Pagsanjan Falls

Pagsanjan Falls (indigenous name: Magdapio Falls) are one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls are one of the major tourist attractions in the region. The falls are reached by a river trip on dugout canoe known locally as shooting the rapids, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan. The town itself dates from early Spanish times and lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Balanac and the Bumbungan.The waterfalls are actually located within the boundaries of Cavinti, Laguna but access by a boat originates from the town of Pagsanjan.

Pagsanjan, famous for shooting the rapids of Pagsanjan Falls, is separated from Tutubi's hometown Paete by the towns of Lumban, famous for barong (formal wear of Filipinos), and the sleepy town of Kalayaan. The town got it's name from the word Pinagsangahan which means "a place where branch off" due to the town's location of the branch of theroad going to Lumban to the left and Luisiana (Cavinti and Lucban) to the right.The true name of Pagsanjan Falls is Magdapio Falls and actually located in Cavinti town.

There is a cave behind the waterfalls named Devil's Cave. The river is called Bumbungan river that cuts through a gorge lined with lush vegetation and various small waterfalls.

The upstream boat ride takes about an hour while the return trip is just around 45 minutes.  Each boat (banca) sits 4 people, two boatmen with paddles who jump from rocks on the way to steer the boat, and two tourists.

The Pagsanjan Falls, Laguna, Philippines, are a famous waterfall about 92 km from Manila.
To reach the Falls, visitors must undertake an exciting trip upriver by banca (boat), passing through 16 thrilling rapids en route. The boats are expertly steered through this exciting route by the banceros (boatmen).