I’m intrigued though why most photos of this falls are from the same vantage point- up from what seems to be a bridge and the side of the falls, a ledge. All photos suggest this falls is wide, its different catch basins deep and the boulders on are as big as houses! I have yet to see a photo up close from below the bridge. So that was in intended to do in this trip. It ended exactly that anyway.
There’s no way you can get good photos from up there on top a boulder, jousting for space with other visitors. When I saw two locals going under the bridge, I asked permission from the falls management to go down, take photos under the bridge and trek Aliwagwag upstream from the right, shallower side. “Kaya nimo?” (Can you do it?) asked the park attendant. “It’s slippery down there you might trip off” her added. “Well, I came this far I’d probably not settle for just another photo of this beautiful falls” I politely said. “Ok, just take care” said the park guard.
Here are my photos of Aliwagwag Falls from down under…the bridge!
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Recommendation:
Need I say more? This place is well maintained, very accessible with friendly park attendants. If your up for a swim, head to the upper tier of the falls. I think this place is better photographed early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the bright sun settled already.
Caution:
Before you guys get ideas of following what I did, hear this. Yes its definitely slippery in some areas under the bridge. The pool of water is deeper there too. The shallow upstream portion to the right facing the falls is made of silt and sand. Don’t walk on it as it is often loose and is hip level deep! There’s no established trail there! So think again. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
