CEDAR: AN ECO-TOURISM PARK WITH 3 WATERFALLS + DIY GUIDE

One of the most visited Eco-tourism parks in Bukidnon
This was the primary spot I visited way back mid-year of 2019. It's just so stunning to experience the best of nature.

The Center for Environmental Development and Recreation or CEDAR is one of the most visited eco-tourism parks in Bukidnon and a less hassle spot just along the highway of Brgy. Impalutao. CEDAR, is a multi-hectare protected land; a joint reforestation project by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and their Local Government Unit of Impasug-ong.

Upon entering CEDAR, various trees especially mahogany trees and bunkhouse towering the entrance with beauty; It is like an entourage to a kingdom of the forest. Perfect scenery to replenish your eyes and connect to the awesomeness of Nature,

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MAJESTIC WATERFALLS

This 1,703-hectare protected vast forest is also home to 3 alluring waterfalls; situated in different areas on its premises namely Gantungan falls, Natigbasan falls and Dila falls located in different areas where every tourist can capture its magnificence or even bathe under the cascades from the coldness on its waters.

Gantungan falls, is a dual cascading mighty waterfall with a tremendous force that turbulently smashes to its rocks, surrounded by a cavern that produces sprouting waters.

Natigbasan falls, a massive amount of cascading waters, widely flourishing to its unique chunk of boulders. Directly flows to the stream from Gantungan falls.

and lastly, Dila falls, a towering mighty plunge, with a nerve-wracking height, where you will step on its edge and to its unbalanced boulders to look over the ravine to watch its fall.

HAVE YOU BEEN TO CEDAR? If haven't yet, then here is my quick guide and tips before going to this tourist spot.

Tips & What to bring:

1. Wear proper hiking attire.

2. Bring extra clothes.

3. Sandals, aqua shoes, or any water shoes.

4. Water at least 2 ltr

How to get there?

1. If you are coming from Cagayan de Oro ride a bus at the Agora bus terminal; bus bound for Davao or any bus going south. 

2. Ask the bus conductor to drop you at CEDAR at Brgy. Impalutao, Impasug-ong; an hour and a half to two travel time. If the conductor does not know the spot, just remember that the landmark is 'Impalutao Integrated School' or big signage of CEDAR. The estimated fare is 145 pesos.

3. Entrance fee is only 10 pesos.

4. For the first-time visitors, locals offer their hands for guideship; with a minimum FEE of 300 pesos, enough for the trail and for the 3 waterfalls, and whole amenities of CEDAR

Is it helpful?

My pleasure to help you to explore this stunning eco-park of Bukidnon. Please do comment for more questions or anything you would like to ask. Thank you!