Take adventure to new heights in the majestic mountainous district of Valencia town in Negros Oriental. Stunning scenery and rushing waters make this area a natural paradise. With lots of spectacular deep river valleys, Valencia is endlessly exciting to explore.
Having a 65% of mountainous area, this town in Negros Oriental is a perfect spot for adventure seekers including me. EnrouteNegros is bringing you closer to nature and discovering you the less unknown attractions, you may have heard some of this waterfalls but there are still a lot more to see in this town.
1.Casaroro/Kalamason falls
No doubt the most popular waterfalls in the province of Negros Oriental. The locals popularly call it Kalamason falls, but eventually labeled it now as Casaroro. The single column of sparkling water plunges almost a hundred feet directly into the swimming basin making it a great spot to bathe in its cold water.
2.Pulangbato/Mag-abo twin falls
Another distinctive waterfall in the province of Negros Oriental and Valencia town-Pulangbato falls or Malabo falls derived from the word itself, “Pula” means red and “Bato” as for rock, the rocks underneath the stream appeared to be red in color due to its sulfuric water contents.
3.Caidiocan falls
Waterfalls in Brgy.Caidiocan are the most accessible in the whole town. It may not be as tall and stunning compared to the others but its water flows softly just waiting to be noticed.
4.Manlangko falls
Manlangko falls is actually a series of waterfalls consisting of at least six levels. The hidden waterfalls were tucked in the wilderness of Sitio Salantikon. Completely untouched and undisturbed, getting there requires a careful movement.
5.Balantian falls
I found Balantian river and its series of waterfalls when I visited the Balantian swamp. While walking around the swamp, the gushing river was loud enough as if calling for visitors. Following a difficult trail and climbing up huge boulders, the topmost waterfall was a total surprise.
6.Okoy river/Malaunay falls
The massive waters of Okoy river is actually a summary of some unknown streams in Malaunay area, Caidiocan, Brgy Dungga and Brgy. Malabo. Following a very secluded trail leads me to this impressive waterfalls.
7.Apolong river and falls
While completing an Ultramarathon event in Valencia town, we passed by to this particular river somewhere in Apolong. The next Sunday I had a quick visit to its stream up to its water source. The long walk along boulders rewarded me with connecting waters and unexploited nature.
8.Original Casaroro falls
The Original Casaroro falls is located just beneath the new Casaroro falls. Unlike the new Casaroro, getting there is a challenge, there were no signs to the waterfalls, trail isn’t paved compared to the other, following its water adds another exciting adventure. Like the new Casaroro falls, the water also drops in great height. This waterfalls comes with a mini cave adding a unique feature to its environment.
9.Dungga river and falls
The foothills of Brgy Dungga reveals relatively unknown number of waterfalls and countless river pools. The thick forests is the home of secluded waterscapes I’ve never seen before in the web.
10.Nagabi Twin falls
A mount Talinis tour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the twin waterfalls of Nagabi. Situated just a few distance from the Guard House, its coolest waters were our last destination on our way home. Seeing it in actual filled me with awe and wonder.
11.Pulangtubig/Tabunan falls
Another less unknown waterfall in Valencia is Pulangtubig falls. Worth the hike when someone sees its beauty. That view is just unfading.
The process of discovery never stops. My list never ends here as there are still a lot to check.
