BALER ADVENTURE: TREK DITUMABO MOTHER FALLS

One of the iconic highlights of visiting Baler, Auroa is an uphill trek to Ditumabo Falls, or known as the Mother Falls. Some say that you’re visit in Baler will not be complete without trekking up to this Falls. So, stick around to find out more juicy bits of the course.

Kuya Andy (our tricycle driver/tour guide) made sure that the falls is the last stop of our tour.

The hike had an approximate 30-45-minute trek, so better do some stretching and warm-up because it was not easy. Do wear appropriate trekking shoes because the trails were rough, rocky and slippery, and it also involved river crossing.

An entrance fee of PHP 30 per person is required. Here’s the trail to the Falls.

It may seem an easy path, but it's very steep.

Which path would you chose, if both will lead you to the same destination?

Cross this stony way and below the green tank.

Be careful and watch your head.

Aahh! A smoother path, and yet still far from the falls.

Cross the bridge...

Then cross the river...

And another bridge, almost there!

If you think the stony part is finished, you're wrong!

That's Kuya Andy, our driver. He led the way and insisted on carrying my backpack.

A few more steps and we will definitely get there.

At last!! We've reached the falls!

Seeing the MOTHER FALLS after the exhausting hike was very rewarding. It was UNBELIEVABLE, MESMERIZING, SO POWERFUL, and SO GRAND. It towers around 140 feet, with cold water free flowing into a wide rocky basin that forms a natural swimming pool.

Look at that happy kid, enjoying herself in the cold water after a hot long trek.

Kuya Andy told us that Falls also serve as a hydraulic power in producing electricity for the entire town. That’s how POWERFUL it is, making me admire it even more.

TWO THUMBS UP ALRIGHT!!!

I hope you will add this journey to your upcoming Baler trip. You will love it. Do also check out my other Baler Adventures!

Enjoy!