Aliwagwag Falls
About
Not one waterfall but a whole staircase of them! Aliwagwag tumbles down level after level of pale rock through thick rainforest, with calm green pools tucked between the roaring cascades. From above it looks like a long white ribbon cutting through the jungle. Best part? You can see the falls from the road and bridge, no big hike needed. Give it time, it goes on and on!
Go before 5 PM today. Rain likely after.
- Half dayTime to spend
- A dry morning; the current gets much stronger after long rains.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- Aliwagwag is in Barangay Aliwagwag, Cateel, in northern Davao Oriental, a long drive north from Mati through Baganga.Getting there
What to do here
- See the cascades from the bridge
- Walk close to the lower pools and rock shelves
- Combine it with San Victor Island and Lake Carolina in Baganga
Know before you go
Davao Oriental had strong earthquakes in October 2025; check local advisories and follow eco park rules.
The rocks are slippery and the channels between cascades are strong; never swim there.
Skip the falls after prolonged rain.
Parking at the Aliwagwag Falls Eco Park.
Ask about the eco park entrance fee on arrival; no confirmed 2026 rate was published.
Where it is
Barangay Aliwagwag, Cateel, Davao Oriental
By commuteAliwagwag is in Barangay Aliwagwag, Cateel, in northern Davao Oriental, a long drive north from Mati through Baganga. Most visitors come by hired van or on a Baganga and Cateel tour; parts of the cascades are visible right beside the road.
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FAQ
Is Aliwagwag Falls open after the 2025 earthquake?
A travel blogger visited the eco park in 2026 and found it accessible; check with Cateel tourism before a long drive.
Do you need to hike to see Aliwagwag?
No. Parts of the cascades are visible from the road and the bridge.
Can you swim at Aliwagwag Falls?
Only in calm pools and only where staff allow it; the channels between the cascades are strong.