ILIGAN
( THE CITY OF MAJESTIC FALLS )
Situated in Northern Mindanao (Region 10). Approximately 800 kilometers southeast of Manila, with land area of 81,337 hectares (813.37 sq. km.). It has 23 waterfalls, 8 springs, 15 caves. SORCE: http://www.iligan.gov.ph
Tinago Falls is one of the most beautiful falls in the country. “Tinago” means hidden. As the name implies, it is indeed hidden by nature in a deep ravine covered by trees and other wild vegetation. The falls is 420 feet high. One has to go downhill and follow the winding trail to take a look. It is located in Barangay Ditucalan, 13 kilometers from the city center.
Maria Cristina Falls stands grandly 320 feet high. The volume of the water is 100 cubic meter per second. When the cascading water strikes at the base it creates a pressure of 224 pounds per square inch. The falls is not only very beautiful but it is full of myths and legends.