Mandayao Falls — Attraction in Negros Occidental

This is a special place for sure. Its kinda like a jungle village water world. Unfortunately, not very accessible for the average person as you have to hike down a lot of slippery stairs to arrive at the first and main waterfall area in which there is no comfortable seating available. There are more falls that require more trekking away but in the main area they "guide" you to the fish ponds which is another short hike away from the waterfall and has seating (for a fee) and don't allow you to even swim in the water fall pool, only the little stream that is connected. While it is a natural beauty, it was also a serious letdown compared to many...

If you want to take the long scenic route then go via La Carlota. If you want to take the faster route then go via Pontevedra.

At first I thought "Nah, it's just another ordinary waterfalls. But I'll go there anyways (out of curiousity)." When I got there, daaayum it's huge! The place and the falls exceeded my expectation.

Must bring your own food 30php entrance fee Friendly tour guides Affordable cottage rates Not too far from the main road Just minutes away from...

Visited on a Sunday. It was rather busy. The area that's available to swim is not that big and full of rocks. 200+ steps down to get to the falls, but not too steep. Prices as of January 2024: PHP50 3 years old and up. PHP40 senior citizens. 2 and under free. You can rent a table and chairs at the falls. Random trash laying about, could be kept cleaner by the owners. All in all, good, but not...