City of Majestic Waterfalls - Maria Cristina Falls

Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall of the Agus River on the island of Mindanao. It is sometimes named the “Twin Falls” as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall. A landmark of Iligan City it was nicknamed the City of Majestic Waterfalls, because of the presence of more than 20 waterfalls in the city. It is known for its natural beauty and grandeur, the 98 meters/320 feet high waterfall is also the primary reservoir of electric power for the city’s industries by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.

Maria Cristina Falls

Maria Cristina Falls is only 8 km from the city, and can be reached by taking a jeepney ride or you can hire van from the pier to the area. From there, visitors can walk the rest of the way in about half an hour and they can view the falls from the 3rd floor of the building in the viewing deck of the tourist area. Public access to the falls is only granted on Sundays but i know now you can call to there office. The river is partially blocked by hydroelectric station during the week and the falls gets a single plunge, but on Sunday morn the plant lasts for 1 hour, leaving the river to run free and return to its natural split-double waterfall.

as of November 2010, entrance fees and park hours

At the dam entrance gate

view at the bottom

another view with my hubby

Friends and Classmates

At the NPC viewing deck, you could also find a small glass room full of pictures of Maria Cristina Falls.  It all started because of the two sisters named Maria and Cristina who lived near the falls. You may read the story of Maria and Cristina below: and the hydroelectric plant as it evolved through the years. It also has an interesting story on how Maria Cristina Falls got its name.

How to go there:
 

Getting to Maria Cristina Falls is easy. You can take a Buru-un line jeepney for P12.00 from the Iligan  City port area to Agus Bridge and from there you can walk the rest of the way for about half an hour. It’s a good opportunity for brisk walking. Or you can take a cab which will cost you P100.00 to P150.00. You can reward yourself with a delicious meal along the highway.

It is nice to reward after going to the Falls