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May 13, 2013
Visiting Lubcon Falls, Surigao del Sur
GPS waypoint:Highway Junction N 09 10.463 E 126 10.179 / Lubcon Falls N 09 10.317 E 126 10.091
Location: Purok 10, Brgy. Mabahin, Municipality of Cortes, Province of Surigao del Sur
Talking to the Locals
I was at Jakah's Restaurant in Tandag and asked the staff if they know of any interesting spot around the area. They gave me a few - Lubcon Falls, Laswitan Rocks, Lanusa Sanctuary and Magkawas Falls. Some are too far but along the way towards my northbound travel direction. I'll visit them on my way to Surigao City. The closest was Lubcon Falls. I already set out for it.
Waterfall Features
From Tandag, it was a 30-minute jeep ride heading north towards Surigao City. There was a 300m walk from the junction and there it was - Lubcon Falls! Lubcon Falls is a charming little waterfall with a 6-foot deep plunge pool (at its deepest). It's not on the tourism path and largely remains unknown outside people from the neighboring municipalities. It is largely undeveloped except for a few concrete steps placed to ease access into the plunge pool. It is possible to stand right up the falls and even go behind it. The water is cold and refreshing. Locals go there for family picnic or group dates. It's also cheap going to Lubcon Falls since there is no need to pay for expensive habal-habal rides (unlike Tinuy-an Falls).
 Lubcon Falls
Ending Thoughts
Mindanao is generously sprinkled by one-off natural features that are not grand enough to make it on the pages of Lonely Planet, but charming enough to merit a visit. Lubcon Falls is one such treat. Perhaps its anonimity is a good thing. The place is kept from further development which may inadvertently take away from its charm. To get to learn about these obscure places, it's best to ask locals...many locals. Some people from Tandag for instance don't even know the caves within their area. And the one I met at the falls, who was born and raised in Tandag, now in his late 20s, is experiencing this gem for the first time. If you're in the area, it's worth a visit to Lubcon Falls.
--- TheLoneRider
ps - If you want me to objectively cover the features of your city or municipality or barangay for this website (fiesta, waterfall, mountain trail, lake, river, cave, food, islands, beach, etc.), email me.
- from Tandag, take a trike to the Balihanan Bus Terminal, P8, short trip
- at the bus terminal, take the jeep going to either Cortes or Cantillan but ask the driver to drop you off at Lubcon Falls junction, 30 mins, P25, KM 1283
- at the junction, walk 300m to the falls. The direction is clear and intuitive. You'll pass by a barangay check point to pay P10 entrance fee.
- for lodging, it's best to take it in Tandag. But if you wish to explore more of Cortes, best to lodge at Kamaleg (contact Cortes LGU 0907.444.6551
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- Exploring Santander, Samboan and Badian, Cebu (Aguinid Falls and Kawasan Falls) Oct 30-31, 2011
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- Splashing in Pulangbato Falls with Cuernos de Negros Jun 5, 2011
- Hike to the Japanese Shrine and Casaroro Falls Apr 25, 2010
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(along the Surigao coastline from Surigao City to Surigao del Sur)
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- Karma Yoga in Surigao City July 5, 2013
- The Wooden Footbridge and Waterfall of Cantiasay, Surigao City July 1, 2013
- Outdoor Adventure Tour in Nonoc Island, Surigao City Jul 1-2, 2013
- The Deadly Bitaugan Whirlpool of Surigao City Jun 26, 2013
- Beaching it at Pebble Beach and Looc Beach, Surigao City Jun 22-24, 2013
- Exploring Silop Cave of Surigao City Jun 22, 2013
- Free-Diving the Coral Reef of Birok Islet, Surigao City June 12, 2013
- Boat Ride through the Floating Village of Day-asan June 12, 2013
- Island Hopping Adventures in Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte July 23-25, 2013
- Exploring Siargao's Cloud 9 July 18-20, 2013
- Judging Del Carmen's Beauty Pagent and Street Dancing July 15-16, 2013
- Diving the Reef of Cagtinae, Surigao del Norte Jul 7, 2013
- Ayoke Island May 27, 2013
- Casarica Island May 27, 2013
- General Island May 27, 2013
- Sua Cold Spring - in Brgy Esperanza. From main highway, get off at Madrid terminal and take motorcycle ride for the spring. If coming from Lanuza, get off at crossing of Cangcaban then take habal-habal for the spring
- Hubason River May 18, 2013
- Lanuza Marine Park and Sanctuary May 17, 2013 - coral reef, snorkeling, cafe. Also a short walk to Magkawas Falls.
- Magkawas Falls in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur May 16, 2013
- Silop Spring May 16, 2013
- Campamento Cave May 16, 2013
- Herrera Ancestral Home
- Lubcon Falls - from Tandag, take jeep for Cantilan or Cortes and ask the driver to drop you off at Lubcon Falls, P25, 30 mins, 15 kms
- Burgos Togonan Falls
- Laswitan - strong waves crashing against the rocks and spilling over to fill up a rock pool (while you're dipping in it)
- Campiri Rocks - going over huge boulders, dipping in a rock pool, standing on a rock summit as waves hits and splash against it, and to cap all, you rest on the base of the light house perched on top of the rocks in full view of the magnificent Pacific Ocean
- Bakwitan Cave - a refuge by the towns folk during the Japanese occupation and during the typhoon of 2004
- Buybuyan Beach - small beach, almost like a personal beach, fine white sand (there are no commercial establishments on the beach...its undeveloped)
- Sihagan Beach - fine white sand for long walks on a beach (there are no commercial establishments on the beach...its undeveloped)
- Uba Marine Sanctuaries - scuba dive with gear from the LGU. At P250 per dive, you can't beat it!
- Capandan Marine Sanctuaries - scuba dive with gear from the LGU. At P250 per dive, you can't beat it!
- Balibadon Marine Sanctuary
- Mabahin Marine Sanctuary
- Tigao Marine Sanctuary
- Poblacion Marine Sanctuary
- Exploring Dayao Cave of Tandag, Surigao del Sur May 12, 2013
- Brgy. Bongtud - Twin Linungao Island, Mancagangi Island & MPA (Marine Protected Area - fish sanctuary)
- white sand beaches
- Britania Islets May 6-8, 2013 - small islets dotting the bay. Island tour, beach, mangrove forest.
- Enchanted River May 6, 2013
- Sibadan Fish Cage May 5, 2013
- Tinuy-an Falls
 Raisa 
(May 14, 2013) I am so envious! How come you are able to get these good and affordable deals? Why can't I do the same?? lol
 TheLoneRider
"I am so envious! How come you are able to get these good and affordable deals? Why can't I do the same?? lol" -- Raisa
(May 14, 2013) Try going to these places with practically no money...and believe me, you WILL find these deals. LOL!!!
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