Tanawan Falls
Dingalan, Aurora · Central Luzon
Also known as Tanawan Waterfalls, Dingalan Falls.
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Nature
- Family-friendly
A small waterfall in the Sierra Madre foothills above Dingalan, reached by a short trail from town.
Tanawan Falls is a compact waterfall in Barangay Tanawan, just above the town of Dingalan on Aurora's eastern coast. A short, uphill trail leads from the village into the forest of the Sierra Madre to a multi-tiered cascade and a deep, cold basin where visitors can swim. The flow is strongest in the wet season and can thin out in the drier months, so the falls are usually visited as a side trip alongside the Dingalan lighthouse, view deck, and rock formations.
Key facts
- Type
- CascadeWhat this means
- Difficulty
- EasyHow we rate this
- Opening hours
- 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM dailyHours are indicative. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Entrance fee
- ₱20 per personEntrance fee. Motorbike parking is about ₱20 and a tricycle to the falls costs about ₱40 per person.Fees can change without notice. Confirm locally before travelling.
- Best season
- June to November (wet season) for the strongest flow; the falls can run low in April and May
- Barangay
- Tanawan
- Coordinates
- 15.4193, 121.3783
How to get to Tanawan Falls
From Dingalan town proper, take a tricycle or habal-habal toward Barangay Tanawan and follow the trail uphill for about 15 minutes to the falls. It is often included as a side trip on a Dingalan boat or day tour.
Facilities on site
- Parking
- Guides
Accessibility & fitness
A short but uphill trail of about 10 to 15 minutes to the falls; the path can be muddy after rain.
Location map
Coordinates are approximate. Use them as a starting point and follow local signage on arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tanawan Falls located?
Tanawan Falls is in Dingalan, Aurora, within Central Luzon. Its coordinates are 15.4193, 121.3783.
How do I get to Tanawan Falls?
From Dingalan town proper, take a tricycle or habal-habal toward Barangay Tanawan and follow the trail uphill for about 15 minutes to the falls. It is often included as a side trip on a Dingalan boat or day tour.
How much is the entrance fee at Tanawan Falls?
The entrance fee at Tanawan Falls is ₱20 per person. Entrance fee. Motorbike parking is about ₱20 and a tricycle to the falls costs about ₱40 per person. Fees can change without notice, so confirm the current rate locally before travelling.
How difficult is the trek to Tanawan Falls?
Tanawan Falls is rated easy on our scale. A short but uphill trail of about 10 to 15 minutes to the falls; the path can be muddy after rain. See our difficulty guide for the criteria.
What type of waterfall is Tanawan Falls?
We describe Tanawan Falls as a cascade waterfall. Water tumbles down a slope or a jumble of boulders, breaking over the rock instead of falling clear of it. Cascades tend to be wider and gentler than a plunge. Type describes the shape of the drop, not how hard the fall is to reach.
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