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Appreciate serenity and beauty of nature in this Aurora waterfall.


Aurora is known for its beaches and surfing destinations but this province has also other great tourist attractions. This includes some magnificent waterfalls that can be seen in the municipalities of the province and one of them is the majestic Caunayan Falls.


In 2017, my gang (Team Basti), went for a 3-day trip to Aurora including an overnight stay at Dinadiawan Beach in Dipaculao. On our last day, we did not miss to visit to experience Caunayan Falls. 

For detailed itinerary and complete tourist spots to visit, read my Baler DIY Travel Guide.


SAN LUIS AND ITS NATURAL BEAUTY

Not known to many, the municipality of San Luis, like Baler, is rich in natural resources and scenic tourist destinations. It boasts crystal clear river system, abundant flora and fauna, charming waterfalls, spring water and the heavily forested terrain.

Caunayan Falls catch basin

San Luis is actually the home of the two popular falls in Aurora. The first one is the Ditumabo and the other one is the serene Caunayan Falls which is more accessible. But what really makes Caunayan so special is the serenity of the entire place.

San Luis has five popular tourist destinations. These include the two major waterfalls – the Caunayan falls (also known as L. Pimentel Falls) and the Ditumabo Falls. Ditumabo falls are reachable by crossing rivers, fallen lodges and wooden bridges. It will take you about forty-five minutes to reach the fascinating waterfall.

Our gang at Caunayan Falls

Meanwhile Caunayan is much easier to hike and it is a pleasant environment to have your picnic and outing. The mild temperature of Caunayan falls makes it perfect for cleansing the body.

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WHAT TO PACK FOR CAUNAYAN FALLS

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT CAUNAYAN FALLS

The Caunayan Falls is a seven-tier falls but the water coming down is not as wide and appealing as the Ditumabo which I have already visited during my first travel to Baler. Plus the fact that it is more accessible than Ditumabo, it will give you more reason to choose to visit it.

Entering Caunayan Falls

The entrance via Amatorio Resort where you have to pay Php20.00 per head and Php100.00 per cottage. The cottages are located along the stream passing to the basin of the falls.

Downstairs to Caunayan Falls

From the entrance, you will just have to walk a few steps to reach the stairs heading to the falls.

One thing you will notice upon arrival to the falls, the catch basin is below-the-waist deep you appreciate its crystal clear water and soft sand bottom.

The strong streams of the river towards Caunayan Falls

There are just parts of the streams which a bit strong but bearable. Another notable feature of Caunayan Falls are the boulders of huge rocks with varying sizes.


WHERE TO STAY IN BALER

Knowing that Baler is one of the top tourist destinations in the country, finding a place to stay here is not really a big challenge but of course, it would be ideal and less hassle to book your reservations as early as possible.

Baler Nina's Transient House

There are many budget hotels, transient houses and of course those luxury hotels to stay in. You can check our list of hotels in Baler and see which one suits your budget.



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HOW TO GET TO CAUNAYAN FALLS

From Baler town proper, you can hire a jeep or a private vehicle that will take you to Barangay Real in San Luis. From there, you can just walk from the end of the road near the river and you will see the Caunayan Falls.


FROM MANILA TO BALER

Take a transit bus from Cubao via Genesis Bus which will take you directly to Baler. These airconditioned buses has daily trips from 3Am to 7:30 Am with 6-7 hours travel time. The fare would cost you around Php550-600 per head.

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you may use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.


BEFORE GOING TO CAUNAYAN FALLS

You might be thinking of including Caunayan Falls to your Baler itinerary?


Here are some of the things to consider before going to Caunayan Falls:

  • Caunayan Falls is easier to access than Ditumabo Falls
  • The entrance fee to Caunayan Falls is cheaper. (Php 10 for kids / Php 20 for adults)
  • Cottage can be rented for Php100 and is good for 5-6 pax.
  • The water is only waist-high deep.
  • There are publicly accessible comfort rooms nearby.
  • No overnight stays.
  • Water current is very strong so be cautious especially if you are with kids.


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CAUNAYAN FALLS: The Relaxing Waterfall of San Luis, Aurora

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Known as The Mother Falls, Dimatubo Falls is one of the most popular destinations and main attractions to see when you visit Baler.


Aside from having a unique name where it is described as a "mother" waterfalls, Ditumabo Falls offers a cool and refreshing waters from San Luis, Aurora.

For detailed itinerary and complete tourist spots to visit, read my Baler DIY Travel Guide.

It is a must-visit spot when you travel to the province. So here's a guide I have made for you.

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ABOUT DITUMABO MOTHER FALLS

Towering at around 140 feet and with the cold water from the highland of Sierra Madre Mountain Range, Ditumabo Falls is an imposing icon of the province. The freely cascading water drops into a wide rocky basin forming a natural pool ideal for swimming.


It is called the Mother Falls because (why not?) it is the largest waterfalls in the province of Aurora.




DAY TOUR FEES

Entrance Fee: Php 30.00 per head
Tour Guide (required to have one): Php 200.00 per group/batch


In our case, we are a group of 8 people, we hired 1 tour guide for our tour.


WHAT TO PACK FOR MOTHER FALLS

Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:

HIKING TO MOTHER FALLS

Before even thinking on going here, please make sure to ready your self to an hour trek that involves river crossings (at least 4 rivers with steep bamboo-made bridges).


The trail starts at the jump-off where you can see some stores of souvenirs and food and where you can register and hire your guide to the waterfalls.


It was a cloudy afternoon when we arrived and started walking the trail with our guide. The trail starts with an easy path along the river and it gets harder in between.


In some part of the trail, we needed to cross the river with huge boulders and rocks. Thankfully, there are bamboo-made bridges for those parts where the river gets deeper and wider.

More to cross!

Almost there.. :D

One of my favorite part of the trekking is when it's all clear path where we follow these big pipes ahead to the falls.


Along our way to the falls, you will notice this "mini" waterfalls on the left side of the trail which is actually called, "Baby Falls" as per our guide.


It was rainy season when we traveled to Baler, the cascading waters from the falls was very strong and huge even from afar. The water from the basin is mostly deep and you can only stand from the side.


The trail is generally rough and rocky (and quite slippery specially after the rain). But once you reach the waterfalls and its basin, reward yourself and dip in to (or dive in) its cold waters!


FUN FACT: located from the upper cascade, behind the Mother Falls, is (what do you think?) the mightier, "Father Falls". Yup, there's a mightier (if the the biggest) falls hiding behind this one in Ditumabo and it wasn't open yet to the public (or tourists) when we visited.

Watch our trekking to the Mother Falls:


THINGS TO DO AT DITUMABO MOTHER FALLS

Here are best and fun activities you can do for your visit to Mother Falls:
  • Trekking and hiking
  • Swimming
  • Diving
  • Picture-taking
  • Picnic

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HOW TO GET TO DITUMABO MOTHER FALLS

Ditumabo Falls is found in town of San Luis (not in Baler). However, it is just a few minutes ride from Baler and accessible from other towns like Maria and Bongabon in Nueva Ecija.


Via Public Commuting

There are daily bus trips from Cubao in Quezon City that en route to Baler. Genesis Transport, Inc. is the only bus company that provides direct trips to Baler, Aurora from Cubao.
  • The first trip is at 2:00 AM with subsequent trips at one hour intervals, last trip leaves Cubao at 7:30 AM.
  • From Baler to Pasay, the first bus leaves at 4:30 AM, also with subsequent trips every hour.
  • The last trip is at 3:00 PM. Travel time is approximately 7 hours.

From Baler (town proper), there are tricycles you can hire for a day tour (Php 1,000) that includes a visit to Ditumabo Mother Falls. Tour fee starts at  Read my full Baler Travel Guide for details.

Via Private Car

If you are bringing your own vehicle, there are two options you have:
  • If you are coming from Nueva Ecija (or Manila), you may take the Nueva Ecija - Aurora Rd. which is the harder way to go to Baler (more zigzags and rough narrow ways) but the nearest for San Luis where Ditumabo Mother Falls is located.
  • If you are coming from Baler, you take the Pantabangan - Baler Rd. from the town proper then turn left to Nueva Ecija - Aurora Rd. for you to reach the jump-off point.

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you may use Waze or Google Maps for directions. If you don’t have a private vehicle, you can rent a car or van here.

Baler Nina's Transient House

WHERE TO STAY IN BALER

Although the Mother Falls is located in San Luis, most accommodation (and the best options) in Aurora are found in Baler. The town is full of transients and resorts where you can choose from. Here are some of my recommendation:

Budget Accommodation


Midrange to High-end




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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.


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