Alegria has at least four known waterfalls. Cambais Falls has been visited more often because of its abundant waters and picturesque view not to mention its icy fresh water that springs endlessly.
Getting there...
Getting there...
From Cebu City South Bus Terminal, you can take a bus ride bound for Bato-Oslob and disembark at the town of Alegria where you can find their historic park or you can stop at Sangi Road where you can take a motorcycle ride. Either ways, motorcycles are anywhere in town. It seems to be one of the top jobs of the locals in Alegria.
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| the town's tourism tagline |
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| one of Alegria's prominent structures |
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| A bit of history. They call it the "Baluarte" |
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| The conspicuous signage |
Since there are no tour guides in the area, you can hire the driver as the guide as well. They are pretty familiar of the track. The way is quite easy because you don't have to go through canyons or rappel steep boulders so all you need is just someone to show you the way. #HUGOT . HAHA!
*When we were in town, a driver asked to bring us to both Cambais and
Kangcalanog Falls (back & forth) and he also presented himself as
our guide during the waterfall trek and all for P 1,200. We were 3
so... that means, we have to pay P400 each. We went around and inquired
from other drivers and even vendors whom I believed were locals. The
usual cost for a one-way ride to either Cambais or Kangcalanog is P50.
The driver who first offered us P1,200, after minutes of haggling, agreed with P750 or P250/person. Not bad.
If you're driving, all you need to take note of are the road signs. Follow the road where you see the signpost for Canyoneering and Kangcalanog Waterfalls. Go straight ahead until you reach an intersection where you can see a conspicuous welcome sign that says, "Welcome to Brgy Guadalupe. This road will take you to Cambais.. The other road that has the post, "You are leaving Brgy Guadalupe" will take you to Kangcalanog. Both routes do not have much twists and turns. Just follow the paved road and to look out for the signage.
Cambais is quite easy to locate because of its noticeable signpost.
Cambais is quite easy to locate because of its noticeable signpost.
Cambais Falls is approximately 10k away from the main road. Upon reaching the entry points, you will be asked to register and pay a minimal entrance fee of P30.
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| Registration Area, a few meters away from the road |
From the road, you need to walk 1.03 kilometers with easy track and breathtaking mountain and forest views before you get to bathe in the cool waters of Cambais.
There is one cottage for overnight stay situated a few meters away from the waterfall. Toilets might be available in the cottage but you can't find one near the pool. There are no food stalls or stores within the area so you have to get your food ready should you wish to stay a little longer.
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| Looks like a movie scene. Awesome! |
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| As you trek, you'd pass by people washing their clothes or taking a bath in the lower levels of the waterfalls. People are lucky here; they got an abundant water supply! |
There is one cottage for overnight stay situated a few meters away from the waterfall. Toilets might be available in the cottage but you can't find one near the pool. There are no food stalls or stores within the area so you have to get your food ready should you wish to stay a little longer.
During summer, the water in the pools seems to subside due to drought but this does not affect the clear and cool water of Cambais. Truly a beauty to behold.
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| We were freezing but we eventually got used to it. Felt it was actually therapeutic. |
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| Trying to get to the diving spot. LOL. |
Till our next laag!
XOXO,
Travelsome Chic
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