Bolinao Falls 1, 2 and 3
About
Three falls, one day, one easy road trip! Bolinao Falls is a cluster of three waterfalls a few minutes apart in Samang Norte, inland from the beaches. Falls 1 is the star: about 20 feet tall, deep green-blue water, and a high wooden platform you can jump from. Falls 2 is a 3-minute drive away. It's smaller, but the pool is wide with shallow parts for kids, and you park right by the river. Falls 3 has a turquoise basin that looks like a resort pool, plus shallow pools on top and picnic huts. Life vests are required everywhere (₱50 rental, or bring your own), and Falls 1 and 3 have steep stairs. Go on a weekday morning, and pair it with Patar Beach for sunset.
Dry until sunset (5:37 PM). Good time to go!
- Half day to full day for all three fallsTime to spend
- Weekday mornings for the fewest people. The dry season (around November to May) gives the clearest water. During heavy rain or typhoon advisories, the LGU or DOT can close sites temporarily (as in July 2025).Best time to go
- About ₱70 per personValue · Great value
- Bus, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Jump off the wooden platform at Falls 1
- Float in the wide, shallow-edged pool at Falls 2
- Rent a picnic hut by the turquoise basin at Falls 3
- Shoot the shallow pools above Falls 3
- Finish at Patar Beach for sunset
Know before you go
Wear the life vest the whole time, even if you swim well. It is mandatory, and Falls 1 is deep below the jump platform.
The stairs at Falls 1 and 3 are steep and slippery when wet, so wear sandals with grip.
Skip the trip during heavy rain or typhoon advisories, when the river swells and sites can close.
Parking at each falls: ₱30 for cars, ₱20 for motorcycles (2025). Falls 2's lot is right by the river.
Entrance ₱30–₱50 per person per falls: ₱50 in a March 2025 guide (Wondercrizel, updated July 2026) and ₱30 on the signboards shown in an April 2025 creator video (@theseriescape). Bolinao environmental fee ₱40, good for 3 days and also valid at the lighthouse and Patar Beach. Life vest rental ₱50 (mandatory). Cottages ₱300–₱500. Parking ₱50 per car, ₱10 per motorcycle (April 2025 video). Tricycle from town ₱150–₱200.
Falls 1 is the star: about 20 feet tall, deep green-blue water, and a high wooden platform you can jump from.
Life vests are required everywhere (₱50 rental, or bring your own), and Falls 1 and 3 have steep stairs.
Where it is
Barangay Samang Norte, Bolinao, Pangasinan
No car neededDirect buses from Cubao and Pasay to Bolinao (Five Star, Solid North and others). In Bolinao town, hire a tricycle to the falls (about ₱150-₱200), or join a local tricycle tour. Driving: NLEX, then TPLEX, exit at Ramos/Paniqui, about 5-6 hours from Manila. The last stretch in Barangay Samang is rough with weak or no signal, so download offline maps or hire a local guide along the road.
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FAQ
Which is the best of Bolinao Falls 1, 2 and 3?
Falls 1 for photos and the cliff jump, Falls 3 for chilling in picnic huts by the turquoise pool, and Falls 2 for kids thanks to its shallow parts!
Is a life vest required?
Yes, at all three falls. Rental is ₱50 per use, or bring your own to save.
How much is the entrance fee?
₱30–₱50 per falls depending on the falls, plus a one-time ₱40 Bolinao environmental fee that is good for 3 days (2025 rates).
Is it okay for seniors and PWDs?
Falls 2 is the easiest because you park right by the river. Falls 1 and 3 have steep stairs.