“The Hidden Paradise of Kidapawan: MAWIG (PANIKI) FALLS”

Every Filipino who grew up in a specific section of the Philippines is proud of their maintained, well-practiced, and beautiful traditions and culture. Visit and experience the amazing sites, people, and history of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In this post, we'll travel to the northern portion of Cotabato, to the Soccsksargen district, and learn about the third fascinating class of Kidapawan urban dwellers, as well as their modern and traditional cultures.

Do you know that "Kidapawan" is made up of two basic words: "Kida" and "Pawan"? Because Kidapawan is located beneath Mt. Apo, the word "Kida" means "near" and "Pawan" means "spring in the highland." Mt. Apo, also known as Apo Sandawa among the local community, is a massive and active volcano surrounded by hardwood trees, waterfalls, and hot springs.

Mawig (Paniki) Falls Eco-River Park is located in the foothills of Mt. Apo, inside the Manobo village of Barangay Balabag, a 80 feet high and 7 feet deep in its plunge pool waterfalls. This 1.9km trail starts at Umpan Village in Sitio Mook and climbs to an elevation of 930m in over an hour. Since the area is protected, visitors are limited to 50 per day for A High Value, Low Impact in Nature, High Impact for People, and No Mass Tourism. These six bridges are accessible to all tourists, three of them are hanging. Three river pools, all named in Manobo dialect.

Opens Monday-Sunday (Reservations at Kidapawan City Tourism Office in Poblacion)

ENTRANCE

• ADULT- 500pesos (per head)

• CHILDREN- 400pesos (per head)

• 5 Years Old and Below-(FREE)

INCLUSIONS

• REGISTRATION FEE

• ECO GUIDE FEE

• SOUVENIR ITEM

• MEAL AND DRINKS

• CERTIFICATE

SMOKING AND ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE FALLS

Location: At the foothills of Mt. Apo, Sitio Mook, Barangay Balabag in Kidapawan City

by: Hannah Hiqal

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