| Pagsanjan Falls | |
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 Inside the Devil's Cave behind the waterfall | |
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| Location | Cavinti, Laguna, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°15′45.32″N 121°29′59.86″E / 14.2625889°N 121.4999611°E |
| Type | Plunge |
| Number of drops | 3 (one is hidden)[1] |
| Longest drop | 120 metres (390 ft) |
| Watercourse | Pagsanjan River |
Pagsanjan Falls, also known as Cavinti Falls (local name: Magdapio Falls), is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. 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.[2][3] The falls can also be reached from the top by a short hike from Cavinti.[1]
The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish colonial era, with the oldest surviving written account dating to 1894.[4] The town of Pagsanjan lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Balanac River and the Bumbungan River (also known as the Pagsanjan River).[5]
- ^ a b mountains-and-beyond (2013-03). "Pagsanjan Falls via the Verticals of Cavinti". Mountains & Beyond. Retrieved on May 27, 2013.
- ^ Peters, Jens (2005). "Philippines Travel Guide, 2nd edition", p.255-256. Jens Peters Publications, Germany.
- ^ De Villa, Jill Gale (1988). "Philippine Vacations and Explorations", p.59. Devcon I.P. Inc., Manila.
- ^ Zaide, Gregorio F. (1975). "First Written Account of a trip to Pagsanjan Falls" Archived February 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Pagsanjan.org. Retrieved on April 8, 2012.
- ^ "Pagsanjan Falls map". Flickr. Retrieved on April 8, 2012.