Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Beauty of the Philippines (Mindanao pride)

Tinuy-an Falls is a waterfall in Bislig CitySurigao del Sur in the southern Philippine island ofMindanao.
It is the main tourist attraction in Bislig, a city known as the Booming city on the bay.
The falls is approximately 55 metres (180 ft) high, touted as the Niagara Falls of the Philippines, Tinuy-an is a white water curtain that flows in three levels. It is one of the best waterfalls in the entire Philippines because of its majestic and unique natural formation. Its colorful picture was once appeared in the International Travel Magazine.
Its magnificent cascades are found in Borboanan, Bislig City, a one hour ride from Mangagoy, center of trade and commerce in Bislig City. About 55 meters high and a breathtaking width of 95 meters, it is said to be the widest in the country. Centuries old amazing giant trees, ferns and vines in a thick rainforest envelop your ride through thick forested hills that enclose the falls. Islets are on the swimming ground, with slippery logs where you can cross for a good view, plus multi-layered stones as pathways. Every morning, the area is blessed with a sprinkle of a rainbow that appears between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.


Tinuy-an Falls is located in a deep ravine in Barangay Borboanan, Bislig City. The falls plunges 55 metres (180 ft) high from the top of the three tiered cascading waterfalls. It is 95 feet wide



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