I have always been looking for an opportunity to break away from my daily, somewhat monotonous routine. After the long absence of travel, I just needed someplace to go so that it would displace the boredom that crept into my life. The feeling of being confined at home has never agreed with me.
A waterfall attraction, the Tousuvan Ecopark features the Tousuvan Falls or popularly known as the Bongolanon Falls in the town of Magpet, North Cotabato. This natural heritage in the southern-central part of Mindanao covers a huge area of flora and fauna and had been under the care of the local government Unit of Magpet since its discovery. With a minimal fee from visitors and tourists, the natural resort is well-preserved and maintained.
The falls are about 30 meters high with a wide pool below with cold, crystal-clear waters. The falls are surrounded by different sizes and formations of rocks, framed by tall trees covered with mosses and ferns. A variety of flora are located just before you enter its luxuriating waters. Nearby cottages are built for picnickers.
Reliable information passed on to me has it that these falls were formed some more than a hundred years ago and were discovered by adventurous locals hiking in these mountains.
The Tou svavan Falls are situated at the base of the highest peak of the Philippines—the Mount Apo Natural Park—hence the water is quite fresh and cool. With the passing of time, the friction generated by the Mount Apo's water, gradually, perhaps also opened a way for its flowing course to expand in width and length.
Tousuvan Falls is some 20 to 30 minutes away from Kidapawan, the capital city of North Cotabato. The falls can be seen from afar as you enter the highly elevated vicinity of the ecopark with its lush surrounding vegetation. Stairs lead to the wide open space where the cottages are also located. There is a restroom; the lawn is landscaped. The entire area is clean.
A small, local Bagobo village tribe has preserved the secluded beauty of the waterfalls, popularly known as Tousuvan Falls or Bongolanon Falls. The P20 entrance fee, plus another P20 for parking and a fee for cottages, all go into maintaining its environment and facilities.
On the other hand, the town of Magpet has numerous cascading waterfalls, but the most famous is Tousuvan Falls.
Tousuvan Falls is a calm getaway, a true beauty. I chose to feel the tranquility of the place instead of taking a dip into its icy waters.
As many people come to visit this remarkable site, Tousuvan Ecopark in Bongolanon, Magpet, North Cotabato is only one of numerous natural heritages the Philippine islands are known to possess.
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