Valencia Negros Oriental - Trip to Casaroro Falls

Last November 1, 2012, I shared a tragic incident that happened in Casaroro Falls HERE. That post was not intended to discourage people from visiting the mighty waterfalls in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

Casaroro Falls - source

It may not look beautiful in the photos, but the waterfall was really enchanting. This is one of the most famous tourist destination in Negros Oriental province. The water gushes down 100 feet to the ground causing a deep swimming hole and flows to a narrow stream. This is actually what makes Casaroro Falls unique. 

Casaroro Falls

How to get there? Lemme take you with me.

All you have to do is to get to Dumaguete City. From the city, a public utility jeep or a pedicab (trike) can take you to the cool town of Valencia, Negros Oriental. Friendly locals will help you get a public motorcycle for you to reach Casaroro Falls entrance. 

phioxee, Tito Albert, Janette, and Xoxo_Grah

With my blogger friend Xoxo_Grah, Janet, and Tito Albert, we decided to explore Casaroro Falls for the first time. We have our own motorcycle, so transportation wasn't a problem to us. You can also rent a motorcycle in the city for Php 100.00/5 hours if you wish to get there on your own convenience. 

The road was fine, and the ride was really fun. Temperature started to drop as we went higher. Valencia is 500 meter above sea level, so better wear jackets and coats. 

me and my bike (Titan)

hike to Casaroro Falls

Finally, we reached the entrance, and for an affordable good-as-donation cash, we proceed to hike down to Casaroro Falls. We ignored the tiring 350 stair step just to see the majestic waterfall. The excitement and enthusiasm were all on our faces.

For my six years stay here in Valencia, I never dared to visit the waterfall. My aunt keeps telling me unpleasant stories about the place. But when visiting the place, those stories were becoming real. There were a lot of boulders everywhere. Wild ferns and lush of thick plants surrounded us.

me relating the November 1 incident to my friends

Janette at the top of the biggest boulder I've seen. I envied her. I was afraid to climb.

The deafening stillness of the place really bothers me. It felt like someone was watching us. Another noticeable thing is the waterfall itself. The water angrily plunges to the ground. It's quite troubling. Among the waterfalls I have visited, this was a different experience. I couldn't help but think about the incident that happened in Casaroro Falls last November 1, 2012 HERE. It was a little bit scary.

broken bridge after a Typhoon (sorry forgot if it's Pablo or Sendong)

stream from Casaroro Falls

Tito Albert and Janette

Though I enjoyed the adventure, but honestly, I don't want to visit the enchanting waterfall again. But if you happen to be in Negros Oriental, don't hesitate to visit the place. 

Casaroro Falls

Just don't forget to ask assistance from Valencia or Dumaguete City's tourism office. You can also ask me to help you. I'd be more than willing to give you the details. 

Phioxee at Casaroro Falls

This is all for now. This post was actually sitting on my draft for many weeks now. I just posted it today, because I wanted to complete all blog post about Valencia. And I'd like to thank Lara of Lara Lizard blog for the cute ring she sent to me.

Just me, 
Phioxee