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Best Waterfalls in Cebu

Kawasan, Tumalog, Mantayupan and more — cascades and swimming holes on a day trip from the city.

From the multi-tier cascades around Aloguinsan and Barili to falls tucked into Cebu's central mountains, these waterfalls make for an easy day trip out of Cebu City — natural pools, short treks, and cooler air the higher you climb.

Tumalog Falls

A stunning curtain-like waterfall surrounded by lush tropical scenery in Oslob.

Oslob

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Tall single-tier waterfall plunging into a turquoise pool where swimmers wear orange life vests.

Mantayupan Falls

Cebu's tallest waterfall — a 98m cascade in Barili with an emerald pool.

Barili

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Kawasan Falls

Cebu's most famous waterfall — a turquoise three-tier cascade on the Matutinao, Badian.

Badian

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A tall waterfall cascading down a sheer limestone cliff with distinct horizontal rock layers, framed by green foliage.

Dao Falls

Trek through a stunning jungle canyon to reach this towering waterfall and turquoise pool.

Samboan

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Inambakan Falls

A towering 100-foot multi-tiered waterfall with turquoise plunge pools.

Ginatilan

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Cambais Falls

A multi-tiered jungle waterfall in Alegria featuring turquoise pools and cliff jumping.

Alegria

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Aguinid Falls

Climb and wade through the multi-tiered Aguinid Falls in Samboan.

Samboan

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Kabutongan Falls

Trek upstream through a blue canyon to reach a hidden waterfall cave in Malabuyoc.

Malabuyoc

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How Cebuzone picks these places Every place on this list has been visited or vetted by the Cebuzone editorial team and is re-checked on a regular cycle. Nothing here is a paid placement.

Last updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the best waterfall in Cebu?

It depends on what you're after — Kawasan Falls in Badian is Cebu's most iconic multi-tier waterfall and the usual starting point for canyoneering, Mantayupan Falls in Barili is one of the tallest and quieter on weekdays, and Tumalog Falls near Oslob is an easy add-on to a whale shark tour. Browse the list above and pick based on the trip you're planning.

Are Cebu's waterfalls open all year?

Most are, but water volume and clarity shift with the season. The drier months from December to May bring calmer, clearer pools — flow drops toward the end of that stretch in April and May. The wet season from June to November can bring stronger currents and murkier water, especially right after a storm, and some waterfalls close briefly for safety when conditions get too rough.

Do Cebu waterfalls charge an entrance fee?

Most do — a small entrance or environmental fee is standard at Cebu's managed waterfalls, and some also charge separately for guides, life vests, or cliff-jumping platforms. Fees are typically modest; check each listing for specifics before you go.

Can you swim at Cebu's waterfalls?

Yes — most have a natural pool at the base that's open for swimming, and a few, like Kawasan Falls, are also the starting point for a canyoneering trip downstream. Water runs colder and currents stronger after rain, so check conditions on-site before jumping in.