Guide to Philippine Outdoor Destinations: Portabaga Falls

Portabaga Falls is one of two well-known waterfalls in Sta. Praxedes in, the other being Macatel Falls. About a hundred meters from the main highway, Portabaga Falls is known as one of the notable sights of Cagayan and being one of the tallest in the entire Cagayan province. About 15 meters or 41 feet high, the waterfall has 3 drop-off points. At the bottom of the falls is a huge catch basin that was constructed for swimming. Read More

Portabaga Falls (source: https://patriziadacanay.wordpress.com)

At the foot of the waterfalls you can see a big basin and a man-made pool. The water that has come from springs and streams is cool and clear, and visitors have flocked to the area to swim, explore, and relax amidst the lush vegetation and huge weathered rock formations. Read More


Portabaga Falls (source: http://yapakyakap.blogspot.com)

How To Get To Portabaga Falls

The town of Santa Prexedes is 194 kilometers from Tuguegarao City and the falls is about 100 meters from the highway.

By Plane

Airphil Express and Cebu Pacific offer flights to Tuguegarao from Manila.

By Bus

You can reach Santa Praxedes by riding a bus from Manila. Victory Liner, Dominion Bus, Florida and other bueses ply routes to Tuguegarao, the capital of Cagayan.