Kawasan Falls Waterfall

Series of turquoise waterfalls popular for canyoning

Badian's Kawasan Falls offers stepped limestone cascades and clear pools; tourists visit for canyoneering, swimming and short jungle hikes from nearby Cebu towns.

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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.

How to Get to Kawasan 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.

Tips for Visiting Kawasan 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.

Best Time to Visit Kawasan Falls#

Best visited in the dry season for safer trails and clearer water; wet season offers more dramatic cascades but riskier access.

Dry season
November-April · 25-32°C
Cooler river levels make swimming safer; trails are less slippery.
Wet season
May-October · 24-30°C
Water volume is higher and the falls are more dramatic, but trails become muddier and some paths can close.

Weather & Climate near Kawasan Falls#

Climate

Kawasan Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1736 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
MarchFebruaryApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

130 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight