Tuasan Falls, in barangay Mainit in Catarman, is the wilder sibling of Katibawasan: not as tall, but broader and more powerful, roaring into a boulder-strewn pool in a deep green gorge. The spray and the noise make it feel far more remote than it is.
A short walk from the road brings you to the pool. The surrounding area has been developed with steps and viewing points, and it is an easy addition to any west-coast day around the Sunken Cemetery.
What to see and do: Tuasan Falls
Feel the power of the falls
Stand on the rocks by the pool for the full force of the spray. When the flow is moderate, swimming at the edges is possible.
Pair with the cold spring
Continue to Santo Niño Cold Spring for a calmer swim in clear water.
Take your time on the road
The drive up from the coast passes through small farming villages and forest — one of the prettiest inland stretches on the island.
How to get to Tuasan Falls
- Turn inland from the circumferential road in Catarman; the falls are a short drive up from the coast.
- Most full-day land tours include Tuasan; GetYourGuide even lists one tour under “Tuasan Falls”.
- An entrance fee is collected locally.
Insider tips
- Do not swim close to the falling water — the current under it is strong.
- After heavy rain, admire it from a distance.
- Bring insect repellent for the walk.
Tours that include Tuasan Falls
These GetYourGuide experiences are the easiest way to see Tuasan Falls without arranging your own transport:
Guided full-day tour from €110 Camiguin: Full-Day Adventure Across the Island Born of Fire
A guided full day around the island’s ring road: waterfalls, springs for a cooling (or warming) swim and the historic sites left by the 19th-century eruption, with time to enjoy the forested interior on the way. Listed under Tuasan Falls on GetYourGuide.
- Scenic landmarks around the loop road
- Swims in cold and hot springs
- Historic sites from the 1871 eruption
Private land tour from €102 Camiguin: Land Tour with Tongatok Viewpoint
A private day around the island by road, taking in its best-known natural and historical sights — the Sunken Cemetery, the church ruins of Gui-ob and more — with a stop at the Tongatok viewpoint. The lowest-priced Camiguin day tour on GetYourGuide when we checked.
- The Sunken Cemetery cross
- The old Spanish-era church ruins
- Tongatok viewpoint over the coast
Private full-day tour from €231 Camiguin: Full-Day Island Tour & Optional Island Hopping
The most complete single day on GetYourGuide: a private ten-hour tour that can combine the land sights — falls, springs, the Sunken Cemetery and a turtle sanctuary — with island-hopping to White Island and Mantigue. Also the most expensive, so it suits small groups who want everything in one go.
- White Island and Mantigue Island
- A turtle sanctuary, falls and springs
- The Sunken Cemetery
