Aliwagwag Falls Series of 84 Falls in Davao Oriental
Posted By philippine evolution staff on December 23, 2011
ALIWAGWAG FALLS
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Located in the middle of the forest, Aliwagwag Falls is considered as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country.
It is a series of 84 falls appearing like stairway to heaven with various heights among the steps ranging from 6 to 110 feet. One step is measured 72 feet and another is 67 feet. Overall Aliwagwag Falls is 1,110 feet of cascading energy and 20 meters in width. All these in the midst of virgin forest. River at the foot of the falls. 13 rapids to cross.
Located amidst thick forests just some 25 kilometers away from Cateel proper, Aliwagwag Falls offers adventurers and vacationers alike a wild exposure and relaxing in its refreshing waters will give you an unforgettable and fun experience.
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Being a vital and potential source of energy, Aliwagwag Falls plays a critical role in serving the irrigation needs of the vast rice fields in the area and the massive volume of water it continually creates may be tapped as an indispensable means to harness renewable hydro power to augment and sustain the energy needs not only of Davao Oriental but its neighboring provinces as well.
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The Falls is very accessible and can easily be viewed along the main road that connects Cateel with Trento in Agusan del Sur. The bridge over the river is a good viewing area to this waterfall where many locals can be seen enjoying a good splash in the rapids. While Aliwagwag Falls may be way off the tourist map and is known mostly to locals and intrepid adventurers, many have come to this beautiful spot, foreign and domestic tourists alike, and left with a lasting memory deeply embedded with a promise of return in their hearts.
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Cateel, Davao Oriental is some 360 kilometers away or about three and a half hour drive from Davao City and is easily accessible by bus at the Ecoland Transport terminal, or L300 vans for hire in Davao City.
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RECOMMENDED READINGS:
Arkansas Waterfalls: Scenic Icons of “The Natural State” – This collection of Tim Ernst images was more than 20 years in the making and contains classic Ernst waterfall photos as well as nearly 100 brand new images (published in 2007). Arkansas is becoming known as a great place to discover waterfalls, and you will see both the famous and unknown, towering and tiny, thundering and quiet, as only native son Tim Ernst can capture them. Includes tips for great waterfall photography, plus stories about how many of the images were made. GET YOUR COPY
Waterfalls (Natural Wonders) – I thought the book was very nicely put together. I especially thought the satelite images of the waterfall’s location was a nice touch. I also liked the history and multiple photos. GET YOUR COPY
Waterfalls of the Adirondacks and Catskills (New York) – Ancient and mythic, the mountainous Adirondack and Catskill regions of New York are rich with storied character and cultures. Focusing on the sparkling waterfalls and rugged cuts and cloves of these territories, accomplished photographers Derek Doeffinger and Keith Boas capture the intense appeal of each district as well as the wild, often elusive but always compelling drama of their beauty. GET YOUR COPY
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