Waterfalls in Iligan City: Maria Cristina Falls

Maria Cristina Falls is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Iligan City. The waterfalls is part of the Agus River, a major source of electricity in Mindanao.

At at 320 - feet high, it is considered as the second highest falls in the Philippines and is sometimes called "twin falls" because the flow of the water in the falls is separated by a rock at the edge of the waterfall.

The waterfall is one of the primary sources of electric power generated by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant. Visitors and tourists may climb the viewing deck at the 3rd floor of the power plant building to have a grand view of the waterfalls. From here, the view is truly jaw-dropping!

Maria Cristina Falls is just one of the must-see destinations in the "City of Majestic Waterfalls" - Iligan, Lanao del Norte.

Entrance Fees and Schedule

Adult - PHP 35.00
Children and Senior Citizen - PHP 20.00
Shuttle Ride - PHP 10.00
The park is open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM everyday

NOTE: Visitors are asked to fill-up a form and present an identification card upon registration, be sure to bring any identification card.

HOW TO GET TO MARIA CHRISTINA FALLS

• If you're coming from outside the Philippines, your entry point should be Manila.
• From Manila, take a 1.5 hour flight to Cagayan de Oro City. Philippine Airlines/PAL Express, AirAsia Zest, and Cebu Pacific have several flights daily from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City.
• Upon arrival at Laguindinga Airport (CDO), take a taxi or shuttle van to Iligan City.
• The falls is located at about 8.5 kilometers away southwest of Iligan city proper. From the city proper, take a jeepney bound for Buru-un. Tell the driver to drop you at the crossing going to Maria Cristina Falls. Fare is about 12.00 pesos and travel time is around 15-20 minutes.
• From the crossing, it's just around 5-10 minutes walk to NPC Nature's Park complex where Maria Christina Falls is located.

NPC Nature's Park

Telephone Numbers: (063)221-9033 / (063)221-3988
Email Address: npc_npark@yahoo.com
Website: http://npcnaturespark.com

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