Bask in the beauty of one of mother nature’s creations, the Cambais falls of Alegria Cebu!
Cambais falls looks and feels like a place to play mermaids in. Full of life and folklore from locals. It is surrounded by lush greenery vegetation, and features turquoise water pools perfect for swimming and playing mermaids. Three different levels of cliffs add an adventurous touch for those who enjoy the rush of adrenaline coursing through one’s veins.
Rock Formation, Leviosa!
The Cambais falls have been an integral part of the community in Alegria, serving as a water source and meeting place for many generations. It showcases 3 different heights, together with the lush jungle features, natural rock formations, and cliff jumping for those who wanna spice up their adventure.
The first level showcases a wide, calm pool perfect for playing mermaid. The crystal clear waters that reflect the surrounding greenery makes it refreshing to the eyes. With little pools connecting to each other, it makes a good place to soak in the water if you’d like to be alone.
Going on to the next level, the second tier offers additional accessories of a rope and bamboo ladders for visitors to the falls. For easier access, holes big enough for feet are carved into the walls for less hassle. Greenery is denser which makes it a better place for shade.
Last but definitely not the least, the third level of the waterfalls offers a higher height of jumping. A naturally made slide can also be seen that drops off into the middle of the basin which adds bravery and courage to those who dare to jump into the abyss (emz).
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Barangay Guadalupe, Alegria, South Cebu, Philippines
- By Car: From Cebu City, take the South Coastal Road and head towards Alegria, it takes about 3-4 hours which depends heavily on the traffic. With the help of google maps and waze, pinning the location should make navigating easier. Once at the entrance, a 15 minute hike through the forest should get you to the falls.
- By Commute: You can head to the south bus terminal and take the bus bound for Bato via Barili which also takes 3-4 hours. When you reach Alegira, you can ride a hal-habal to take you to the entrance of Cambais Falls. Once at the drop off, a short 10-15 minute walk through the forest will lead you to the waterfalls.
