1. Pagsanjan Falls, also known as Magdapio Falls, is a famous waterfall located in the town of Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country due to its natural beauty and exhilarating boat ride experience.
The falls is nestled in the lush scenery of the Pagsanjan Gorge National Park. Its main attraction is the boat ride called \"shooting the rapids,\" where visitors ride a dugout canoe called a banca and navigate through the narrow and winding Pagsanjan River to reach the waterfall. The experience includes passing through 14 rapids and going under low-hanging rocks, making it an adrenaline-pumping adventure.
The waterfall itself is a three-tiered cascade, with the water dropping into a deep natural pool surrounded by towering rocks. Visitors can swim in the turquoise waters or take a bamboo raft ride to get closer to the falls. The area around the falls is also adorned with lush vegetation, making it a beautiful spot for nature photography.
2. The working time of Pagsanjan Falls can vary, but it is generally open to visitors from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is best to check with the local tourism office or contact the Pagsanjan Falls Management Council for the most up-to-date information. Their contact number is +63 917 520 0690.
3. To visit Pagsanjan Falls, visitors need to take a boat ride from the Pueblo El Salvador Nature’s Park and Picnic Grove in Cavinti, Laguna. The boat ride is regulated by the Pagsanjan Falls Management Council, and their ticket fees are as follows:
- Weekdays: PHP 1,250 per person (inclusive of boat ride, life jacket, helmet, and government fee)
- Weekends and holidays: PHP 1,500 per person (inclusive of boat ride, life jacket, helmet, and government fee)
To get to Pueblo El Salvador Nature’s Park and Picnic Grove, visitors can hire a car or take public transportation such as buses or vans from Manila. The travel time from Manila to Pagsanjan is around 2 to 3 hours, depending on traffic conditions.


