Tumalog Falls in Oslob, Cebu - complete guide

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A complete travel guide for visiting the incredible tumalog if near Oslob, Cebu. Includes how you come here, what awaits you and more!

Tumalog Falls is a high and wide waterfall near the popular tourist hotspot Oslob on the island of Cebu in the Philippines.

Although this waterfall is not known for an impressive water flow, its sheer height and width have impressed us. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in Cebu, especially if you stay near Oslob! In this guide, I will sketch everything you need to know about visiting the waterfalls, including arrival, what awaits you and much more!

Presented in: Best waterfalls on Cebu
Alt = "Swimming on the tumalog Falls on Cebu Island"

Location of the tumalog Falls on Cebu

Tumalog Fall is located in the municipality of Oslob on Cebu. Due to its proximity, many people combine a visit to this waterfall with the very popular WALHAI tour.

The wider community is known as Barangay Luka and is located near the popular tourist center and the WALHAI operations.

Arrival to the Tumalog waterfall

The best way to get to the tumalog if if you go with a motorcycle or tricycle to the parking lot of the tumalog. If you come from Oslob, you should expect a 20-minute drive to the parking lot.

From the main coastal road, the road branches off the hills on a short drive, which is known as a tumalog Falls Road. I marked the location of the parking lot on the map below.

Google Maps Pin: "Tumalog Falls"

As soon as you have reached the parking lot, you will undoubtedly be asked by several locals to bring them down the hill to reach the Tumalog waterfall on a motorcycle. If you want to go on foot, you only need about 15 minutes downhill to the foot of the waterfall.

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Tumalog if - what to expect

As soon as you have arrived at the foot of the hill, see a small ticket office. To get access to the waterfall area, you must pay an entry fee of 20 peso per person. This fee goes to the municipality of Oslob and pays for the maintenance and environmental protection of the waterfall.

Tumalog Falls is actually the second most popular waterfall in Cebu. However, this is more due to the situation than the size of the waterfall.
Alt = "Tumalog waterfall in Oslob"
Nevertheless, it is still an epic waterfall for swimming or relaxing on hot days. The maximum height of the waterfall is about 100 meters. As already mentioned, there is no thunderous current, but rather a gentle trickle along a wide, moss -covered wall.

The waterfall is surrounded by lush jungle vegetation and steep limestone rocks. There are also some scattered rocks around the main swimming hole.

It is ideal for swimming, but is not as deep as some of the other waterfalls in Cebu. To compensate for the flat pool, the locals have built a number of rocks and a concrete path along the shore to absorb deeper water.
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What can you do at the waterfall This South Cebu?

Tumalog if it is clearly a great place for swimming or generally relaxing. There are also some small rock formations to explore.

Although the waterfall is the highlight, I found the path down to the waterfall quite epic. From the tip of the hill you have a good view of the waterfall. If you look outside, you can also see the dense jungle inside Cebu.
Alt = "Tumalog Falls Oslob"

Tips for visiting the Tumalog waterfall

If you want to save money, the path from the parking lot is pretty easy. However, if you do not feel the way back, your money is probably better spent on paying a local who drives you up the hill.

Since tumalog is so close to the nearby Walhai operations, it is definitely advisable to come here early. When we arrived around 8 a.m., we were the only ones at the waterfall. However, this changed quickly about an hour later after everyone came directly from the Walhai swimming.

Remember to always take garbage or waste with you. To help keep Cebu clean, why not collect a few increased karma points and take a few pieces with you.
Alt = "Tumalog waterfall in Cebu"

Overnight stays near the Tumalog Falls

You have many options to choose from if you plan where you want to stay on Cebu Island.

Read: Cebu accommodation guide

In my opinion, Moalboal is the best place to settle down because it is close to the best activities and epic attractions that you want to add to your Cebu Reiseeroute. However, if you plan to travel the island, I would also recommend staying here:

  • Cebu City/Mactan
  • Oslob
  • Malapascua
  • Sumilon island

Best luxury resort in South Cebu: Ancelle Cristo Re

  • Amazing free breakfast
  • Private beach with great snorkeling (sea turtles)
  • The proceeds go to the support of the local orphanage
  • Led by three amazing sisters
  • 10 minutes walk from the Panagsama beach
  • Spacious villas

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Best resort in Mactan/Cebu City: Bai Hotel

  • Large room
  • Daily breakfast buffet
  • Near international airport
  • Car rental on site
  • Luxury atmosphere with pool on the roof

Alt = "Bai Resort Cebu Island"
Backpacker hostel with atmosphere in Moalboal: Chief Mau

  • Great backpacker atmosphere
  • Friendly staff
  • Bar on site
  • Clean, spacious rooms
  • Large rooms with shower in everyone

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Sustainable accommodation in Malapascua: Villa Sandra

  • Made from sustainable and recycled materials, including plastic bottles
  • Tree house atmosphere
  • Great restaurant with great dishes
  • Great atmosphere
  • Diving with fox sharks and island shopping activities on site

Alt = "Villa Sandra Island Malapascua, Cebu travel guide"
Spend the night on Sumilon Island: Sumilon Bluewater

  • Spend the night on the private island of Sumilon
  • Amazing snorkeling and swimming in crystal clear water
  • Tiny remote island
  • Rent water equipment
  • Free boat transfers

Alt = "Island Sumilon, Cebu, Philippines"

Further activities on Cebu Island

I hope that you liked this short travel guide for visiting the Tumalog Falls, Oslob, Cebu. While you are here, be sure to take a look at some of my other blog posts to get more inspiration for adventure on the island and others on the Philippines.

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