Bugtong-Bato Falls

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)