How to get to Barili Cebu and it's famous Mantayupan Falls

Mantayupan Fals, Barili, Cebu

Barili

For years, I have been passing through this place not knowing what it has to offer. I have always considered Moalboal as my all time favorite in the south and in going there buses will always do a quick stop at one of Barili's landmarks, the Shamrock building. If you have enjoyed Moalboal's white beach and corals or enjoyed a quick dip at the fresh cold waters of Kawasan Falls in Badian then most likely you would also want to check out what this town can offer.

Barili Rice Fields

My first checking of the place was when my work team got invited to a barangay fiesta. After all the eating and chitchatting, our host wanted to show us around and decided to take us to Mantayupan Falls. I have heard about the falls from friends who have visited the place but did not think it was worth checking specially that I have been going back and forth to Kawasan whenever family friends would come over to Cebu.

We took our motorbikes with us going to the site, passing through wide-open rice fields, on a well paved road and at the end of it, is the multi-tiered Mantayupan Falls. Although the falls, does not give you a wide swimming area and a crystal clear water compared to Kawasan, It's unobstructed view of the 98 meters water falls make up for it's beauty. There are no constructed cottages around the falls itself giving you a great nature's feel.

How to get there

From any part of Cebu City

First step is to get to the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT).

• If you are not familiar with the city and doesn't know where it is located, you can always take a taxi for convenience in travel.
• If you know the place, head down to the Cebu south Bus Terminal (CSBT) via jeepney.

*Fare:         Taxi                   =                Php 80.00 (+ -)

                   Jeepney             =                Php 7.50

Arrival at Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT)

Upon arriving at the Cebu South Bus Terminal (CSBT), you can always choose from the three Bus Companies plying for the Barili route. The CERES BUS, LIBRANDO BUS, and the ROUGH RIDERS BUS. I personally recommend taking the CERES Bus Lines, but you can take any of the three.

Note: 

• Make sure to read the Bus route signage. All Buses that has Barili, Badian, Moalboal can be taken for the trip.
• Ceres Bus and Rough Riders Bus can be found inside the Cebu South Bus Terminal, while Librando Bus can be found at it's own terminal located right across the Cebu South Bus Terminal.
• Take the left side seats of the bus to get the best road side views
• Travel time is 2 hours for the bus then another 10 mins. if you go to Mantayupan Falls on a motorbike.

*Bus Fare : Cebu City - Barili = Php. 70.00
Check Bus Schedules HERE.

Arrival at Barili's Shamrock Building - Bus stop

CERES bus stop Shamrock Building

Tell the bus driver or the conductor to drop you off at the Shamrock building. Most buses will make a stop over of the place so you will not miss it.

Once you get down from the bus, go across the street and you will find a lot of tricycles and motorbikes for hire that can take you to the falls.

*Fare: Php. 20.00 per head

Mantayupan Falls

For those who will bring their own vehicles, the landmark to make the left turn for the falls would be the 7/11 store or the road going to their public market. You can always ask the locals for directions and they would be happy assist. Parking area is at the entrance of the falls.

*Roosting area available
*Overnight rooms with aircon are already available
Room rates : Needs confirmation but most likely would range from Php. 1000.00 - 1500.00

*Falls Entrance Fee : Php. 20.00

  Parking Fee : Php. 20.00 : 4 wheels

Other things you can do and check in Barili

1. Go stair-climbing on it's 400 steps stair starting right at the entrance of Mantayupan falls.
2. Take a quick dip at it's fresh water springs (Boloc-Boloc Spring/ Tinubdan)
3. Hike it's mountains historical mountains
4. Go swimming at Sayaw beach and Candugay

Candugay - Tinubdan - 400 steps stair to the falls water source

Don't forget to have a taste at it's Halo2x, Otap and Ice cream from the Milk Station

Halo2x - Shamrock Otap - Barili Milk Station

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