"The light of the jewel illuminates the jewel itself." ~The Third Ancestor

February 24, 2012

WATERFALLS, RIVERS and WATER PARKS


BURNHAM PARK is an urban park located in the heart of the City of Baguio. It is named after the American Architect and Urban Planner, DANIEL HUDSON BURNHAM, who laid the plans for the city. The park features a man-made lake situated right in the centre where tourists can enjoy boating. Boats for rent are available on site. At the southern part of the park is a skating rink. At the eastern part are the Melvin Jones Grand Stand and Football Field. Both venues are used in events such as parades, concerts, and political rally. In the western end are The Children's Park and Orchidarium.

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PAGSANJAN FALLS is one of the famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. The main falls of Pagsanjan are actually located within the boundaries of Cavinti, Laguna, but the more popular access by canoe originates from the town of Pagsanjan. The three drop-waterfall is reached by a river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as Shooting the Rapids, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan.

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Located in the municipality of Loboc, province of Bohol, the winding LOBOC RIVER plays host to cruisers on board small bancas, or floating restaurants. It is now one of the major destinations of tourists, local and foreigners alike.

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MARIA CRISTINA FALLS is a waterfall of the Agus River on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is located 9.3 km away southwest on the city proper at the boundaries of Barangays Maria Cristina, Ditucalan, and Buru-un, in Iligan City, in the province of Lanao del Norte. It is a landmark of Iligan City, and it is sometimes called the "twin falls" as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall. ILIGAN CITY is nicknamed the City of Majestic Waterfalls, because of the presence of more than 20 waterfalls. Well known for its natural beauty and grandeur, this 320 feet high waterfall is also the primary source of electric power for the city's industries, being harnessed by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.

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TINAGO FALLS is a waterfall located in a deep ravine in Barangay Ditucalan, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. The falls plunges 240 feet high from a cliff with very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue coloured lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters. The falls is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan City. TINAGO is a Filipino term meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine.

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O'PHAW MAHENCHA WATERFALLS features a series of waterfalls and natural pools of different levels.

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TAPPIA WATERFALLS 32 foot waterfalls, perfect after a trek from Batad Village

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