Tappiya Falls

Tappiya Falls is a 70-meter high cascade waterfall located in Batad, Banaue, Ifugao, near the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Batad Rice Terraces. It is one of the most visited natural attractions in the Cordillera region. Reached by a steep trek through rice terraces and forest, the falls features a wide curtain of water plunging into a natural pool surrounded by cliffs and vegetation.

Visitors can expect a strenuous trek from Batad village down steep concrete steps and forest trails for about 30-45 minutes each way to reach the falls. The site features a tall, wide waterfall dropping into a large, cold natural pool suitable for swimming and wading. Surroundings include forested cliffs, boulders, and views of the Batad Rice Terraces along the trail. There are no large built structures; the area is natural and requires a local guide.

Located within the cultural landscape of the Batad Rice Terraces, part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras UNESCO World Heritage Site, created by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago. The terraces and surrounding natural features reflect traditional Ifugao agricultural knowledge and community practices.