Mantayupan Falls
Barili, Cebu · Central Visayas
- Swimming
- Family-friendly
- Photography
A powerful two-tier waterfall near Cebu City, popular for a quick countryside escape.
Mantayupan Falls plunges in two tiers, a 98 m main drop and a lower cascade, into a cold, deep basin surrounded by dense greenery. It is one of the most accessible big waterfalls from Cebu City, making it a favourite half-day trip for locals. A short hanging bridge crosses the stream just below the falls.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 98 m
- Type
- PlungeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱50 per adultSeniors, PWDs and children pay about ₱30. Parking ₱20, environmental fee ₱10, life vest and raft extra.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- Year-round; heaviest flow from June to November
- Barangay
- Campangga
- Coordinates
- 10.1009, 123.5358
How to get to Mantayupan Falls
From Cebu City's Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus to Barili (about 2 hours), then take a tricycle to Barangay Campangga.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Cottages
- Food stalls
Accessibility & fitness
A gentle 5-10 minute walk on concrete steps from the entrance.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Mantayupan Falls located?
Mantayupan Falls is in Barili, Cebu, within Central Visayas. Its coordinates are 10.1009, 123.5358.
How do I get to Mantayupan Falls?
From Cebu City's Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus to Barili (about 2 hours), then take a tricycle to Barangay Campangga.
How much is the entrance fee at Mantayupan Falls?
The entrance fee at Mantayupan Falls is ₱50 per adult. Seniors, PWDs and children pay about ₱30. Parking ₱20, environmental fee ₱10, life vest and raft extra. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Mantayupan Falls?
Mantayupan Falls is rated easy on our scale. A gentle 5-10 minute walk on concrete steps from the entrance. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Mantayupan Falls?
We describe Mantayupan Falls as a plunge waterfall. Water drops almost vertically from a ledge, with little contact between the falling water and the rock. These are the classic free-falling falls, often ending in a deep pool. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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