About Maxibab Falls
Maxibab Falls is a natural waterfall located in Barangay Santa Filomena, Municipality of Calanasan, Apayao Province in the Cordillera Administrative Region of northern Luzon, Philippines. It is listed among the natural attractions of Calanasan and Apayao, set within a forested and rural environment. The falls is known for its natural cascade and surrounding vegetation and forms part of the province's eco-tourism sites promoted for nature-based visitation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural waterfall set in a forested and rural landscape in Santa Filomena. The site features a cascade surrounded by vegetation and natural rock formations, accessed via local barangay roads and foot trails from Calanasan town proper. The setting is undeveloped and natural, offering a quiet environment for sightseeing and photography. Facilities are minimal and the final approach typically involves trekking.
Key highlights
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Natural waterfall located in Barangay Santa Filomena, Calanasan
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Forested and rural setting in northern Apayao, Cordillera Administrative Region
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Listed as a natural eco-tourism attraction of Calanasan municipality
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Natural cascade surrounded by vegetation and rock formations
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Undeveloped nature site accessible via local roads and trails
Route
| By road | Accessible by road to Calanasan (Ferdinand Marcos) town proper via the Kabugao-Calanasan road network, then by local barangay road to Santa Filomena followed by foot trail to the falls; final access often requires habal-habal or 4x4 and local guide |
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| By public transport | Public vans and buses operate to Calanasan from Kabugao and nearby Cagayan towns; onward travel to Santa Filomena is by hired habal-habal or local vehicle and walking trail |