Alegria Falls (Kanlaob and Cancalanog)
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Cebu's ice-cold, turquoise alternative to the Kawasan crowds! Alegria has two falls that make a perfect day together. Kanlaob Falls sits right off a paved road, so you can jump into its blue-green pool with no trek at all. Cancalanog Falls is a short, steep walk down into a mossy gorge, with deep pools for cliff jumping and a little bamboo bridge over the water. Each one costs just ₱50. Come at noon when the sun warms the water, and bring a towel because it is freezing at first!
Go before 11 AM today. Rain likely after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- Half dayTime to spend
- Dry season, December to May; swim from noon to early afternoon when the sun is strongest. Skip it right after heavy rain.Best time to go
- About ₱50 per personValue · Great value
- From the Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Alegria (about 4 hours; about 3 by car).Getting there
What to do here
- Swim in the turquoise pool at Kanlaob
- Walk down to Cancalanog and cross the bamboo bridge
- Cliff jump into the deep pools
- Picnic by the water
Know before you go
The trail down to Cancalanog is steep and locals say accidents have happened; take it slowly in shoes with grip.
The water is very cold and deep in places; wear a life vest if you are not a strong swimmer.
Stay out of the river during or after heavy rain, when it rises fast.
The road near the Cancalanog entrance is narrow; ride slowly, especially on a motorbike.
Park near the entrance and walk the last stretch; motorcycle parking at Cancalanog was ₱20 in July 2026.
₱50 entrance per person at Kanlaob and ₱50 at Cancalanog (SunStar, June and July 2026); motorcycle parking ₱20 at Cancalanog. Picnic tables at Cancalanog are free.
Cancalanog Falls is a short, steep walk down into a mossy gorge, with deep pools for cliff jumping and a little bamboo bridge over the water.
Come at noon when the sun warms the water, and bring a towel because it is freezing at first!
Where it is
Valencia, Alegria, Cebu (Kanlaob Falls and Cancalanog Falls)
By commuteFrom the Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Alegria (about 4 hours; about 3 by car). Cancalanog is up the mountain road from Sangi, about 20 minutes inland and signed on the left. Kanlaob is on a paved road in the same canyon area; a habal-habal from the highway can take you to both.
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FAQ
How much is the entrance?
₱50 per person at each falls, according to SunStar guides from June and July 2026.
Is there a long hike?
No. Kanlaob is right by a paved road, and Cancalanog is about a 10-minute walk down a steep, rough trail.
Can I cliff jump?
Yes, at Cancalanog. Visitors say the pools are deep enough, but check the depth first and jump only where locals do.