The main outlet of the Philippines' largest freshwater (Great Lake Lanao), Maria Cristina falls is controlled by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant operated by National Power Corporation (NPC). It is known as the "Fountain Head of Progress" and "Mother of Industry" because it is the main source of electric power of Iligan City and the entire Mindanao.
Maria Cristina falls is also called the "Twin Falls" due to the rock that divides the cascade in its brink. Swimming is strictly prohibited due to the strong current given by the falls. This is the 8th tallest waterfall in the country with water that plunges from a cliff measuring 320ft tall. It is located 9.3 kilometers away SW of the city central at the boundaries of barangays Maria Cristina, Ditucalan, and Buru-un.
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The first time we went there was my brother's field trip. I'm the one wearing a pink bonnet. That was way back 2005 and the falls is still fascinating as before. We are at the third floor of the viewing deck of NPC and at our backs is the dazzling Maria Cristina falls. They reduced the flow at that time because of power saving so we only saw a part of it. (They occasionally do that even at present)
Also there are monkeys freely roaming around the site, better be mindful of your things then. They even attempted to go inside our bus when we were there!
Admission fee for adults is 30php while for students and senior citizens is only 20php (bring i.d's incase of validation). To get there ask the driver of the jeepney that you'll hire from the city to drop you at the crossing going to Maria Cristina falls, from there you will see the NPC Nature's Park sign then voila! Enjoy and bon voyage!
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