Finding The Hidden Waterfalls Of San Fernando

​The most famous waterfalls in the island can be found in the southern town of Badian. Aside from the majestic Kawasan Falls, Cebu also boasts of other noteworthy waterfalls. These waterfalls include the Dao Falls and Aguinid in Samboan, the Kampael Falls and Bugnawan in Ginatilan, and the Tumalog Falls in Oslob. While these places are far away from the city, there are some relatively-undiscovered waterfalls located in San Fernando, which is less than an hour away from the Queen City of the South.

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San Fernando

San Fernando is town located to the south of Cebu City. It was once a part of Naga before it merged with a number of other barangays to form the town. It was initially called San Isidro Labrador before it was renamed to San Fernando. It is home to a number of resorts and a where visitors can spend a night or two. 

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Hidden Waterfalls

San Fernando is home to a number of hidden waterfalls that have yet to be discovered by tourists. While some locals are aware of these waterfalls, they are tucked away hidden from the crowds of tourists looking for new places to visit. One of these hidden falls is the Basak Falls, which is located in Barangay Balud. In the past, only locals knew about the Basak Falls, but people from the city have started to visit the falls. Despite this, the Basak Falls is still not quite commercialized, which is ideal nature lovers. 

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​Another hidden falls in San Fernando is the Tananas Falls, which can be found in San Isidro. Local residents know about the Tananas Falls for some time already. But, only a few people visit the falls due to its distance from the town proper. In addition to these two hidden falls, San Fernando is also home to the Busay Falls, which is relatively easier to reach. Visitors can access the Busay Falls through Barangay Talisay or through Barangay Balud. While residents in the area know the location of the Busay Falls, there are still some locals who have no idea how to reach the place. 

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Getting to San Fernando

If you want to visit the hidden waterfalls of San Fernando, you should get on a bus headed south. Just tell the driver you want to get off in San Fernando. Once you reach the town, it is advisable to get the services of a guide so you will not get lost while looking for these hidden waterfalls. You can also take a motorcycle for hire to the falls. Just make sure the driver knows where these waterfalls are located since some of them may not know where they are.

Hidden Waterfalls – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon

Cebu is one of the top destinations in the archipelago mainly due to the natural wonders the island has to offer. While many of these natural wonders are already well-known among local and foreign tourists, there are still some places that are relatively undiscovered and have yet to attract big crowds of tourists every year. The hidden waterfalls of San Fernando are just some of these undiscovered places where you can commune with nature while taking a dip in their cool, soothing waters.

Which of these hidden waterfalls in San Fernando have you already visited? Tell us about it on the comments section below.