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Discover Cagayan De Oro City Day 2 - Part 1 Maria Cristina Falls

July 7, 2023
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This is a photo and video journal of Day 2 - Part 1 of our family outing to Cagayan De Oro City, Mindanao Island in the Philippines. It features our visit to the majestic Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City.
Getting There
The first part of our ride is from Lapasan to the Westbound Bus Station via jeepney.

Today's itinerary starts with our hike from our simple but cozy accommodation in Lapasan to the canteen for our home-cooked breakfast.





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A local tricycle

Breakfast Time



Our simple but delicious breakfast


Meeting our new furry friend.


This puppy is also bidding us safe travel.






Jeepney ride to the Bus station










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Bus station to Iligan City












From Westbound Bus Station to Maria Cristina Falls
It is a 3-hour public transportation ride from our accommodation to Maria Cristina Falls.























Stop over













Dropping off at Agus Bridge









National Power Corporation Nature's Park



Maria Cristina Falls is Closed to the Public
When we arrived, our excitement turned to disappointment because the guard told us that the falls is closed to the public. The road to Maria Cristina Falls is closed because it is not passable due to a landslide caused by continuous rain. 
Maria Cristina Falls is named after two legendary sisters, Maria and Cristina, who are said to have lived near the falls and tragically sacrificed themselves for the love of a man. The story tells of a handsome young man loved by both sisters. To resolve the conflict, each sister, in turn, sacrificed herself by jumping into the falls. The young man, heartbroken, named the falls Maria Cristina in their memory. 

Not only adored for her majestic beauty, Maria Cristina Falls is also cherished in Mindanao due to its alternative power. This beauty generates electricity through a hydroelectric power plant called Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant, part of the Agus Hydroelectric Complex. The plant harnesses the power of the falling water from the falls, converting its kinetic energy into electrical energy. Specifically, the water is channeled through penstocks (large pipes) to turbines, which spin due to the water's force, and these turbines are connected to generators that produce electricity. The generated electricity is fed into the power grid to supply the region.
 









Espalanade 
Maria Cristina Falls cascade down the Agus River. 





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