Mantayupan Falls
About
Big-waterfall drama without a long trek! Mantayupan Falls in Barili, known locally as Ambakan, is often called the tallest waterfall in Cebu, and it plunges into a cool blue-green pool wrapped in jungle. A short walk and a hanging bridge from the entrance take you right to it. Come in the rainy months for the strongest flow, then pair it with Aloguinsan's Bojo River or keep driving south to Moalboal.
Go before 1 PM today. Rain likely after.
- 1.5–3 hrsTime to spend
- Rainy months give the strongest flow; late dry season, like April, can be thinner, as Reddit travellers note.Best time to go
- About ₱40 per personValue · Great value
- From Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a Ceres bus bound for Bato via Barili (about 2 hours), get off at Barili Poblacion, then take a tricycle or habal-habal to the falls.Getting there
What to do here
- Cross the hanging bridge to the main falls
- Swim in the plunge pool with a life vest
- Eat in Barili Poblacion before or after
- Pair it with Bojo River in Aloguinsan
Know before you go
The plunge pool is deep; wear a life vest if you swim.
Rocks near the falls are slippery.
Parking near the entrance; short walk to the falls.
About ₱40 entrance plus ₱20 parking (Journey Era guide, updated January 2025). A habal-habal from Barili Poblacion was about ₱200–₱250 per person in February 2026 (r/Cebu).
Where it is
Barangay Campangga, Barili, Cebu
By commuteFrom Cebu South Bus Terminal, ride a Ceres bus bound for Bato via Barili (about 2 hours), get off at Barili Poblacion, then take a tricycle or habal-habal to the falls.
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FAQ
Are there places to eat nearby?
A local on r/Cebu says there are no cafes or carinderias near the falls, so eat in Barili Poblacion or bring food.
How long is the trip from Cebu City?
About 2 hours by bus from the South Bus Terminal, depending on traffic.
What else is nearby?
Locals suggest Bojo River and Hermit's Cove in Aloguinsan, or waterfalls further south.
Facts from journeyera.com · reddit.com · reddit.com · newsinfo.inquirer.net
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