Ever since I was a little boy, I loved watching nature's magnificence. When I went to Elementary, My favorite subject was History or HEKASI because it tackles topics about the wonders of nature and landscapes. When I look at waterfalls, I was facinated by Maria Cristina Falls. No other water falls in the Philippines comes close to it's majestic twin waterfalls. I went to Iligan frequently when I was small. We used to swim at the famous Timoga Resorts but we often fail to go to this waterfall. It was a bit sad kai kabalo ko nga talagsa ra jud ko maka anhi sa Iligan and I know that chances of seeing the falls will be very little due to hectic work schedules and family matters. I know dili na jud ko maka anhi not until two days ago. That story turned upside down when my office decides to attend a wedding in Iligan City. They also made the travel official. So naningkamot ko nga mka join since it was a chance of a lifetime and a fulfillment of a childhood dream. We traveled at 8am and visited some tourism boosted place before we reached the spot at 12:30PM. When I was at the spot, I noticed something different.


As you can see at the pic below. It is different from above. Na dismaya ko kai it was not what i had in my mind man gud.. haha but it's still Maria Cristina Falls.


Mao ni ang details according to their LGU.

MARIA CRISTINA FALLS – Iligan’s greatest heritage, the landmark of Iligan City. 
  The most resplendent among the 20 plus waterfalls. Also known as the “Mother of 
  Industry” and “Fountainhead of Progress.” It is 320 feet high, spews 130 cubic 
  meters per second of water and the veritable source of industrial power in the city.
 
· Location:Located at the borders of Barangay Maria Cristina, Ditucalan and Buru-un  
   9.3 kilometers away from the city proper. Since its water is being harnessed for 
   electric power, full grandeur viewing of the waterfalls is every Saturdays 
   and Sundays at 11:00 in the morning. 

· Getting there (Directions) From the City Proper, take a jeep (Iligan-Buruun) and 
   ask the driver to drop you at the crossing going to Maria Cristina Falls.. From the 
   crossing of the national highway and road leading to Maria Cristina Falls is the NPC 
   gate which is some 150 meters from the highway. You shall be asked to register at 
   the gate, fill-up some forms and leave and ID. In exchange you shall be given an ID 
   Pass which you will be asked to wear at all times while inside the complex. From 
   the gate to Agus VI Hydro-electric power plant where you shall be viewing the falls,
   is an 800-meter walk.
 
 
· Estimated Traveling Cost
   If by jeep : From the city proper, take a Buru-un route jeepney. Minimum fare is 
                     P12.0
   if by cab: From the city proper, minimum fare is P60-80.
 
· Admission: Free
 
· Contacts: Call the City Tourism Office to provide you a tour guide.
                   Tel No: (063)221-3426

More Photos:

This pic was taken at the third floor NAPOCOR office.

This is me at the site sa ground area duol sa entrance.

Zoomed out pic of the falls below:

Drinking safe running water!!

One of the water outputs from the turbines at the side... I think...

The restaurant below!

The second floor!

It was a memorable experience. Tungod sa pagka awe sa travel, nawala na nuon nako ako wallet. Pagkamalas. Mayna lang lingaw ang waterfalls. Hahaha. Hanggang sa muli! Paalam! Until the next episode of traveling with rickyshow in the Philippines.