#hagimit falls

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Discover Hagimit Falls' beauty amidst lush forests on Samal Island, Philippines.

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There is something crummy about the way the sunlit boy hit the cold water, losing his shadow into the water, collapsing underneath its surface. 

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My friends and I had a little break for this week. A one day trip just to satisfy our longings. (You see, when we were students we love to take a trip especially at the beach, the waterfalls or go island hoping or travel to other cities just to relax a bit but with a tight budget. Up until now that we are blessed to have a little bit of money, compared before, we tend to have that "a must affordable adventure").

Anyway yesterday, after about 2-3 years, we went back to Hagimit Falls, Samal Island, Davao del Sur. It was my third time to be back and I must say there have been a lot of changes regarding their beautification.

I can't upload all the photos so I'll just type all the instructions needed on how to get there the "locals' way" (without spending that much).

Hagimit Falls is located at Peñaplata, Samal Island which is about 45mins-1hour travel time from Davao City.

NO NEED TO WORRY, this travel estimation covers:

a.) Depending where you are in Davao City or how far are you from the Sasa Wharf(Km.11). There are 2 ways to get to the wharf, you either ride a bus at the Magsaysay Park and your sure to have a good seat(if it's not peak hours or holiday) or ride a jeep going to Sasa Wharf (Km.11) and wait for the bus but the possibility of standing inside the bus is 80-90%.

b.) When in the barge, you can either stay inside the bus or walk around the barge and find a spot to take a picture of the sea, the island, etc. But mind you the travel span is only about 5-7mins. So be sure to hurry with those photos.

c.) Upon reaching Samal Island, your good to go. Until the bus reaches Peñaplata Central Warehouse/Bus Terminal.

d.) From there you will ride a "habal-habal"(motorcycle transportation usually good for 2 persons) or a "Tricycle"(it's actually a 4-wheeled vehicle good for 6 persons, describing this makes me realize why do we even call it TRIcylce..??lol). Just tell the driver your heading to Hagimit and they'll take you there. Voila! (^_^)

Total Costs:

1.) Jeepney going to Magsaysay Park or Sasa Wharf (Km.11) depends where your staying in Davao City. Minimum fare would be -> Php8

2.a.) Bus fare: Magsaysay Park up to Peñaplata Central Warehouse/ Bus Terminal ->Php40

2.b.) Bus fare: Sasa Wharf (Km.11) up to Peñaplata Central Warehouse/Bus Terminal ->Php30

3.) Habal-habal fare going to Hagimit: Php20-25. Unfortunately, I really don't know how much a Tricycle cost because we usually ride a habal-habal, sorry!)

4.) Entrance fee in Hagimit Falls ->Php40

5.) Table and chair with umbrella (the cheapest), as shown in the photos ->Php150 (So Php150 divided by how many you are in a group.  Again, we haven't tried renting a cottage or a room so we really don't know how much it costs ('-_-)y

Overall, our expenses was Php300-380 per person and there were 4 of us. We bought ready to eat viands and rice then soft drinks and water. It's cheaper when you bring homemade cooking each and share it but we were lazy that time. We are so happy our expenses was much less than our expected Php500 budget. (^_^)

F.Y.I:

-The good thing about Hagimit is that they don't have any corkage for food and drinks!^^

-Although, Hagimit Falls is a lot smaller compared to other waterfalls like Tinuy-an Waterfalls in Surigao, still an hour travel away from the city to detoxify yourselves is really a good deal!

Enjoy everyone! (^_^)v

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Hagimit Falls, Island Garden City of Samal

Honestly, I was expecting to see tall falls, but Hagimit Falls turned out to be that kind where the water cascades from the source to the basin through several levels of rocks like a stream. It was a pleasant surprise though that the water is aqua blue! And the water is so cool, it's refreshing to take a dip on a hot summer's day. Be sure to visit the falls when you're in Samal Island.

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Hagimit Falls, Samal Island, Davao del Sur, Philippines

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Hagimit Falls, Davao, Philippines

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Hagimit Falls, Samal Island in Davao

Before we left Samal Island from the resort that we stayed in “Chemas by the Sea” we took time out to drop by Hagimit Falls, a place i come across online when i was still researching for places to go at Samal Island.

It was the day of the Manny Pacquiao fight with Ricky Hatton, it was hard for me to miss the fight on TV, but i can always watch the replay of that punch that eventually flattens the hitman. But since we’re at Samal I cannot miss ditching the chance to visit Hagimit Falls, not even for a Pac-man fight.

So after a 30 minute “Habal-Habal”  ride from Chemas we arrived at the place (where you’ll start a 5 minute trek), eager for news at who won the fight I checked my phone for SMS updates, no signal available for Globe, It didn’t matter because I can already hear the water flowing in the nearby river.

There are many people by the falls, which consists of numerous medium sized falls, some about 6 feet high to 3 feet high forming different variations of fresh water pool.

We chose a place with few people, many are there for a day’s swim, having a picnic, playing guitars while some are taking pictures like what i intend to do, plus swim and hope it’s not that deep alright.

The water was a bit colder than usual, but once you’ve dipped your whole body the temperature becomes bearable.

I’ve been to a number of waterfalls in the past, especially during my UST Mountaineering days, this one at Hagimit belongs to the best that i’ve been to. The water aint deep, the current not that strong, it’s easy to go around as the rocks are not that slippery. I saw some families with little kids in tow, some are even brave enough to dive into the water. Something I will probably never do, since I had this fear of hitting my head on some rock underwater. Anyway that’s another fear to conquer someday.

Anyway we stayed there for an hour, enough to enjoy the place before we make a run back to Davao City.

After a brief rest, we headed back to the bus terminal at Penaplata for a bus that will take us back to Davao City (bus-barge-bus). And of course it was at this time that my friend texted me about Pacquiao’s victory. Thus the semi-smile on my face.

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Hagimit Falls in Samal Island, Philippines (by ka_kiko2).