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🇵🇭 KABACAN, COTABATO
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▼ OVERVIEW
▼ HISTORY TIMELINE
▼ REVIEW GUIDE
▼ WHERE TO STAY
▼ WHAT TO DO
▼ WHERE TO EAT
• General: The word Tulunan came from the Maguindanao word "tulun," which means "a place of abundance."
• Location: Tulunan Falls is located in Brgy Pisan of Kabacan town in Cotabato province. It's under Purok Bermuda. The waterfall base has an elevation of approximately 145 meters above sea level. For the exact location, check my Google pin here.
• Route or Directions The entry or jump-off point is at Purok Kuweba, still in Pisan. The jump-off point is approximately 28 minutes away from Kabacan Terminal Complex. See the map below for the suggested directions and route if you're coming from downtown Kabacan. If you are using a navigation app, this is the GPS coordinates of the jump-off village: 7.200980, 124.870478.
• Entrance Fee: As of this posting, the entrance fee per head is 10 pesos which you have to pay the moment you reach the village. The house near the parking area is where you are going to pay for the entrance fee. If you're not sure, you may ask the crowd—but beware of scammers.
• Parking Details: There is a parking area at the jump-off village suitable for motorcycles. Parking fee is 5 pesos per motorcycle unit. See photo of the parking area below.
• Trail profile: The trail from the jump-off village to the waterfalls base is approximately 500 meters. The start of the trail has an elevation of approximately 95 MASL. Approximate elevation gain on the trail is 53 meters from the start of the trail.
• Opening/Closing Time: The area is open from 6 AM to 4 PM.
• Facilities: There are three cottages for rent at 100 pesos each (as of this posting). There are no stores and restrooms. See photo of the cottage below.
• Ownership: The waterfall is actually located inside a private property. Below is a selfie I took with the private owner of the waterfall.
2025-February-02 • This date became the first time I visited this waterfall. This date is also the basis of the information I initially added on this travel guide blog. Based on what I heard, Tulunan (falls) has been here since time immemorial; but it was only recently when they opened it to the public that they called it as "newly discovered" falls about 2 weeks prior to this visit.
Location and Access Guide: The location of the place is a Muslim community. It is important to be aware of the cultural boundaries if you are a Christian. Location access is easy, as the roads leading to the village of Purok Kuweba in Pisan are paved. If you didn't bring your own vehicle, there are tricycles in the village. As to the fare, I have no info.
Directions Guide: If you are coming from Kabacan poblacion/downtown, I posted a route suggestion under the OVERVIEW section courtesy of Google Maps. The advantage of this waterfall is its easy accessibility from anywhere in Kabacan as the road network is efficient. I suggest using a motorcycle when visiting this place. You may not want to soil your car after a muddy hike.
Expenses Guide: The only mandatory expense you may utilize is the 10-pesos entrance fee (as of this posting). If you brought your own vehicle, parking fee is 5 pesos for motorcycles/scooters. Bringing your own food is not prohibited.
Parking Guide: If you're planning to bring your vehicle, the parking area is a small space under a tree. They charge 5 pesos per motorcycle as of this posting. I am not sure for four wheels. In our case, there are parts of the parking area that were muddy.
Trail Guide: The trail is like a walk in the park. Be careful of some parts, though. Despite the almost flat trail, there are sections that are slippery and muddy. I slipped and fell twice on this hike. It's a 15-minute hike from the village to the waterfall passing through farms, plantations, and mountain landscapes. Along the trail, several species of forest plants are abundant. The lower cascades of the creek are also visible along the trail.
There are no available homestays or inns around the area. I also don't recommend staying with the locals due to the lack of tourism management guidelines as of this posting. The waterfall's popularity became viral with unexpected influx of visitors, so the community did not expect a sudden arrival of multitude, crowding their small mountainside village. There are three cottages available at the base of the waterfalls, . The owner charges 100 pesos per hut as of this posting.
Hiking: Enjoy a softcore leisure hike. Notice the lower cascades along the trail. Don't forget to view and enjoy the mountain landscapes and the trail that dissects a certain banana plantation.
Swim at the waterfall: The path of the cascades are not slippery. The rocks were mineralized, and they stick to your feet. Take a shower in a safe corner and enjoy the waterfall massage.
Climb the waterfall: The waterfall has several layers per drop. You may want to climb the highest cascade that is open to public. Observe safety and precaution first.
There are no restaurants around. There is a sari-sari store at the village.
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UPDATE HISTORY FOR THIS BLOG POST
2025-March-02:
• YouTube video of Tulunan Falls added.
2025-February-16:
• This post was published.
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