9 Must-Visit Spots in Pinamungajan

Summer is just right around the corner and with so many vacation spots in Cebu, a lot of people do not know where to start. But don’t worry, we got you covered.

Have you ever been to Pinamungajan before? If not, then this might be your sign to go! Aside from being the largest Milkfish producer in Cebu, Pinamungajan is also the home of many must-visit spots. From Falls to beaches, Pinamungajan is a hotpot for adventures.

Ready to kickstart your summer vacation? Here are 10 Must-Visit Spots in Pinamungajan

1. Busagak Falls

Let’s start off strong with Pinamungajan’s hidden gem: Busagak Falls. This mesmerizing waterfall is perfect for people who aren’t a fan of things that seem very tall. Although, visitors have to climb up and down the hill. You will also be greeted with a great view of Mt. Canlaon.

If you are looking for a place to chill and be closer to nature, Busagak Falls is the perfect place for you.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

• N/A

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: None
• Contact numbers: N/A
• Email address: N/A
• Facebook Page: N/a

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Pinamungajan, Cebu.

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at the town proper. From there, ride a habal-habal going to Busagak falls.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Pinamungajan” in Cebu. You might want to find a spot or place to park your car and ride a habal0habal going to Busagak Falls.

2. Sinungkulan Falls

Another must-visit waterfall in Pinamungajan is the Sinungkulan Falls. The waterfall is located in the peaceful barangay Lamac. It is the perfect place if you want a serene atmosphere. Not only that, but it’s also home to many indigenous bird species.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

• N/A

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: None
• Contact numbers: Pinamungajan Tourism office – (032) 468-9268
• Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
• Facebook Page: N/A
• Website: http://www.pinamungajan.gov.ph/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Purok Rosal, Brgy. Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu – 1.5 to 2 hours from Cebu City.

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at the town proper. From there, ride a habal-habal going to Sinungkulan falls.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Pinamungajan” in Cebu. You might want to find a spot or place to park your car and ride a habal-habal going to Sinungkulan Falls.

3. Udlom Falls

Breathtaking—that’s one way of describing Udlom Falls. This is hidden paradise is one of the tallest in Cebu. However, in order to get to this treasure, you need to trek a rough path but let us tell you, it’s definitely worth it.

Udlom Falls is naturally equipped with a cave and a waterfall. Of course, after a long and exhausting trek, you can dip in the cool waters at the base of the cliff.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

• N/A

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage fee: None
• Contact numbers: Pinamungajan Tourism office – (032) 468-9268
• Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
• Facebook Page: N/A
• Website: http://www.pinamungajan.gov.ph/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu.

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at Lutupan Ladingan.  From there, ride a habal-habal going to Hidden Valley. Once you arrive at Hidden Valley, ask around how to get to the falls.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Hidden Valley” in Pinamungajan, Cebu.

4. Bugsay Resto Grill

Dining by the sea? You can absolutely experience that in Pinamungajan. Every vacation is not complete without good food. Bugsay Resto Grill gives its diners a dine-by-the-sea experience with great ambiance and food.

The resto offers a variety of dishes such as pork belly, crispy pata, rellenong bangus, roasted chicken, and a lot more.

The place is even more beautiful at night because of the different-colored lights that light up the bamboo bridge where you can walk.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES:

• Entrance Fee: ₱20 per head

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Contact numbers: 0917 714 8967 / 0935 446 3880 / 032 324 4783
• Email address: N/A
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bugsaygrillpinamungajan/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Tajao, Pinamungajan, Cebu

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at Brgy. Tajao or Bugsay Resto Grill.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bugsay Resto Grill” in Pinamungajan, Cebu.

5. Hidden Valley Resort

When we think of summer, we think “POOLS”, and Hidden Valley Resort has the perfect swimming pool experience for you. This Gem in Pinamungajan is famous for its wave pool that replicates the movements of the ocean.

Aside from the wave pool, the resort also has an infinity pool or the raging river and a mountain pool. The resort is also equipped with function rooms, a gym, a spa center, and many more.

Hidden Valley Resort is located deep within the Valleys of Pinamungajan, as its name suggests.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

RATES:

• Adults
  • Mountain Ordinary Pool: ₱150
  • Wave Pool/Infinity Pool: ₱150
  • Mountain Pool and Wave Pool: ₱250
  • Mountain Pool and Infinity Pool: ₱250
  • All Access: ₱350
• Kids:
  • Mountain Ordinary Pool: ₱125Wave Pool/Infinity Pool: ₱125Mountain Pool and Wave Pool: ₱225Mountain Pool and Infinity Pool: ₱225
  • All Access: ₱325

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Contact numbers: 0921-326-6054
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenvalleyresorts/ 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Barangay Lamac, Municipality of Pinamungajan.

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Lutopan, Toledo City. Ask the driver to drop you off at Eskina Bunga for Hidden Valley. From Lutopan, ride a habal-habal and tell the driver to take you to Hidden Valley Pool.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Bunga, Lutopan”. You will find a group of habal-habal after a gas station. Turn left until you reach the resort. Parking space is available.

6. Monteray Farm Resort in Pinamungajan

Here’s another great resort that’s found in Pinamungajan. Monteray Farm Resort is perfect for team building, family reunions, and other celebrations. The resort is equipped with different accommodations such as the Lemon House (good for 8 pax), Family Room (good for 6 pax), Standard Room (good for 2 pax), Dormitory Type (good for 16 pax), tents (good for 6 pax).

Monteray Farm Resort also has different activities you can try such as an obstacle course, zipline, and the farm.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

ROOM RATES:

• Lemon House: ₱5,000
  • Good for 8 pax2 rooms
  • Attic with fan
  • Toilet and bath
  • Small Kitchen
  • Free use of pool
  • Free use of obstacle course
• Natural farm tour

• Standard Rooms: ₱1,500
  • Aircon
  • Good for 2
  • Free breakfast for 2
    • Free use of pool

• Family Rooms: ₱3,000
  • Aircon
  • Good for 6
  • Toilet and bath
  • Free use of pool
  • Free use of obstacle course
    • Natural farm tour

• Dorm-type room: ₱500
  • Aircon
  • 8 bunk beds
  • Good for 16
  • 2 toilet and bath
  • Free use of pool
  • Free use of bonfire area
  • Free use of obstacle course
• Natural farm tour
• Tents: ₱1,500
  • Good for 6
  • Free beddings
• Free use of pool

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Contact numbers: 0917-841-9228
• Email address: [email protected]
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/monterayfarm 
• Day Use: 8AM – 5PM
• Pool Use: until 10PM
• Check-in: 2PM
• Check-out: 12NN
• Corkage Fee: None

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Sitio Dakit, Brgy. Poblacion, Pinamungajan.

BY BUS: From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a bus going to Pinamungajan town proper. Ride a habal-habal going to the resort

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “MonTeray Farm and Resort”. Parking space is available.

7. Campalabo Sandbar

White sand and beautiful aquamarine waters, that’s what Campalabo Sandbar has to offer. This little island is near a marine sanctuary that’s perfect for snorkeling. You can also see a beautiful rock formation called paril. The water is perfectly clear, you can see the beautiful corals and marine life.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES:

• Environmental/Entrance Fee: ₱50 per head
• Bus Fare: ₱80 per person/ ₱100 for v-hire
• Boat fare: ₱150 per person (roundtrip)

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Tajao, Pinamungajan, Cebu

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at brgy. Tajao or at Bugsay Resto Grill. You can ask around where to rent a boat to go to Campalabo Sandbar.

8. La Briza Beach Resort

If you are looking for a luxury stay in Pinamungajan, La Briza Beach Resort. La Briza Beach Resort sports a beautiful mix of native and modern designs. One of the highlights of La Briza is its medium-sized rectangular pool. It is a deep blue-colored pool and is surrounded by aesthetic cottages.

Guests also have a beautiful view of the ocean.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES:

• Entrance Fee: ₱500 per head
• Children: ₱350

RATES:

• Cabanas
  • Hilton Head: P1,200, good for 10 persons
  • Shelter Cove:
    • P1,000, good for 8 persons
    • P800, good for 6-8 persons
• Coligny: P800, good for 2-3 persons
• Extra Persons: P800 persons, w/ breakfast
• Rooms
  • Suite Room: P3,500, good for 2 persons
  • Deluxe Room: P2,500, good for 2 persons

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage Fee: No food and beverages from outside
• Contact Number: 0905-407-6971
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/labrizabeachresort?fref=mentions 

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Tajao, Pinamungajan, Cebu

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at brgy. Tajao and ask around for directions going to the resort.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “La Briza Beach Resort” in Pinamungajan.

9. Kamangon Cave

Up for a little adventure? Kamangon Cave is the best place for adventure-seekers. Kamangon Cave literally translates to a cave you have to crawl in since the entrance is very small. The way in might be treacherous but when you get inside the cave, you definitely see how worth crawling inside is. What makes it worth it? The beautiful crystal scenery.

RATES & OTHER INFORMATION

FEES:

• Guide Fee: ₱150 per group of five

RATES: N/A

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Corkage Fee: N/A
• Contact numbers: Pinamungajan Tourism office – (032) 468-9268
• Email address: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
• Facebook Page: N/A
• Website: http://www.pinamungajan.gov.ph/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Lamac, Pinamungajan, Cebu.

BY BUS: From the South Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Pinamungajan. Tell the driver to drop you off at the town proper. Once you arrive, ride a habal-habal and head to Lamac Barangay Hall to get a permit.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Lamac Barangay Hall” in Pinamungajan.