Calasa Falls, located deep in the jungles of Samboan, is a multi-tiered cascade that has mostly escaped mainstream tourists. Calasa doesn’t have established facilities or attract large crowds like its more well-known neighbors. Rather, it provides something of the raw beauty of the falls.
A Wild Beauty Off the Beaten Path
Already, the trip to Calasa Falls is an adventure. The fact that the road to the visitor center is cobbled indicates that this treasure has not yet been discovered by commercial tourists. According to residents, there are more waterfalls, natural pools, and even caves concealed upstream, making the river system surrounding Calasa a huge playground just waiting to be explored.
The Trek Experience
It takes thirty minutes to hike through steep pathways dotted with coconut trees and dense jungle to get to Calasa. The hike is fulfilling even though it’s not the easiest. Before the refreshing mist of the falls welcomes you, you’ll have amazing views of the Tañon Strait and even Negros Island in the distance.
How To Get There?
Location: Barangay Colase, Samboan, Cebu, Philippines
- By Car: From Cebu City, drive south along the Cebu South Road until you reach the town of Samboan (around 4 hours). Once in Poblacion, take the uphill road heading to Barangay Colase. The road leading to the visitor’s center is unpaved, so expect a rough ride, but parking is available near the jump-off point.
- By Commute: From Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a Ceres bus bound for Samboan or Bato via Barili and alight at Samboan town proper. From there, hire a habal-habal (motorbike taxi) going to Barangay Colase, which will take you straight to the jump-off area of Calasa Falls.
