Kaparkan Falls
Tineg, Abra · Cordillera Administrative Region
Also known as Mulawin Falls, Kaparkan Water Terraces.
- Terraces
- Photography
- Seasonal
- Adventure
A long staircase of travertine terraces and turquoise pools in the Abra highlands.
Before you travel
The falls are usually closed to visitors outside the rainy season, roughly July to October.
Kaparkan Falls, also called Mulawin Falls, is not a single drop but a series of limestone terraces that step down a forested slope for several hundred metres. In the rainy season, water fills the shallow basins and spills from one ledge to the next. Visits are regulated, and the usual jump-off is the Silaoen registration centre in Lagayan, followed by a monster truck ride or a hike.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 175 mTotal drop from the spring to the Tineg River is about 175 m. Individual terraces are much shorter.
- Type
- TerracedWhat this means
- Difficulty
- ModerateHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- Weekends and holidays by timed slot; register in advance
- Entrance fee
- ₱300 per personCombined environmental and entrance fee. Registration is through an accredited operator and is often bundled into the tour cost.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- August to October, when the terraces are full
- Barangay
- Caganayan
- Coordinates
- 17.7823, 120.7813
How to get to Kaparkan Falls
From Bangued, Abra, take a van or 4x4 to the Silaoen registration centre in Lagayan, then continue by monster truck or on foot for about 6 km to the falls. Slots are limited, so book through the provincial tourism office or a local operator.
Facilities on site
- Registration desk
- Guide service
- Restrooms
- 4x4 transfer
Accessibility & fitness
A rough 4x4 track or a 2-hour hike. The terraces themselves are steep and slippery.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kaparkan Falls located?
Kaparkan Falls is in Tineg, Abra, within Cordillera Administrative Region. Its coordinates are 17.7823, 120.7813.
How do I get to Kaparkan Falls?
From Bangued, Abra, take a van or 4x4 to the Silaoen registration centre in Lagayan, then continue by monster truck or on foot for about 6 km to the falls. Slots are limited, so book through the provincial tourism office or a local operator.
How much is the entrance fee at Kaparkan Falls?
The entrance fee at Kaparkan Falls is ₱300 per person. Combined environmental and entrance fee. Registration is through an accredited operator and is often bundled into the tour cost. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Kaparkan Falls?
Kaparkan Falls is rated moderate on our scale. A rough 4x4 track or a 2-hour hike. The terraces themselves are steep and slippery. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Kaparkan Falls?
We describe Kaparkan Falls as a terraced waterfall. Water steps down through a series of wide, shallow basins, giving the fall a terraced or rice-field shape. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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