Tuesday, February 23, 2010

San Luis' Caunayan Falls and Stream

Caunayan Falls in Barangay L. Pimentel is one of the most accessible falls in San Luis, Aurora. It is only a hundred meter walk from a dirt road.

The Falls used to spray strongly from a thick-foliage cliff but El Nino seem to take its toll on this one because the downpour of the water is a lot gentler and thinner. In fact, this has gotta be one of the gentlest falls I have seen.

The falls flow into a crystal-clear stream ringed by sandy bank The pool is shallow making it an idyllic place for a cool swim.

Since the place is very accessible, it is a favorite picnic site for locals of San Luis and the adjacent towns of Baler and Maria Aurora as well. In fact, at the time of my visit, there are several families enjoying their lunch at the area.

Surrounding the Falls and the natural pool are large boulders and stones of different sizes which form part of an excellent water scape in the area. Water from the fool flows into these rocks forming a soothing sound that will make you wanna lie down and sleep.

The thick greenery of the cliff and the hills complemented the natural vibe of the place. Fresh air, clear waters, lovely sight - just amazing.

To go there, hire a jeep or take a private vehicle from Baler town proper to Barangay Real in San Luis, where a short walk from the end of the road near the river will take you to the falls. A motorcycle can take you within a couple of minutes from the falls.

With its vast landscape, San Luis in Aurora Province definitely has lots more to offer. Sadly, I only had limited time to explore the place but hopefully, I could go back there soon to explore more on the alluvial, foothill and mountain landscapes of the place.


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21 comments:

  1. The falls is probably more vigorous during the rainy season. Does it die out during the height of summer?

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  2. natuwa naman ako sa falls....minature at parang ang peaceful, parang bigla nalang sumulpot out of nowhere....hehe

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  3. It's been ages I didn't play at waterfall. The one in the photos are really so beautiful! Must be very nice to jump into the freezing cold river.

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  4. nice to see streams as pristine as those still exists in the philippines.

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  5. Medyo manipis nga yung falls pero ang ganda naman nung stream. Soothing bro.

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  6. what a perfect place to spend a day; no camping allowed?

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  7. Really an unspoiled place... the last picture is wonderful !

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  8. this must have been the waterfalls we visited in Aurora--don't remember the name of the place.:p

    it was in my outing in Aurora when i first tasted pako (wild fern) salad and i'm hooked eversince.:p

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  9. wow, mother nature at her best!
    great captures!

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  10. OO nga, parang see through curtain yung falls. But I love the effect that it gave. Love that last pix too! Looks like a nice place indeed and the beauty of it... no need for long treks!

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  11. ganda ng tubig sa unang picture. kaya lang hindi yata nasama ang isang picture na may emo. hahaha... kitakits sa sabado! yahoo!

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  12. I like the first photo, parang may theme
    " enlightenment".

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  13. Well, since you have very limited time in Mindanao, you cannot go to Lake Sebu for the falls...too bad, maybe next time?

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  14. these photos remind me of my childhood days...very inviting!

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  15. Ang cute sobra ang falls. Para syang nagsa-shine. Sarap maligo..

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  16. I have been thinking, thinking, thinking of where to go this summer. Have not gone out of town in ages. Then I remembered your blog. Now, browsing now through your photos, I'm suffering from option paralysis! LOL.

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  17. Love the waterfall and the crystal clear stream!

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  18. The other watefalls of Aurora:

    http://batangbaler.net/aurora-waterfalls/

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  19. true.... super ganda tlga ng falls n toh. the 1st time n nkita ko un gandang ganda n tlga aq... at ang lamig p ng tubig

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  20. LS: That is a beautiful stream, you captured it so well.

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