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Natural Wonders & Scenic Views

This collection spans the Philippine archipelago, featuring geological highlights from the northern coast of Luzon to the easternmost point of Mindanao. It includes the coastal engineering of the Patapat Viaduct, the renewable energy turbines of the Bangui Windmills, and volcanic peaks like Mount Kanlaon and Mount Talinis. The list also features diverse water systems, ranging from the terraced cascades of Merloquet Falls to the natural sea-carved arch of Bantay Abot Cave.

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Merloquet Falls

Two-tiered waterfall in Zamboanga City featuring a wide, curtain-like drop over a terraced rock face into a shallow pool.

Dau Falls

The tallest waterfall in Samboan, Cebu, characterized by a high vertical drop accessible via a trek through riverbeds and limestone formations.

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Patapat Viaduct

The Patapat Viaduct, also known as Patapat Bridge, is a viaduct at the municipality of Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, a coastal resort town on the…

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Kaibigan Falls

An 80-foot waterfall in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, reached by a 30-minute forest trail. The falls drop into a cool natural swimming basin.

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Mount Kanlaon

Kanlaon, also known as Mount Kanlaon and Kanlaon Volcano, is an active andesitic stratovolcano and the highest mountain on the island of…

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Mount Cuernos de Negros (Talinis)

A complex volcano and the second-highest peak in Negros Oriental, featuring twin craters and several high-altitude lakes including Lake Balinsasayao.

Nagkalit-Kalit Waterfalls

Located in El Nido, Palawan, these two separate falls feature natural pools surrounded by jungle, reachable by a 20-minute hike through river crossings.

Lagaan Falls

A multi-level waterfall in Lazi, Siquijor, featuring natural swimming holes, a small cave behind the curtain of water, and a rope swing.

Bantay Abot Cave

A natural rock formation in Pagudpud shaped like a hollowed-out hill, created by the erosive action of the sea on the shoreline.

Tinago Falls

Located in Biliran, this waterfall features a deep natural pool surrounded by volcanic rock formations and dense tropical vegetation.

Canique waterfall (approximate location)

Natural waterfall located in the jungle terrain near El Nido, Palawan.

Kawasan Falls and Cave

A secluded waterfall and cave system located in Lazi, Siquijor, offering freshwater swimming in a forested setting.

Best sunset viewpoint

Elevated vantage point on Siquijor Island offering unobstructed views of the Mindanao Sea and surrounding coastline.

Cambais falls

A multi-level waterfall in Alegria, Cebu, featuring turquoise basins and limestone cliffs used for canyoneering and swimming.

Pusan Point

The easternmost point of the Philippine archipelago in Caraga, Davao Oriental, where the first sunrise in the country is traditionally observed.

Montpeller Waterfall

A tall, narrow cascade in Alegria, Cebu, known for its height and the clear, deep swimming pool at its base.

Bangui Windmills

A wind farm in Ilocos Norte featuring 20 massive turbines arranged in a single row along a nine-kilometer stretch of shoreline.

Tukuran falls

Located in Puerto Galera, these falls feature clear water flowing over wide rock steps into natural swimming basins surrounded by lush jungle.

Gotchi Falls

Waterfall in Busuanga, Palawan, accessible via a forest trail, featuring a rocky pool used for swimming.