Hagimit Falls
About
Samal's freshwater side, and it's back! Hagimit Falls is not one big drop but a whole forest stream of small cascades spilling into blue-green rock pools, shaded by thick trees. It reopened in 2026 after years of rehabilitation, with new paths and swimming areas. Different entrances lead to different parts of the stream, so show your dream photo to the drivers and pick your gate first!
Dry until sunset (5:20 PM). Good time to go!
Opening hoursSee the week
- Monday8 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday8 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday8 AM–5 PM
- Thursday8 AM–5 PM
- Friday8 AM–5 PM
- Saturday8 AM–5 PM
- Sunday8 AM–5 PM
Posted hours at Casa Tanawan; last entry around 4:30 PM
From rjdexplorer.com, checked Oct 2026
- Half dayTime to spend
- Morning on a dry day; the site is open 8 AM to 5 PM (last entry around 4:30 PM).Best time to go
- About ₱150 per personValue · Great value
- Ferry, then a tricycleNo car needed
What to do here
- Swim in the blue-green rock pools
- Hop between the cascades at Casa Tanawan
- Walk down the steel staircase to the lower cascades
- Rent a cottage for a long, lazy lunch
Know before you go
Swim only in the marked swimming areas and follow the staff's instructions.
The limestone rocks are very slippery; wear aqua shoes.
Check if the falls are open after heavy rain before going.
Ask whether the sections connect before paying for a second entrance.
Parking at the entrances.
₱150 per adult at the Casa Tanawan entrance in October 2026; another section had a ₱50 gate fee, and a resort-run entrance farther downstream costs more. Cottages are extra.
Where it is
Peñaplata District, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte
No car neededTake the ferry or barge from Sasa Wharf in Davao City to Babak, then a habal-habal (motorcycle taxi) or tricycle to Peñaplata. Several entrances serve different sections of the falls; Casa Tanawan is about a 10-minute walk from the highway marker.
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FAQ
Is Hagimit Falls open?
Yes. It reopened in 2026 after rehabilitation; a visitor in October 2026 found it open 8 AM to 5 PM daily.
Which entrance should I use?
Each gate leads to a different section of the falls. Show a photo of the spot you want to the drivers or staff before you pay.
Is there a hike?
No long hike, but one entrance has a long steel staircase down to the cascades.