Bunga Falls (Nagcarlan, Laguna)

During rainy seasons, most of my trips would center on places where rain incidences would not pose as a major hindrance in enjoying the preferred destination. 

Last June 22, 2014, just a week after my Taytay Falls experience, we travelled to Nagcarlan, Laguna to check out the so-called twin falls, the Bunga Falls. 

Departing from the Cubao area riding a Lucena-bound bus, after two hours, we alighted at the San Pablo junction near Jollibee and rode a tricycle towards the jeepney terminal located at Inocencio Barleta Street near the San Pablo City Plaza. 

We then took a Nagcarlan-bound jeepney and were dropped at the Nagcarlan Town Hall compound.

Nagcarlan Town Hall

As we sped off towards the Bunga Falls area, riding another tricycle, we passed by two road entrances with directional tarpaulins, and arrived at a large parking area near our destination. 

First Road Entrance

Second Road Entrance

TIP: Make an agreement with the tricycle driver to pick you up at a certain time due to the fact that the parking area is far from the highway. 

Entering the Bunga Falls compound, you will be required to pay an entrance fee of only Php 5.00 before descending towards the falls proper. 

Entering the Compound

Registration Area

Descending towards the Falls area

If you want a place to keep your stuff and stay with convenience, there are several cottages to choose from, with rental fees ranging from Php 200.00-300.00. 

Several Cottages and a Bamboo Bridge

As far as the water is concerned, it is naturally cold since it came from a waterfall. The water near the waterfall is very deep, so for those who are not that skillful in swimming may opt to stay at the shallow areas.  

Bunga Falls

Bunga Falls and the deep portions

The shallow area

Submerging Bliss!

Together with famous travel blogger Jun "Smart Backpacker" Villegas

After the refreshing dip, we then climbed back towards the parking area. You can change clothes and refresh yourselves at the Barangay Bunga Hall. 

Climbing back towards the Parking Area

Barangay Bunga Hall

Riding a trike towards the Nagcarlan-Rizal Road, we then ate our lunch at the Ralphjoy’s Restobar. If time still permits, you could visit the famous Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery which is a stone’s throw away from the restaurant. 

Ralphjoy's Restobar

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