Merloquet Falls
Merloquet Falls
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Baguio, Philippines13 contributions
Nov 2023 • Business
Took a bus ride to Pagadian/Dipolog at the Zamboanga Integrated Bus Terminal. The travel time is approximately 2 hours from Zambo City to Barangay Vitali’s town proper where you will take a habal habal ride towards the falls. Bus fare is only ₱180/pax.
The ride is quite bumpy due to bad road conditions. So better prepare yourself. Put your stuff in a bag pack so you’ll be able to hold on tight on the motorbike. The travel time is at least 30 minutes and we paid ₱15/pax for the entrance and another ₱10/motorbike for the parking fee.
The habal habal drivers charged us ₱500/pax for the two-way trip (1 guest is allowed per motorbike). They will wait for you at the site while you explore the waterfalls and will bring you back to the highway where you can catch a ride back to Zamboanga City Integrated Bus Terminal. From the Integrated Bus terminal, you can catch a ride towards Zambo City town proper or KCC Mall via the IBT white bus (look for white buses with B2 sign outside the Integrated Bus Terminal. Don’t ever take tricycle ride as the drivers will charge you exorbitant fares.
Note:
**Better go the Vitali town proper early in the morning so you can have more time exploring the falls. Don’t forget to bring some food!
The ride is quite bumpy due to bad road conditions. So better prepare yourself. Put your stuff in a bag pack so you’ll be able to hold on tight on the motorbike. The travel time is at least 30 minutes and we paid ₱15/pax for the entrance and another ₱10/motorbike for the parking fee.
The habal habal drivers charged us ₱500/pax for the two-way trip (1 guest is allowed per motorbike). They will wait for you at the site while you explore the waterfalls and will bring you back to the highway where you can catch a ride back to Zamboanga City Integrated Bus Terminal. From the Integrated Bus terminal, you can catch a ride towards Zambo City town proper or KCC Mall via the IBT white bus (look for white buses with B2 sign outside the Integrated Bus Terminal. Don’t ever take tricycle ride as the drivers will charge you exorbitant fares.
Note:
**Better go the Vitali town proper early in the morning so you can have more time exploring the falls. Don’t forget to bring some food!
Written November 12, 2023
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ReginaldRV28
Bauan, Philippines3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Couples
It was almost a two hour drive from L Meridien suite where we stay, but it was quite relaxing and refreshing upon reaching the place. We climbed down more than 300 steps (stiff stairs) to see this majestic falls. Awesome as we again connect to Nature. The area is clean and only few people were there when we arrived. We enjoyed every bit of seconds that we stay at the falls.
Written December 26, 2021
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Norwin Detalla
Mindanao, Philippines192 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
I thought this beautiful place is just stone throw away, but its not. When you come here, you need to travel at least 78ms, from Zamboanga City to Vitali, and another 14kms, from Vitali goping in to Brgy Sibulao where Merloquet falls is located.
The road going in is mostly cemented, there are tolerable areas that are not. Road signs are not that good since we lost twice, first going to and second, going home.
I use an Avanza, 1.5G M/T, with three passengers inside and luggages, going there, and it's a hard work for the car since it is elevated. It would be best if you go there with a 4 wheel drive car. Parking lot is provided for 20pesos. Entrace fee is 5pesos/head, and cottage rent is 100pesos.
catch of this visit: there are 357 steps going down the falls. if you are not healthy enough it will be much of a struggle if you are going up. I suggest they put an elevator or escalator or a cable car.
The road going in is mostly cemented, there are tolerable areas that are not. Road signs are not that good since we lost twice, first going to and second, going home.
I use an Avanza, 1.5G M/T, with three passengers inside and luggages, going there, and it's a hard work for the car since it is elevated. It would be best if you go there with a 4 wheel drive car. Parking lot is provided for 20pesos. Entrace fee is 5pesos/head, and cottage rent is 100pesos.
catch of this visit: there are 357 steps going down the falls. if you are not healthy enough it will be much of a struggle if you are going up. I suggest they put an elevator or escalator or a cable car.
Written November 3, 2014
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jeng95
Zamboanga City, Philippines8 contributions
Jan 2017
My entire family planned to visit this amzing falls in zmaboanga.. we are locals and we are a brood of 20 so rented 2 vans who are owned by manong adam.. he gave us a good price and offered to stay with us the entire time with his other driver... contact number of manong: 09178799967
The drive from city to vitali area took us almost 2 hours then we took a left turn before entering vitali area proper where the street is narrower but well cemented.. this took us another 30minutes before we reached the place where merloquet falls is within walking distance..
Upon arrival, there is an alloted parking space for visitors where 20 pesos is charged for each van.. we also paid 5 pesos for each person.. we paid at the small sari sari store where we registered our vehicles.. located at the back is a small but clean toilet area you can use for 5 pesos..
Each of us got our own things to carry.. even the two drivers helped.. although we only brought disposable plates and cups, they were still a lot since we also brought food for lunch, chicken, fish, pancit, tons of rice, water...
We walked a few meters downhill towards the cemented and well paved steps.. although we were ready for the hike, descending down 370 steps really shook our knees.. i suggest you take it slow and take ur time because you will still get there for sure :) it was not an easy decent but our knees steadied fast on the last step since you get the immediate glimpse of the falls.. a few steps further will lead u to the cottages where we placed our food and things..
We didnt get to rest because esch of us took in the beauty of merloquet falls.. aghast but relaxed and thankful for this beauty right before our eyes.. the pictures showed us wider shot of the falls but in reality it was smaller but the beauty of the falls had satisfied our expectations..
Pictures, selfies were done.. and after taking our lunch almost all of us even my parents who are at 57 and at 62 years old, trekked the river and climbed the rocks towards the falls itself.. our 3 year old niece was also able to climb and we super enjoyed evry moment of falls falling down on us like it was massaging our heads and bodies.. we felt like kids that day.. other tourists were also present.. not crowded but enough to feel safe and secure..
There is another level of the falls where u can climb steeper trails.. my brothers took the strenght to appreciate the second level.. although i did not attempt, by their reactions i knew it was also amazing.. they said the swimming area on second level was wider and deeper.. the falls shorter.. but it was the same good feeling..
We collected our stuff and paid 200 pesos for 2 cottages.. there was a small shack area for changing clothes to dry up we used for free.. then we got ready for the ascend..
I personally took my time really.. there were approximately 6 rest areas in between the steps.. i climbed slowly.. the rest of my strong brothers and two drivers carried most of our belongings.. my parents also took time to rest well in between.. we all made it up with satisfied struggles of our own.. we laughed during the hike up even if it pained our bodies..
It was a satisfying and worthy travel.. we would all love to go back.. on the trip back home we opted another trail instead of going back to vitali we opted to take the sibulao/tagasilay route out toward the main road.. althougg the trail was shorter, the road was super narrow and some areas were not yet cemented.. get ready to be stuck if there is rain.. but we noticed some road widening on the works so maybe in the futere this way would be much improved..
We arrived home safely and we were all awaiting pictures to be uploaded.. enjoy
The drive from city to vitali area took us almost 2 hours then we took a left turn before entering vitali area proper where the street is narrower but well cemented.. this took us another 30minutes before we reached the place where merloquet falls is within walking distance..
Upon arrival, there is an alloted parking space for visitors where 20 pesos is charged for each van.. we also paid 5 pesos for each person.. we paid at the small sari sari store where we registered our vehicles.. located at the back is a small but clean toilet area you can use for 5 pesos..
Each of us got our own things to carry.. even the two drivers helped.. although we only brought disposable plates and cups, they were still a lot since we also brought food for lunch, chicken, fish, pancit, tons of rice, water...
We walked a few meters downhill towards the cemented and well paved steps.. although we were ready for the hike, descending down 370 steps really shook our knees.. i suggest you take it slow and take ur time because you will still get there for sure :) it was not an easy decent but our knees steadied fast on the last step since you get the immediate glimpse of the falls.. a few steps further will lead u to the cottages where we placed our food and things..
We didnt get to rest because esch of us took in the beauty of merloquet falls.. aghast but relaxed and thankful for this beauty right before our eyes.. the pictures showed us wider shot of the falls but in reality it was smaller but the beauty of the falls had satisfied our expectations..
Pictures, selfies were done.. and after taking our lunch almost all of us even my parents who are at 57 and at 62 years old, trekked the river and climbed the rocks towards the falls itself.. our 3 year old niece was also able to climb and we super enjoyed evry moment of falls falling down on us like it was massaging our heads and bodies.. we felt like kids that day.. other tourists were also present.. not crowded but enough to feel safe and secure..
There is another level of the falls where u can climb steeper trails.. my brothers took the strenght to appreciate the second level.. although i did not attempt, by their reactions i knew it was also amazing.. they said the swimming area on second level was wider and deeper.. the falls shorter.. but it was the same good feeling..
We collected our stuff and paid 200 pesos for 2 cottages.. there was a small shack area for changing clothes to dry up we used for free.. then we got ready for the ascend..
I personally took my time really.. there were approximately 6 rest areas in between the steps.. i climbed slowly.. the rest of my strong brothers and two drivers carried most of our belongings.. my parents also took time to rest well in between.. we all made it up with satisfied struggles of our own.. we laughed during the hike up even if it pained our bodies..
It was a satisfying and worthy travel.. we would all love to go back.. on the trip back home we opted another trail instead of going back to vitali we opted to take the sibulao/tagasilay route out toward the main road.. althougg the trail was shorter, the road was super narrow and some areas were not yet cemented.. get ready to be stuck if there is rain.. but we noticed some road widening on the works so maybe in the futere this way would be much improved..
We arrived home safely and we were all awaiting pictures to be uploaded.. enjoy
Written January 2, 2017
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OellaWing
Philippines280 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
If you enjoy exploring nature and virgin waterfalls, then by all means visit this place. It takes 2 hours to go here from Zamboanga City's town proper, and another 2 hours to go back.
The water is nice, but the huge rocks are a bit slippery and dangerous if you're not sure-footed. It's really nice to witness the beauty of un-corrupted nature. But it is not mind-blowing. It's just, "Okay there's a waterfall". That's it.
Bring your own food. Bring extra dry clothes, towels, and the like.
As for going back, I think I wouldn't. Once is enough. I already enjoyed it. There is nothing really special for me to go back there.
The water is nice, but the huge rocks are a bit slippery and dangerous if you're not sure-footed. It's really nice to witness the beauty of un-corrupted nature. But it is not mind-blowing. It's just, "Okay there's a waterfall". That's it.
Bring your own food. Bring extra dry clothes, towels, and the like.
As for going back, I think I wouldn't. Once is enough. I already enjoyed it. There is nothing really special for me to go back there.
Written August 23, 2018
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9Roller9
New Bern, North Carolina7 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
Merloquet Falls appear on the tourist brochures for Zamboanga City, but they are not quite as accessible as you might suppose. This is an all day trip, but well worth the journey. It took about two and a half hours by van to get to the falls area. The main road was very good but the 'off road' to the falls was in a terrible state of repair and we had to get out of the van at one point to allow it to traverse the washed out roadway safely.
On arrival in the falls area there is a small shop that collects the entry fee for the falls - it's only 5 Pesos each but for an additional 100 Pesos you can use a covered picnic area right by the water falls.
Then the fun starts! There are 373 steps down to the falls area - I have to say that the actual stairway is 'world class' in that it is beautifully paved and the handrails and resting areas are very well done.
When you get down the steps you can see the falls. Although they are not the most incredible falls I've ever seen they surely rate as the most visitor friendly. The actual falls consist of a number of pools and rock ledges that allow you to climb right up into the water. The water isn't cold at all - it's more like 'swimming pool' temperature and on a hot day is a wonderful way to cool off. There isn't much else to say except 'enjoy' - but remember you have to climb those 373 steps on the way back!
On arrival in the falls area there is a small shop that collects the entry fee for the falls - it's only 5 Pesos each but for an additional 100 Pesos you can use a covered picnic area right by the water falls.
Then the fun starts! There are 373 steps down to the falls area - I have to say that the actual stairway is 'world class' in that it is beautifully paved and the handrails and resting areas are very well done.
When you get down the steps you can see the falls. Although they are not the most incredible falls I've ever seen they surely rate as the most visitor friendly. The actual falls consist of a number of pools and rock ledges that allow you to climb right up into the water. The water isn't cold at all - it's more like 'swimming pool' temperature and on a hot day is a wonderful way to cool off. There isn't much else to say except 'enjoy' - but remember you have to climb those 373 steps on the way back!
Written December 15, 2015
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Khalid Epping
Zamboanga City, Philippines18 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
It's a long trip to get there from the IBS in Divisoria, so be sure to bring drinks and snacks to eat during your trip. Once you get off the bus or van, you'll need to ride a habal-habal to get to the location. Once you get there, you have to climb down flights of steep stairs to actually get to the fall itself. It's a pretty place-- can be prettier if the cottages are well-maintained. Don't swim in the stagnant pools of water-- my friends and I got diarrhea.
Written March 28, 2018
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rickydmd888
Roxas City, Philippines173 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Banish all preconceived notion that this is a majestic waterfalls. It is not because it is not a big waterfalls. But i t is beautiful in pictures (IG fans will agree). A bit far from the city and will take most of your day to get there and come back. Beware that there is no toilet there, so bring a sarong if you want to change into dry clothes.
Written January 10, 2018
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frank c
Muara, Brunei Darussalam175 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
This is a beautiful stunning falls about 2 hour drive from Zamboanga city.When the short cut is ready it will cut the journey by half an hour.Our driver took the short cut going n the long way home.The shorter road still under construction n could be dangerous in rainy weather.
When you reach the falls...you parked your car n registered yourself at a small hut.There is a small shop in which you can buy water n titbits.Then you go down a flight of concrete steps 357 steps to reach the falls.
View is stunning.you can climb by a side road to reach the pool at the top.water unfortunately was not clear due to the rain the night before.you could swim in d shallow pool or just sit hours in the cascade of water.
Reserve some energy as you will need to climb 357 steps back up n that is tedious n sap your energy.
Entrance fee p5 n parking fee p20 n huts for rent p200.
When you reach the falls...you parked your car n registered yourself at a small hut.There is a small shop in which you can buy water n titbits.Then you go down a flight of concrete steps 357 steps to reach the falls.
View is stunning.you can climb by a side road to reach the pool at the top.water unfortunately was not clear due to the rain the night before.you could swim in d shallow pool or just sit hours in the cascade of water.
Reserve some energy as you will need to climb 357 steps back up n that is tedious n sap your energy.
Entrance fee p5 n parking fee p20 n huts for rent p200.
Written May 1, 2017
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JudyTPazon
Olongapo City18 contributions
Mar 2016
be ready to take a 2hour bus ride from the city and about 30 mins. by habal-habal to see this stunning and captivating beauty
Written February 9, 2017
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