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Cebu's Kawasan Falls cited among world's most beautiful waterfalls

Published Nov 24, 2022 02:33 pm

CEBU CITY -- A London-based travel vlogger has listed Kawasan Falls -- a multi-layer waterfall system in Badian town in southern Cebu -- as one of the 31 ‘most beautiful waterfalls in the world.’

Kawasan Falls in Cebu. (Kawasan Falls website / MANILA BULLETIN)

“Kawasan Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Philippines,” said Amanda OBrien through her boutiqueadventurer.com.

“You’ll find this stunning Asian landmark at the foot of the Mantalongon Mountain Range in Badian on Cebu Island. It comprises many waterfalls, offering incredible views and a relaxing setting. Watch the multi-layered waterfalls flow, and don’t forget to snap a few shots with the dramatic background,” added Obrien.

In listing Kawasan Falls as the sixth most beautiful waterfalls in the world, OBrien noted Kawasan Falls’ lush jungle scenery and steep limestone canyon walls.

“While soaking in the views, take a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters or enjoy a thrilling cliff diving experience,” she added.

The top five most beautiful waterfalls in OBrien’s list are Niagara Falls (USA/Canada), Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe/Zambia), Angel Falls (Venezuela), Iguazu Falls (Argentina/Brazil) and Yosemite Falls (California, USA).

Also making to the list were ‘Akaka Falls (Hawaii, USA), Tegenungan Waterfall (Bali, Indonesia), Gullfoss (Iceland), Rhine Falls (Switzerland), Jog Falls (India), Dudhsagar Falls (India), Plitvice Waterfalls (Croatia), Weeping Wall (Hawaii, USA), Bridalveil Fall (California, USA), Shoshone Falls (Idaho, USA), Sutherland Falls (New Zealand), Jim Jam Falls (Australia), Havasu Falls (Arizona, USA), Fall Creek Falls (Tennessee, USA), Ruby Falls (Tennessee, USA), Palouse Falls (Washington, USA), Ban Gioc Waterfall (Vietnam), Kaieteur Falls (Guyana), Agrio Falls (Argentina), Tugela Falls (South Africa), Bigar Cascade Falls (Romania), Tukad Cepung Waterfall (Bali, Indonesia), Multnomah Falls (Oregon, USA), Seljalandsfoss (Iceland) and Yumbilla Falls (Peru).

Cebu’s provincial tourism officer Marti Ybañez welcomed the recognition.

“As always we are very proud to be acknowledged as such. We will try our very best to make sure to maintain if not exceed this,” said Ybañez.

Ybañez said Kawasan Falls remains closed to the public after it sustained some damages caused by last year’s Typhoon Odette.

The falls was temporarily closed to clear it from debris while some stalls were demolished.

“Repair and construction of pavements are ongoing without destroying the falls’ natural look. We will also come up with clear regulations before we reopen it,” Ybañez said.

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