The Cascading Beauty of Davao del Norte

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                     Panas Waterfalls, New Corella

 

Panas Waterfalls is an eco-friendly and protected site situated in Brgy. Carcor, New Corella, Davao del Norte. These natural cascading waterfalls are famed in New Corella, makes the town as one of the ideal getaways for those people who are nature lovers and liked outdoor escape such as; river trekking or any water adventure. New Corella, in fact, is one of the top eco-tourism destinations in the Davao region and lined as one of the popular choices by travelers in the province.

The resort is operated by LGU’s of New Corella, they developed the site and still on the process of progress to make the place as one of the most visited eco-tourism sites not only in town but the entire province of Davao del Norte and to their neighboring provinces. Panas Inland Resort, offers differently layered of streams that anyone can enjoy and relax, each basin has its own spot for you to dip and chill, and the water is really clean, clear and soothingly cold.

A must-visit destination to embrace and experience Mother Nature at her finest.

 

 

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How to get there:

1. From Manila, there are daily flights directly to Davao City, which is the entry point to Davao del Norte particular in New Corella.
2. From the airport, the best way is to catch a bus/van right in front of the airport. Actually, those bus/van passes there are off to North of Mindanao. Just take any bus/van, they are most likely going/passing in Tagum City. The fare is Php100 and took you an hour of getting there.
3. Upon reaching the terminal station in Tagum City, the terminal to New Corella is on the other side in front of their bus terminal. Jeepneys are basically, the primary mode of transportation from the city to other nearby municipalities.
4. Of those, take a “New Corella” route jeep and took you only 30 mins travel time to reach the town proper of New Corella. The fare is only a Php30/head basis.
5. From there, tricycle “pedicabs” and motorcycle “habal-habal” are available off/to Panas Waterfalls. Just tell the driver where you headed off and the fare is Php30 individually and took you less than 25 mins to reach the said falls.

Note: always ask the locals.

 

Where to stay:

I highly suggest only a day tour since the place is still on the process of improvements. Day tour cottages are available with a minimal fee but for those who wanted to stay there overnight, sad to say but there are no available rooms (on-hold) and cottages to stay for a night. And of course, they highly discourage camping in the area for the moment, I guess for mosquitoes bites, and or most important thing is for safety and security purposes.

Note: In case, you bring your tents, camping materials and wanted to stay there for a night, please ask assistance to the people there especially the LGU-Tourism Office, since they are the ones who operated the resort and most likely staying there overnight is subject for approval. 

 

Where to eat:

Food stalls are available near the entrance and also across the river, there is a store that is owned privately which you can buy your basic needs, snacks, and drinks. I highly advised bringing your food with you because the restaurant is not available in the area and or nearby.

Resort About:

1. Entrance Fee: Php30/head
2. Parking Fee: Php10/vehicle
3. Table & Chairs: Php100 – actually it depends
4. Cottages: Php300 – Php400 – good for groups
5. No Food Corkage

 

Things to do:

1. Picnic
2. Swimming
3. Day Camping
4. Falls/River Trekking
5. Eat and Play
6. Unwind and Relax

 

When to go:

• Weekdays or lean days (to avoid the influx of tourists)
• Summer (soothing cool water)

 

Travel Notes:

1. Search the area first before going there. (safety and security first, availability of transportation, accommodation, foods and etc.)
2. Create your itinerary for the sequence of your travel. (where first, stop for your meal, activities in the area, the time you’ll be spending in that area, the most important is where to stay and etc.)
3. Budget or Money. (the cost or expenses of your travel.)
4. What to bring. (camera, phone, power bank, charger, neccessities or travel kit, your medicine, tent if you are camping in the beach/island, and more important to bring.)
5. If you travel in a group better to seek a rented van or what depends on you so that you can go with your itinerary directly and less budget of course.
6. If you’re a solo traveler, you own your time so better to have a map or guidelines and extra money of course.

(Solo or Group has its own advantages and disadvantages when it comes to travel.)

7. Take note of the travel time and how long you will be staying in that particular area.
8. You have to consider the events. (summer, the influx of tourists and the most important is the weather).
9. Also, preparation. (when, where and what to do) so that everything will be okay.
10. Lastly, be a responsible tourist and a traveler.

 

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