Kawasan Falls Waterfall

Kawasan Falls is a multi-tiered waterfall on the Kawasan River in the municipality of Badian on Cebu island, Central Visayas, Philippines. It is known for its clear turquoise pools and is a popular local tourism site.

The site centers on three main tiers with a broad, deep swimming pool at the lowest tier that is used for swimming and bamboo-raft rides. Many visitors combine a swim at the falls with guided canyoneering trips that move upstream through narrow gorges and smaller cascades.

Kawasan Falls is a natural fluvial feature carved by the Kawasan River; it has no recorded constructed origin and its use as a tourist destination grew in recent decades with the rise of adventure tourism on Cebu.

Situated in Badian in southwestern Cebu, the falls are set within a steep, forested river gorge and are accessed by road and short walks from nearby trailheads and parking areas.

• Location: Located in the municipality of Badian on Cebu island, it is a multi-tier waterfall on the Kawasan River known for its clear turquoise water and canyoneering routes.
• Best time: Best visited in the dry season when water clarity is higher; the site is a popular day-trip destination from other parts of Cebu province.

What to See#

• Main pool: The main cascade and large turquoise pool at the lowest tier which is the most visited swimming area and often reached by short trails from the park entrance.
• Upper tiers: Upper tiers and canyon section reached by guided canyoneering routes that pass through narrow gorges and small cascades upstream of the main falls.

Kawasan Falls is best reached from Cebu City by car or minivan on the southbound road to Badian; the trailhead is a short walk from a small parking area near the river. Public buses and jeepneys connect Cebu City to Badian town, and from there local tricycle drivers serve the falls.

• Arrive early in the day to avoid midday heat and to see the falls with clearer light.
• Hire a local boat (where available) to explore downstream sections-locals know the safest spots and swimming pools.
• Be prepared for basic facilities at rural falls: bring insect repellent and a dry bag for electronics.