Overview

Bunga Falls is a twin falls located in the town of Nagcarlan, Laguna. The twin falls is placed abreast each other. It has an elevation of around 600 meters. People are required to trek down for 5 to 10 minutes before they find the location of the falls. Anyway, the trail is very accessible. There is an entrance fee but its very cheap. The cottages are also available for rent at around 150 pesos.

The water cascades from the head of the twin falls to the basin where people can enjoy the cold and clear water. Tourists can take a dip into the pool which is very refreshing and relaxing. The place is ideal for swimming, but according to local people there is a creature living in the pool and taking strangers away. So, people are advised to take care or swim with a companion; however, it's up to you if you will believe in the story or not. The falls has a deep part of about 10 meters so be extra careful about that.

Based on the old townspeople, the falls used to be a measure of manliness for men in the town; they need to jump from the top of the falls down to the deep basin. It was one of the old traditions of the town.

Activities that can be done in the area

• Swimming
• Photography
• Trekking
• Exploring

Trivia

The name of the falls is derived from the word “Bunga” (Betel Nut), palms that used to grow abundantly in the area.

Accommodation

• El Cielito Inn Sta Rosa 

Location : Sta Rosa Tagaytay Road, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

• Paseo Premiere Hotel 

Location : Sta. Rosa Business Park, Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines

• The Green Glass Boutique Hotel 

Location : Crossing Calamba City, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines

• Tahanan Ni Aling Meding Hotel 

Location : Dagatan Boulevard, Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo, Laguna, Philippines

• Rockpoint Hotspring Resort Hotel & Spa 

Location : Maria Makiling Hot Springs Village, Purok Uno, Brgy Pansol Calamba City, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines 4017

How to get there

Here is a list of terminals where you can spot buses offering trips to Laguna.

• Kamias, Quezon City (near Cubao)
• Buendia corner Taft Ave., Manila
• Alabang

From Manila, ride a bus going to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. From the terminals in Sta. Cruz, ride a jeep going to Siniloan and tell the driver to drop you off at Nagcarlan. From the town proper, tricycles are available and they can bring you to the area.