Happy Walk Series: Lusno Falls

My college bestfriend, Zepy of Travel Explore and Beyond and a new found friend, Arlen, traveled to Cebu for the Easter Weekend. I was happy to play tour guide. The perks of doing so, I get to see places I would otherwise miss. After conquering Osmena Peak and driving along the coast visiting fascinating heritage churches from Argao to Oslob, we decided to spend one afternoon in an off the beaten location.

Welcome to Carabao Spa

Pigs Body Scrub

How to Get There?

Here's a map from Cebu City to Lusno Falls:

It's a scenic drive along Ronda Road. I believe it's also known as Ylaya Road.

There are two ways to get there, via Ronda or via Taloot, Argao.

From South Bus Terminal in Cebu City, take a bus to Ronda and hop off in front of Ronda Public Market. There are tricycles and habal-habal drivers who can take you there.

Should you choose the latter, turn right immediately at the intersection before Taloot Wharf along the National Highway. There is a grey building at the corner surrounded by many habal-habal drivers patiently waiting at the junction.

This cascade lies in the middle of two municipalities, yet it is in fact part of Ronda.

It is located halfway along Ylaya Taloot Road. We were told there is another access, which we haven't tried yet.

Ylaya Road has been paved in concrete for about 98% of the way. There was just a minor glitch close to a bridge in Montpellier (which is currently under construction) but apart from that, it was a smooth ride. Hopefully by the time you get there, the road is complete.

The access to the falls that we took is situated in Barangay Anajao. Upon approaching, along the right side of the road, we found a signage indicating images of Lusno Falls and Maanghit Cave. There's a steep descent before reaching the 'carabao spa' (Oh, that's not really the actual name. I just made it up.) We were able to take our small car down the slope and parked it under a coconut tree.

Easy -peasy trail. It's only a 5-minute hike to the falls.

Locals guided us for directions to the falls

Lots of Chili peppers

My daughter discovering the shame plant "makahiya" for the first time

We all couldn't resist swimming and taking a shower under the falls. My daughter had her fun in the water. Only to realize later, that the water from the falls comes from the place where water buffaloes and pigs were soaked in earlier. We did confirm it with the residents there so yes, haha, that explains why the water had a distinct aroma. Guess what, it was worth dipping in and would highly recommend!

Happy long weekend folks!
Love & light,
Arni