Hagimit

The scorching sun always drives us to cool places where we can take a plunge. Since I live in Davao, the nearest destination would be Samal Island. Beach again? Not this time. We're heading to Hagimit Falls!


About 2 kilometers away from Peñaplata Terminal, the site is very accessible via any transportation preferably motorcycles. There are many at the bus terminal and the fare is only minimal. Entrance fee is also minimal, I guess it's P30 now. The place was developed into something like a resort. There are huts for rent. And lately, they offer accommodation.


Hagimit is a cascade---composed of a series of small waterfalls. If you want to go to the source, it's only few steps away. I'm not sure though if it's really the source. I don't have any idea if there's another body of water behind the cave. With a little hike, you'll get into a concrete reservoir. Yes, you can swim there as long as you know how. As for me, never did I dare. I don't know its depth but with its color, I guess it's really deep.


The place was featured in Sports Unlimited that made it even more popular among tourists. That being said, we really went back to the place few months later to tour a friend who recently arrived in the country. We didn't have much time to swim. We just took some pictures and afterwards we left.


Photo credits:  Te Eden

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