Tagnote Falls — Attraction in Agusan del Norte

📍 Tagnote Falls, Remedios T. Romualdez (RTR), Agusan del Norte 💦 A Hidden Gem Amidst Lush Greenery

Nestled in the serene landscapes of Barangay San Antonio, Tagnote Falls is a captivating two-tiered waterfall that offers a refreshing retreat for nature lovers and casual travelers. Its cascading waters, natural pools, and peaceful surroundings make it a perfect weekend escape. 🌿🏞️

📌 How to Get There

📍 Location: Sitio Tagnote, Barangay San Antonio, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte

🚗 By Car/Motorcycle: About 30 minutes from Butuan City via the Butuan–Surigao City route. Once you reach RTR, proceed to Barangay San Antonio. 🚌 By Public Transport: From Butuan City, take a bus or jeepney to RTR. At the town proper, ride a habal-habal (motorbike) to Brgy. San Antonio, followed by a 30–45 minute trek to the falls.

💰 Entrance & Rental Fees

Entrance Fee: ₱20 per person

Pool Fee: ₱30 per person (no bringing of food inside the pool area)

Big Cottage: ₱600

Small Cottage: ₱300

Table Only: ₱200

🌟 What to Expect

✅ A 20-foot waterfall with cool, clear water ✅ Natural pools perfect for swimming and relaxing ✅ Surrounded by trees and boulders — great for photos and nature breaks ✅ Plenty of shaded picnic spots and resting areas ✅ Simple and peaceful — not too crowded on weekdays

🎒 What to Bring & Tips

✔ Wear comfortable trekking shoes or sandals ✔ Bring drinking water, snacks, and sun protection ✔ Follow rules — no food allowed in the pool area ✔ Be responsible — don’t litter and keep the place clean ✔ It's best to visit early in the day for cooler weather and fewer people

If you're looking for a calm, nature-filled escape, Tagnote Falls is a wonderful...

This place is a true gem for tourists and locals alike! Beautiful! The water is so very clean and cold. The bottom under the water is smooth and rocky. The steps down to the fall base pool are washed out but still manageable, they are working on them. It's about 45 minutes from Butuan City depending on traffic. The ride there and back will be about 1200 pesos from Robinsons. Make sure you get a driver that knows that areas as there is alot of construction happening up there. The new bridge isn't open yet so pass it and continue up the mountain to the next right. The pools are being renovated and looking good although out of commission at this time. There's 2 of them a shallow one and a deep one. They are both fed with water from the fall. There are at least 15 lunch cottages and more under construction. The little store is closed so bring your refreshments for now. I can wait to come back and see it when everything is back up...

The place is nice if you love nature, but when you stay in there cottages, you will experience a lot of insect bites, they called the insects " TAGNOK" aside from that i only give a rate of 2 stars because for safety concern for luck of adequate barriers on the side of the swimming pool, especially for...