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| Lubong Nangoloan Falls | Anghalo Falls |
Lubong Nangoloan Falls or Anghalo Falls is located in San Felipe, Zambales. It was developed into a nature park recently enticing backpackers from all around the Philippines. This waterfall has been a favorite side trip of Sitio Liwliwa visitors for freshwater swimming.
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| Lubon Nangoloan Falls | credit to Mon Laguatan |
The months of August to November are the best time for a visit because this waterfall is categorized as a streaming waterfall which means it dries up during the summer months. The plunge pool is approximately eight 15 feet during the rainy season ideal for cliff jumping. Read More
Lubong Nangoloan Falls Experience From Local Bloggers
Stores during the rainy season and before it was turned into a nature park.
We arrived at Lubong Nangoloan Falls but we decided to go to the second tier of Anghalo Falls. After having our lunch it started to rain and after about ten minutes, the water started to turn brown and the water rose. A flash flood happened! We were the last group to reach the safe zone. Read More
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| Lubong Nangoloan Falls |
It was very good to swim in its clear and cold water that we spent our time until before sundown. A picnic can be done here because there's a shade on the left bank of the river but be responsible not to litter the place. Read More
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| Lubong Nangoloan Falls during a flash flood. Photo by playingtourist |
At first, you won't have a hit that such an astounding waterfall can be located here. All we see was rice fields. We were wondering the whole time if we were in the right place, and indeed we were. There was signage along the way, across the rice fields and cogon grasses pointing to the location of the waterfall. We took our time chitchatting while we are on our feet. Read More
Now, during the dry season...
The water was stagnant, so there was moss floating around. When we got to the second level of Anghalo Falls, I finally sat on a rock and dipped my feet in the water. The water wasn't cold, but still, the sensation was relaxing. Read More
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| The Anghalo Falls during summer | Photo courtesy of Louise |
The pictures of Lubong Nangoloan Falls below were taken after it was developed
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| Lubong Nangoloan Falls | Photo by Jhave Apostol |
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| Carabao ride going to Lubong Nangoloan Falls | Photo by Idas |
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| Preparing for a cliff-jump |
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| Picnic Area at Lubong Nangoloan Falls |
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| A place to cleanup |
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| The waterfall's entrance |
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| Lubong Nangoloan Fall's vicinity |
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| The stairs leading to the second tier of Nangoloan Falls |
How To Get to Lubong Nangoloan Falls
From Manila by Private Car: Take North Luzon Expressway and exit at SCTEx Tipo Plaza. You will pass the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Sentry. Then exit at Kalaklan Gate. From Kalaklan Gate, turn left for Zambales passing the towns of Subic, Castillejos, San Marcelino, San Antonio, and San Narciso.
After passing the Maculcol Bridge of Santo Tomas River, slow down and look for Heaven's Charm Hotel and Restaurant. From there, turn right until you reach the waterfalls. You won't miss the place because there are signages along the road.
From Manila by Public Transportation: Take a Victory Liner bus bound for Iba, Zambales. Alight at San Felipe Public Market. Hire a tricycle to Lubong Nangoloan Falls.
Rates, Amenities, and Opening Hours
- Entrance Fee for Adults - Php 30.00
- Entrance Fee for Senior Citizens and PWD - Php 24.00
- Entrance Fee for Children - Php 20.00
- Table Rental - Php 100.00
- Huts or Kubo - Php 350.00
- Operating Hours - 5:00AM to 6:00PM
Below are tips for an Enjoyable Visit to Lubong Nangoloan Falls
- Wear comfortable water shoes or sandals because of the sharp rocks at the waterfalls aside from muddy and sandy trails.
- Bring your water and cooked food. Snacks can be bought at the start of the trail or parking area but a bit expensive.
- Experience a carabao ride going on your way to the waterfalls but try to trek as well going back to the jump-off point.
- Visit the two levels or tier of the waterfalls
- Bring a waterproof camera.
- Visit when the weather is fair.
- Visit on weekdays.
Are you visiting Lubong Nangoloan Falls? Here's where you can stay
- Heaven's Charm Hotel - the closest to the waterfalls located on the National Road. Their contact number is 0949 984 4598.
- When planning to visit Liwliwa Beaches and make the waterfalls as a side trip. There are cheap hostels and campgrounds there such as The Circle Hostel, Kwentong Dagat, Kapitan's Liwa Surf, and Surface Liwa Beach Resort to name a few.
sources:
https://playintourist.blogspot.com/2014/05/anghalo-falls-san-narciso-zambales.html
https://playintourist.blogspot.com/2016/11/guide-to-lubong-nangoloan-falls-anghalo.html
https://nomadsventures.blogspot.com/2016/11/lubong-nangoloan-fallsanghalo-falls-of.html
https://wonderfilledjournal.com/2016-anghalo-falls-zambales/