With some (much younger) friends I, age 65, drove up to the site. There appears to be some construction at the parking area going, although there were no workers there this day, a Thursday afternoon. There seemed to be no permanent entry gate, and the "gate keeper"zipped up behind our care on his motorbike in order to collect the very modest 20 pesos each for entry. He asked us to sign a visitor log, gave us a little information and off we went (and off he went on his motorbike.) He said there are 350 steps down on the staircase, then about 300 meters of difficult passage on rocks to get to where you can actually see the falls.
350 stairs is equivalent to walking down a 30 storey building. The stairs are in great shape. Most of the way they are concrete, with steel grating for the last few 10%, or so. There are sturdy handrails for the entire staircase. Point to remember, to get back to the parking lot, you will climb the same "30 storey building."
At the bottom of the stairs there is what appears to me a comfort room (toilet facility) under construction. I assume this because there is a covered concrete pad with some nicely tiled benches and two toilet bowls just sitting there attached to nothing in particular.
But the easy part is over. Now you must travers VERY difficult terrain of rock which are usually slippery with little foothold. At one time there was a reinforced concrete pathway from this point to the falls, but it was destroyed in a typhoon in 2012. Remnants are clearly seen at times. You will need to cross the stream twice in order to get to see the falls. Expect to get wet:feet definitely and legs up to where gy shorts would be. Flip flops are remarkably useful, which I found quite surprising. Wearing a swimsuit would be a great idea because you will be so hot and sweaty by the time you get to the falls, you will be ready to jump in the cool (not really very cold) water.
Keep in mind that you must traverse the entire route to see the falls. They are, of course, always "around the next bend" and you will not get so much as a tiny glimpse of them until you are almost right next to them. So if you really want to see them, you are in it for the duration of that rocky, slipper walk. There are really no points of interest along the way where you can say, "Well, I've seen XXX, so I think I have had enough."
Near the end of the trek to the falls, there are (oddly, in my opinion) functioning comfort rooms!
The falls are amazingly beautiful cascading from such a height. The sight is relaxing and entrancing. Sit with them, swim with them, relax with them. Take a nice break because you have not yet expended half of your effort to see them!
I absolutely do not recommend this attraction for anyone with mobility problems of any sort, nor any balancing difficulty. It is very strenuous, but if you are in fairly decent (not necessarily top) muscular and aerobic shape, it is certainly doable. The opportunity to get seriously hurt is quite high, and I expect that any medical rescue team would take quite a while to reach you, and even longer to extract you. One basic question to ask yourself: "Can I climb back out of here on those 350 stairs?" If you have doubts, don't do it!
350 stairs is equivalent to walking down a 30 storey building. The stairs are in great shape. Most of the way they are concrete, with steel grating for the last few 10%, or so. There are sturdy handrails for the entire staircase. Point to remember, to get back to the parking lot, you will climb the same "30 storey building."
At the bottom of the stairs there is what appears to me a comfort room (toilet facility) under construction. I assume this because there is a covered concrete pad with some nicely tiled benches and two toilet bowls just sitting there attached to nothing in particular.
But the easy part is over. Now you must travers VERY difficult terrain of rock which are usually slippery with little foothold. At one time there was a reinforced concrete pathway from this point to the falls, but it was destroyed in a typhoon in 2012. Remnants are clearly seen at times. You will need to cross the stream twice in order to get to see the falls. Expect to get wet:feet definitely and legs up to where gy shorts would be. Flip flops are remarkably useful, which I found quite surprising. Wearing a swimsuit would be a great idea because you will be so hot and sweaty by the time you get to the falls, you will be ready to jump in the cool (not really very cold) water.
Keep in mind that you must traverse the entire route to see the falls. They are, of course, always "around the next bend" and you will not get so much as a tiny glimpse of them until you are almost right next to them. So if you really want to see them, you are in it for the duration of that rocky, slipper walk. There are really no points of interest along the way where you can say, "Well, I've seen XXX, so I think I have had enough."
Near the end of the trek to the falls, there are (oddly, in my opinion) functioning comfort rooms!
The falls are amazingly beautiful cascading from such a height. The sight is relaxing and entrancing. Sit with them, swim with them, relax with them. Take a nice break because you have not yet expended half of your effort to see them!
I absolutely do not recommend this attraction for anyone with mobility problems of any sort, nor any balancing difficulty. It is very strenuous, but if you are in fairly decent (not necessarily top) muscular and aerobic shape, it is certainly doable. The opportunity to get seriously hurt is quite high, and I expect that any medical rescue team would take quite a while to reach you, and even longer to extract you. One basic question to ask yourself: "Can I climb back out of here on those 350 stairs?" If you have doubts, don't do it!
Written October 20, 2016
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Laagang Alom
Cebu City, Philippines235 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
must visit guys, enjoy the 300 step stairways down to the casaroro falls, walk and you'll be surprised...
Written May 9, 2019
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pmtravel_10
Sydney, Australia122 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
Went to Casaroro Falls, in the company of a guide called Edcel Ruel Lamoco 0916 953 3349. Edcel picked me up from Dumaguete in a tricycle (Philo version of a tuk tuk), took me to the falls, then came with me to the falls - helping on the slippery path and water crossings. Afterwards did a tour to Velancia for lunch then Pulangbato falls (red rock) - excellent value - much easier than DIY.
You need to be fairly fit for this walk, and be prepared to get wet. 315 steps down, 1km scramble over slippery rocks and 4 river crossings to get to 30m waterfall - spectacular. Then back same way. Exhausting!
Not the best waterfall I've seen but you earn the view of it - well worth it if you like a bit of exercise.
You need to be fairly fit for this walk, and be prepared to get wet. 315 steps down, 1km scramble over slippery rocks and 4 river crossings to get to 30m waterfall - spectacular. Then back same way. Exhausting!
Not the best waterfall I've seen but you earn the view of it - well worth it if you like a bit of exercise.
Written December 13, 2018
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The_Nomad_11
Cairns, Australia143 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
After the long drive up the hill we come to a small sign to Casaroro falls then started the steep descent down the stairs that just kept going got to the river the old way had been washed away so it was a careful trek up the river bed the around the corner to a wondrous sight the waterfall was so refreshing to take a swim the water cooler than I thought the only downer was you have to walk back up the steps
Written August 10, 2018
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Zanby
Dallas, TX64 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
So, you book with a hotel and pay 800 Peso per person. If just two are showing up then it's 1000 P per person. Then you drive on very rocky roads for 30 min. Then walk uphill, then go down some gazzilion stairs and then jump over rocks that could really hurt you to see what?? Some water coming down from the top!!! On the way back up you get lost coz rocks don't have any trace and there is only one way to go back :) If you want to waste your time and money this way, then go ahead!
The whole place is being drummed up by whoever to make some business out of it, period!
The whole place is being drummed up by whoever to make some business out of it, period!
Written July 13, 2014
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StephenSDenver
Denver, CO1,033 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
very difficult to get to now from Dumaguete - the tour groups weren't going out there at this time and going your own way on motorbike was a little treacherous. The walkways were heavily damaged - very large sections completely demolished. This made the path to the waterfall very difficult - had to go over large, sharp and wet rocks. The waterfall itself is beautiful and the pools around it very pleasant to swim in.
Written January 8, 2012
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moralesjames973
Cebu City, Philippines10 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Wow, what a beautiful nature experience with our tour guide named Edcel thanks to him for that wonderful experience. A little hard get through to the waterfalls but so worth it. Plan to visit casaroro falls try call him # 09169533349. He offer tour in Valencia.
Written June 17, 2019
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olivearmitage
Cebu City, Philippines2 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Went there cause I saw it in Biyahe ni Drew. It was an unplanned trip with a friend. Our plan was to go straight to Siquijor but made last minute changes when we arrive in Dumaguete. We asked the locals how to get to Valencia and they gave us the direction. I've been back and forth between Dumaguete and Cebu but never had the chance to explore. I was ecstatic to see if we can make it to Casaroro. AND WE MADE IT !! 1 hour ride from the city made a few arrangements with the "pedicab" drivers and YES! we MADE IT!... Going to the falls is not easy by far this is the most tiring , painful but worth it trek I've made just to see the falls. The trek is no joke, but once you see the majestic falls you would not mind the pain. Casaroro indeed is majestic will definitely go back with more friends. The people are nice and friendly too.KUDOS VALENCIA!
Written June 28, 2017
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Can I hire a tricycle to go there and they wait untill we finish our trekking and swimming at falls? And if.. how much os their rent for the whole day? or half day
Written December 18, 2018
Yes you can hire a tricyle, ride a jeepney going to valencia then drop to the market. You can have tricycle drivers their to tour you on casaroro falls and pulanbato falls. The price is P100 in going up same price in going down includes waiting.
Written January 17, 2019
Can I hire a tricycle to go there and they wait untill we finish our trekking and swimming at falls? And if.. how much os their rent for the whole day? or half day
Written December 18, 2018
A bike is the way to go from Dumaguete otherwise you can get a trike at Valencia that might be able to make it all the way but unlikely.
Written February 1, 2019
Is there a tricycle or jeepney that goes to the base point of casaroro falls? The price for the habal2x is just too expensive for us.
Written March 17, 2018
Is there a safe parking space for private vehicles at the starting point to the falls?
Written May 2, 2017
yes there is a parking area. safe? we parked there and the car was still intact wgen we got back. there are people about, like the person you pay to see the falls and a small stall selling water and snacks
Written May 2, 2017
Hello :) I'm Jane and I was interested to go to this place 'cause of your review.
We'll probably go to Dumaguete with friends this month. Is this place just near sa rizal boulevard , if not, how can we get there?
Could you give me suggestions of good places that are not that known yet?
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks
Written February 9, 2016
Sorry I did not read the questions
I know it's been a long time, but I'll answer them in every way ...
There is no public locomotion to arrive, you have to rent motorcycle is a long road ... It is inside the jungle
Written December 28, 2016
R-Ann V
Dumaguete City, Philippines
hi! me and my friends want to visit the place but we dont know were to get a transportation... is there a terminal going to casaroro falls?
Written November 12, 2015
Sorry I did not read the questions
I know it's been a long time, but I'll answer them in every way ...
There is no public locomotion to arrive, you have to rent motorcycle is a long road ... It is inside the jungle
Written December 28, 2016
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