Maria Cristina Falls
A waterfall on the Agus River near Iligan, nearly 100 metres high and often called the twin falls because the flow splits in two. It powers hydroelectric plants that supply much of Mindanao, so the flow is partly controlled, and it is part of a protected area.
- Where
- Iligan, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 8.1833, 124.1944
Get the Maria Cristina Falls stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Maria Cristina Falls. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Northern Mindanao volume with your photos and a note.
Near Maria Cristina Falls
Mount Kalatungan 72 km
A dormant volcano in Bukidnon, in central Mindanao, with a series of peaks and a protected forest of mossy trees. It is a challenging climb for experienced trekkers, with views over the Pulangi valley and across to the Kitanglad range.
Mount Kitanglad 79 km
An inactive volcano in Bukidnon and the centre of the Kitanglad Mountain Range natural park, rising to about 2,899 metres. The forest is home to the Philippine eagle, and local Talaandig and Higaonon people regard the mountain as sacred.
Grand Mosque of Cotabato 109 km
The Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Philippines, in Cotabato City. It was built with funds from the sultan of Brunei and opened in 2011. Its golden dome and four tall minarets are visible across the city.
Sunken Cemetery 124 km
A submerged cemetery off Catarman on Camiguin island, which sank into the sea after the volcanic eruption of 1871. A large cross now marks the spot, and divers and snorkellers visit the old graves beneath the water.
Mount Hibok-Hibok 125 km
An active volcano on Camiguin island, at about 1,332 metres, with a destructive eruption in 1951. Hot springs, cold springs and waterfalls lie on its lower slopes, and hikers can climb to the summit and a small crater lake.
Apo Island 142 km
A small volcanic island off the southern tip of Negros, about 7 kilometres from the coast, run as a community managed marine sanctuary since the 1980s. Divers and snorkellers come for the reef and the green turtles that feed close to the beach.
Loboc Church 163 km
The San Pedro Apostol Parish Church in Loboc, Bohol, also known as the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Extremadura. It stands near the Loboc River and is a notable example of the island's Spanish era churches.
Panglao Island 163 km
An island linked by bridge to the south western coast of Bohol, with white sand beaches such as Alona Beach and some of the best diving in the Visayas. Reefs and drop offs lie just offshore, and the island is the usual base for trips to Bohol.
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Questions
Where is Maria Cristina Falls?
Maria Cristina Falls is in Iligan, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mount Kalatungan (72 km), Mount Kitanglad (79 km), Grand Mosque of Cotabato (109 km).
How do I get the Maria Cristina Falls stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Maria Cristina Falls and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Northern Mindanao volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Maria Cristina Falls before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Northern Mindanao volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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