Pyalitan Falls

Maragusan, one of the most progressive towns of compostela Valley, has them all and even more! This summer capital of Davao region is home to 30 majestic waterfalls and 300 cold springs and two hot springs. It MAY not be as popular as summer capital of country but the town is surely a gem in this part of the world. Its lofty mountains and valleys, abundant natural resources, magnificent waterfalls , hot and cold springs, and generous whiffs of cool, clean air -- these are some of those that Baguio cannot offer but Maragusan can offer. Its lake is situated about 7,800 feet above sea level. Its total land area of 39,427 hectares is typhoon-free as it is surrounded by mountain ranges , home to the world's largest individual flower. Not to forget is its banana, which an atypical kind of sweetness! 

    But that's going ahead of the story. I visited one of the popular falls in Maragusan the Pyalitan Falls. Challenging as it seems to reach Pyalitan Falls in Compostela Valley, but it made me bow down before its towering cascade as soon as I saw it. The first challenge to reach Pyalitan Falls was when I arrive at the first cascade. Moreover, you will have to climb going up a small rock wall to scale it with the raging water on your side. Upon arrival at the second cascade, a large makeshift ladder made of local wood will lead you into an opening between boulders barely large for an adult person to fit. Then Pyalitan's main tier comes into view after a short walk along the river: a gash of white in between so much green foliage of ferns and creeping vines from both sides. The rush a chilled mountain water crashes down into a deep cath basin at an impressive height of 46 meters.

      The climb takes a toll on yourlimbs, leaving you with calves and stretched upper arms. But as I am saying, it is all worth it once you got up there.