It’s safe to say that Curtain Falls is the most popular waterfalls in Baganga, which is why I would agree with those who call it as the said municipality’s crown jewel. In fact, it’s the only waterfall in Baganga that I’ve seen being featured in Subangan, the provincial museum of Davao Oriental. Locals revere it, and those whom we have asked only have nice things to say about it. It’s likely that they would go to the falls during sunny days, when the cool waters of the falls would quench their thirst for refreshing and cold water. 

Located in Bgy. Campawan, the Curtain Falls isn’t hard to reach. From the main highway of Baganga, you will be led to the falls by concrete roads that are easily passable by vehicles. Not all roads are concrete, though. I’ve noticed that there are small portions of it, especially the curved parts of the way that are not yet cemented. It’s not a problem during hot, sunny days. Passing through it during wet, rainy days, though, may pose difficulty if you’re riding small vehicles such as motorcycle or tricycle.

We rode the tricycle of our guide, Kuya Bebe, to go to the Curtain Falls. We saw hectare after hectare of farm lands filled with coconut trees, wheat and even rubber trees. It took us about an hour to reach it from the main highway of Baganga.

What welcomed us was a seemingly empty tourism center (it was after all, still early in the morning and a weekday). That didn’t matter, though, because upon hearing the rush of the waterfall, I got really excited! I took a glimpse and there it was: a gorgeous wonder of nature I’m almost about to experience!

We had to pass through a wooden bridge over the river to get near the falls. The bridge can be a bit wobbly, so I’d recommend for people going there to pass through it one section at a time. After the bridge, you’d have to walk for a few minutes in the river bank to reach the simple abode of the supposed caretakers of the Curtain Falls. You’d have to pay P20 for the environmental fee before you can pass through it.

Lo and behold! You’ll be greeted by the beautiful waterfall with its gushing cool waters, splashing across the area. It is inevitable that you, along with your gadgets, would get just a little bit wet. So if you’re planning to use your camera, use it with protection!

The water going to the rocks in front of the falls is not deep, but you’d have to be careful should you decide to pass through it and go near. The rocks are slippery so be extra careful. Tread lightly.

You can take a bath in the falls and experience its cold water! We were not able to even though we wanted to because we were already running out of time. We took a lot of pictures, though!

Before heading out, we went back to the tourism office and gave donation to its caretakers. There’s no minimum amount required, but if you’re feeling generous after witnessing such a wonderful work of nature, you can give an amount you think would be really helpful to them!

The ride back is roughly the same time – about an hour. It’s best to take a rest and eat before exploring the other tourist attractions of Baganga. Suggestion afterwards? Go to San Victor Island or Poo Sandbar, or even take some time in Carolina Lake!

What’s the best time to go?

Definitely during a sunny day! They say waterfalls in the Davao Region look a lot better during the wet season (maximum rainfall is said to occur here from November to January), though I would say it’s harder to predict a day during this season that would be sunny. So it’s probably better to go here during its rather short dry season. 

What to bring:

Dry bag (to protect your things from getting wet), towel and extra clothes (especially if you will decide to take a dip), money (for donation), cellphone and camera (to take pictures and videos of the beautiful waterfall), food and drink (if you intend to stay for a few hours).

Who to contact:

Kuya Bebe Baltazar – 0997-150-9940

You can arrange for a half day/ whole day tour with Kuya Bebe using his tricycle. He would say his fee would depend on what you would give, but it’s fair if you would give him P500 for a half-day tour.

Was I able to convince you to visit the Curtain Falls? I hope I did! Check out my travel guide to Baganga and look out for more places you would want to visit in this town of Davao Oriental!