Side-trip to Tumalog Falls, Mag-Ambak Falls or Toslob Falls

A natural and unique waterfalls which contains a lot of turned-over umbrella like stone formations where water cascades from its source.

15 minutes or 5kms far from Butanding area. You can ride a habal-habal or a multicab to go there for 120pesos round trip and a 20pesos entrance fee. You can also hire a habal-habal going back to the entrance area if you're lazy walking for30 pesos. Though prices may vary depends on how you haggle. :)

Along the hi-way signage

sumilon island view along the way to tumalog falls

view along the way to tumalog falls

Entrance Ticket

view of the falls from the entrance
from here you have to walk by foot... 

view of the falls from afar

giant bamboo near the falls 

tumalog falls

tumalog falls

tumalog falls

tumalog falls

tumalog falls

tumalog falls

tumalog falls

Other Places of Interest in Oslob

Heirlooms and Other Treasures of Old Oslob

The following treasures of old Oslob was innagurated last May 2012:

The Immaculate Conception Parish Church, which officially became an independent parish on January 8, 1847.

The Church Walls and Gates, which were constructed in 1875 to serve as one of the defense frontlines of the complex against the Moro Marauders.

The statue of Fr. Julian Bermejo who was hailed by Cebuanos as “El Parroco Capitan” for his courage and military prowess and for initiating the construction of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church.

Other places to visit/check:

Brgy Daanlunsod ( along the way from Tan-awan (tuki watching) going to Oslob proper) - Nigad Tree a centuries-old legendary tree, 1916 "atabay" water pump, old houses and watch towers.


Baluarte, Lantawan or watchtower - made up of coral stones and built along the coastline of Oslob. Constructed in 1788, by Father Bermejo served as a lookout stations in detecting the coming of Moro pirate ships which helped Father Bermejo fought and won many wars.

The 1788 church belfry tower - a four-storey belfry, built during the time of Fray Mauricio Alvarez (1866-1881). Belfry tower has 11 bells, with the earliest bell cast in 1825.  Used to be a five-level tower, but a strong typhoon destroyed the topmost floor. 

The Old Spanish Cuartel - this fort has fortified settlement walls with five bastions still remaining.

 1916 "atabay" water pump 

Brgy. Daanlunsod is along the way from Tan-awan (tuki watching)

"Watch Tower" along the hi-way in Brgy. Daanlunsod 

"Nigad Tree" a centuries-old legendary tree

statue of Fr. Julian Bermejo

statue of Fr. Julian Bermejo

About "Baluarte "

Baluarte, Lantawan or watchtower

interior of the church

side of the church

wedding crasher :D 

front of the church and belfry

belfry tower

belfry tower

   

Old Spanish Cuartel

remains of Cuartel

remains of Cuartel

remains of Cuartel

trees "ipil-ipil" along the church walls and gates

trees "ipil-ipil" along the church walls and gates

Tuki - Butanding - Whale Shark Experience in Oslob

Swimming with whale shark or Tuki or Butanding in Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu.

 

other fishes with the tuki along the area

here's my swimming with the tuki picture

view along the bay

Sumilon Island 

Tuki experience

Here's what you have to do while swimming with the whate shark:

-  Never ever touch the tuki to avoid any ailments.

-  Keep about 5 meters distance away from the tukis to allow them swim freely.

-  Do not use any sunblock or lotion.

-  Minimal movements only to avoid bubbles and refrain from splashing into the water.

After the briefing about the do's and dont's you can go to the registration area and pay the following fees:

300 – tuki watching (on the boat)

500 – snorkling (swimming with tuki – with snorkle gear included)

600 – diving (with out the gears and tanks)

500 – camera rental for 30 min.

For more information, you can contact:

Manolito “dodong” Munoz

09327733438 / 09232841008

Manong Dodong will really help you depending on your needs whether for room accommodation or how to go to other places of interest in Oslob.

For more info kindly post on the comment box.

Have FUN with your own Tuki experience!