Manggasang Falls
Cebu City, Cebu · Central Visayas
Also known as Mangasang Falls, Mangasang-a Falls, Liki Falls.
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Adventure
- Guided
A secluded cascade in the Tagbao highlands, one of the taller waterfalls within Cebu City.
Manggasang Falls lies in the northern highlands of Cebu City in Barangay Tagbao, where the mountains drop toward the island's central watershed. The falls are reached on a long riverside trek that keeps most weekend crowds away, and the reward is a tall, cool cascade in dense forest. Locals also call it Mangasang or Mangasang-a Falls, and some older listings group it with nearby Liki Falls.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 30 mestimate
- Type
- TieredWhat this means
- Difficulty
- ChallengingHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- Daylight hours; start early to finish the trek before darkHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeUndeveloped site with no ticket office. Arrange a guide through the barangay or the Cebu City tourism office.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- July to December, when the river is full
- Barangay
- Tagbao
- Coordinates
- 10.4498, 123.8413
How to get to Manggasang Falls
From Cebu City, take a habal-habal to Barangay Tagbao (about 45 minutes), then trek roughly 1-2 hours along the river with a local guide to the falls.
Facilities on site
- Registration
- Guide on request
Accessibility & fitness
A long river trek with tricky, slippery sections; best for fit hikers with a guide.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Manggasang Falls located?
Manggasang Falls is in Cebu City, Cebu, within Central Visayas. Its coordinates are 10.4498, 123.8413.
How do I get to Manggasang Falls?
From Cebu City, take a habal-habal to Barangay Tagbao (about 45 minutes), then trek roughly 1-2 hours along the river with a local guide to the falls.
How much is the entrance fee at Manggasang Falls?
Manggasang Falls has no entrance fee. Undeveloped site with no ticket office. Arrange a guide through the barangay or the Cebu City tourism office. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Manggasang Falls?
Manggasang Falls is rated challenging on our scale. A long river trek with tricky, slippery sections; best for fit hikers with a guide. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Manggasang Falls?
We describe Manggasang Falls as a tiered waterfall. Several distinct drops stacked one above the other, usually with a pool or ledge between levels. You can often see more than one drop from the base. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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