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2nd year tourism students from University of San Agustin enjoy the view of Binul-ugan Falls, San Enrique, Iloilo, photo by Bombette G. Marin
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One
of the best adventure tourism destinations in the 4th District of the province
of Iloilo, the municipality of San Enrique is nestled in the rolling hills of
the northern central mountain ranges and behind the long stalks of sugar cane,
expanses of bamboo, terraced rice paddies and giant, century-old trees. San
Enrique offers a great combination of cultural expedition and trekking that
allows guests to know these remote hospitable villages.
The
trek begins with a 19-kilometer wonderful scenic drive from the poblacion to
the remote barangay of San Antonio. The real fun begins to the trailhead
through a bumpy but short off-road drive to an old cane road.
The
trek to the Binul-ugan Falls is challenging and is fully supported every step
of the way by local guides. Halfway to the falls lead visitors to series of
swimming holes that graces the trails where guests can frolic to their hearts’
content. These waters from the falls continue to shape a dramatic landscape of
valleys, streams and cliffs. These holes
add to the
uniqueness of the exhilarating journey.
After
a 45-minuter moderate to hard trek, the hike continues on to the waterfall
where Mother Nature has crafted three awe-inspiring pools, etched out of
limestone, for your enjoyment. Visitors will enjoy a picnic lunch, swimming to
its 5-feet deep pool and a relaxing hydro-massage with stunning mountain
panoramas, green valleys and pasturelands, and of course the abundant water.
After
trekking and swimming all day, you will find salvation drinking San Enrique’s
special native coffee. The trek from the falls gives visitors the unique
opportunity to visit Sitio Pangalapan of Barangay San Antonio and introduce you
to all the inner workings in their coffee plantation. The sitio is home to
thousands of coffee trees, each of which produces some of the finest Arabic and
robusta coffee beans in Iloilo. The coffee is grown in rich soil, touched by
abundant mountain rain.
During your visit, the guide will explain the complete process from the berry's on the tree until the specialty coffee's you will taste the traditional way. The experience is absolutely unique as the guide will share with you the secrets of how to make a good cup of native coffee.
San Enrique is 54 kilometers away from the city via Passi City route. Situated in the northern central part of the province, it is bounded in the north by the component city of Passi; the town of Dingle in the south; the coastal towns of Banate and Barotac Viejo in the east; and the town of Dueńas in the west. It is subdivided into 28 barangays in a land area of 10, 809.63 hectares. For an unforgettable adventure, immerse yourself in San Enrique; a place of old sugar plantations with extraordinary natural beauty. For more information, please contact, Mr. Marcelino M. Palomaria - Municipal Tourism Officer at 09076979945.
Thanks for this post. We went there but we didn't ask the name of the falls nor the name of the barangay. It was rocky but worth the sweat. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. We went there but we didn't ask the name of the falls nor the name of the barangay. It was rocky but worth the sweat. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteBinul-ugan Falls. Brgy. San Antonio, San Enrique Iloilo City Philippines
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