Maria Cristina Falls is the Pride of Iligan City
It supplies 70% of Mindanao's electricity.
It supplies 70% of Mindanao's electricity.
Location: (Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines)
Maria Cristina Falls is located 9.3 kilometers away southwest of the city proper at the boundaries of Brgys. Maria Cristina, Ditucalan and Buru-un.
Description:
Type : Plunge
Total height : 98 m (321.5 ft)
Height of longest drop : 98 m (321.5 ft)
Number of Drops : 2
Average flow rate : 130 m ()4,591 ft
How to get there:
From the city proper, take a jeep (Iligan-Buru-un) and ask the driver to drop you at the crossing going to Maria Cristina Falls. From the crossing of the national highway and road leading to Maria Cristina Falls is the National Power Corporation gate which is some 150 meters from the highway. You shall be asked to register at the gate, fill-up some forms and leave an ID. In exchage, you shall be given an ID Pass which you will be asked to wear at all times while inside the premises. From the gate to Agus VI Hydro-electirc power plant where you shall be viewing the falls (800 meter walk)
For more information please call the City Tourism Office of the City of Iligan at (063) 221-3426
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