Casaroro Falls

Mountain adventures and nature trips would always suggest excitement and fun no matter if it means taking a challenging trek on steep trails. It can be exhausting but definitely irresistible. And this is how one would exactly describe an adventure trip to Casaroro Falls. All you need is to warm yourself up, prepare for an exciting ride and get ready to burn some fats on your way to Negros Oriental’s most photographed waterfall.

Casaroro Falls is one of the treasures of the municipality of Valencia and one of the top tourist destinations in Negros Oriental. Its name was coined after the phrase “Casa ni Roro” which means “House of Roro”. From Valencia, you must take a rough habal-habal ride up to the mountains and it would cost at least a hundred pesos per person, and when it rains the road could also be slippery making the journey even tougher. But when you have the luxury of time, you may choose to hike it up like most foreign visitors do.

Indeed the travel is not easy. As you make it to the jump-off to the waterfall, you still have to trek down a 350-step concrete staircase constructed for safety. Then, the excitement grows as you go down and witness a perfect view of the dense tropical foliage of the place. And finally, when you reach the falls and begin to get acquainted with the hypnotizing beauty of this wonderful gift from Mother Nature herself, you can say it’s absolutely worth such strenuous endeavor. A vista of such spectacular piece of nature awaits you. Enclosed by lush foliage and natural rock formations, Casaroro falls is a perfect place to get real close to nature.

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the Casaroro falls stands out having a majestic height of 100 feet. Another unique feature of this waterfall is that the water plunges heavily and mightily, causing a thunderous roar as it touches the deep cold basin although the cascade is noticeably narrow.

It is also a great place to have a picnic and there are small huts available. Usually there aren’t many people around so you can expect a more intimate encounter with nature – hear the sound of cascading water, relax under the shed of towering trees, and see rare species of birds.

Casaroro falls is heralded as the most beautiful waterfall in Valencia and indeed a must-see tourist destination. For your convenience you can hire a tour guide in Valencia, and if you are in a group it is also possible to rent a van that can take you up to the point where you have to trek.