Bega Falls
About
A four-tier waterfall hiding deep in the forest of Agusan del Sur! Bega Falls tumbles down the Bega River in Barangay Mabuhay, and each tier has its own look, with the grandest drop waiting at the bottom. Register at the entrance, ride a few more minutes to the jump-off and take the 396 paved steps down to the pools. Local legend says a flirty diwata lives here, which is how the falls got its name from the Visayan word biga, to flirt. Come early, swim where it's calm and save your legs for the climb back up!
Go before 12 PM today. Rain likely after.
Skip swimming and trails during thunderstorms.
- Half dayTime to spend
- Mornings on a dry day (the site is open 8 AM to 5 PM per a 2022 visitor guide); skip it after heavy rain.Best time to go
- variesEntrance and budget
- From Butuan, ride a bus bound for Davao, Mangagoy or Tandag and get off at Awa Crossing in Prosperidad, then hire a habal-habal (single motorcycle) to the registration area in Barangay Mabuhay; there is no regular public transport on the last stretch.Getting there
What to do here
- Walk the 396 steps down to the main falls
- Swim in the lower pools
- Rent a cottage by the grandest tier
- Snap all four tiers
Know before you go
The steps and riverside rocks are slippery; wear shoes with grip and take your time on the climb back.
Stay out of the river during or after heavy rain, when the water rises fast.
The habal-habal road is rough and remote; travel in daylight with a local driver.
Entrance and cottage fees are paid at the registration area in Barangay Mabuhay; ask for the current rates when you register.
Where it is
Barangay Mabuhay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur
By commuteFrom Butuan, ride a bus bound for Davao, Mangagoy or Tandag and get off at Awa Crossing in Prosperidad, then hire a habal-habal (single motorcycle) to the registration area in Barangay Mabuhay; there is no regular public transport on the last stretch.
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FAQ
How do I get there?
Take a bus to Awa Crossing in Prosperidad, then a habal-habal to the registration area in Barangay Mabuhay.
Is the walk hard?
There are 396 paved steps down to the falls, about 10 to 15 minutes going down and roughly double that coming back up.
Can I swim?
Yes, in the calmer pools in fair weather. Stay out of the water after heavy rain.