Hike to Bugtong-Bato Falls
Bugtong-Bato is a 7-tiered waterfall that is accessible through walk or foot trail located in the Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique. But one must have to cross rivers and terraces inside the thriving forest. It is 7 kilometers away from the town proper or poblacion.
It is a tributary to the amazing Tibiao River. Among the 7-tiers, only 3 is open for guest. If you want to visit all the tiers, that would require a whole day, an expert guide and a river trekking skill.
Starting off from the inland habal-habal(motorcycle) ride along zig-zag, up and down tracks surrounded by dense forest, you can pass by Tibiao River in Brgy. Tuno providing a good place for travelers to try their hands at kayaking. Kayaking offers at all skills levels. a swim to river to coll off the summer heat. The water is usually placid during the summer months, but the rainy season brings in stronger currents for a more adventure-pumping ride. It is a great experience before reaching the falls.
Further along the barangay, about an hour's trek past terraced rice paddies and suspension bridges brings you to the first of seven waterfalls that comprises the Bugtong-Bato falls. The scenery to the falls was just stunning. Each tier tests your outdoor skills, and physical involvement is a must since one needs to climb up almost-vertical slopes to get to the second tier and then the third, which has an inviting natural pool and cool breeze that will soothe your tired feet and aching body. You can try to repel down the falls and swim in the chilly water. I experienced this of adventure and reached up to the third tier, which we were advised to stay only up to that point. It is advisable to use only footwear with good traction to secure safety trip.
After all these muscle-demanding activities, travelers can turn in to a relaxing hot bath unique in Antique. It is not the usual hot bath that you know because this works on a giant wok or kawa with water heated by wood fire roaring underneath. This giant wok can hold six people and offers herbal treatment.
Tibiao is known for its exciting eco-adventure park. Bugtong-Bato fall is a secret paradise of Antique and a growing tourist attraction nowadays that will make you relax, enjoy the trip and the scene, and complete your vacation itinerary. A fun and exciting summer destination, indeed!
(Photos were taken from Google)
Bugtong-Bato is a 7-tiered waterfall that is accessible through walk or foot trail located in the Barangay Tuno, Tibiao, Antique. But one must have to cross rivers and terraces inside the thriving forest. It is 7 kilometers away from the town proper or poblacion.
Starting off from the inland habal-habal(motorcycle) ride along zig-zag, up and down tracks surrounded by dense forest, you can pass by Tibiao River in Brgy. Tuno providing a good place for travelers to try their hands at kayaking. Kayaking offers at all skills levels. a swim to river to coll off the summer heat. The water is usually placid during the summer months, but the rainy season brings in stronger currents for a more adventure-pumping ride. It is a great experience before reaching the falls.
Further along the barangay, about an hour's trek past terraced rice paddies and suspension bridges brings you to the first of seven waterfalls that comprises the Bugtong-Bato falls. The scenery to the falls was just stunning. Each tier tests your outdoor skills, and physical involvement is a must since one needs to climb up almost-vertical slopes to get to the second tier and then the third, which has an inviting natural pool and cool breeze that will soothe your tired feet and aching body. You can try to repel down the falls and swim in the chilly water. I experienced this of adventure and reached up to the third tier, which we were advised to stay only up to that point. It is advisable to use only footwear with good traction to secure safety trip.
You have tried a lot of exciting and muscle-demanding adventures in your life. Why not try a very fine and relaxing one?
One great experience is Rambutan picking. You can try it at Nica Farm located in Barangay La Paz, Tibiao in Antique Province. It's fine to see rambutan in its native setting. The farm has its slave of carabaos and rows upon rows of rambutan trees will amaze and excite you to pick one and taste it. A refreshing scene from the usual farm you used to fell.
Nica Farm was named after the owner's youngest daughter, and is actually a private fruit orchard. But they do open the place to tourists for fruit picking during weekends for a very affordable fee. A humble and generous business, I can say. You can eat everything you picked and you can even bring some at much cheaper price rather than those being sold in the market.
The usual rambutans which I know to have tastes sweet are the red ones and the green ones considered unripe. But on Nica Farm, the farm folks says that green ones are actually much sweeter than it's red counterpart.
At the back of the island are grassy hills that visitors can hike for stunning views of the mainland and nearly islands, including the Nablag Islet which one can walk via a sandbar during low tide.
Although most visitors come in the island for day trips, they can also camp at the beach or stay at the villager's multipurpose hall for the night if they want to experience the total exploration in the island. The island does not have round-the-clock access to electricity, but that is what exactly makes the island perfect for those who want to unplug.
My blog is all about discovering Antique. It includes the virgin tourist spots and livelihood of Antiqueños found in the province. Antique is one of the province of Panay island in Region 6, Western Visayas you surely can get the great and the total summer experience you ever had in your life. It's a perfect vacation getaway with your family, friends, colleagues and love ones.
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