Aside from Capisaan Caves, the one other place I was looking forward to seeing during our recent Nueva Vizcaya sojourn, was Lintungan Falls.
It is already mid-summer but I haven’t been to at least one body of water yet. So I was a very happy kid upon seeing the strong rush of water from the mountains. I quickly checked the waterfall basin and it’s clearer than any falls I’ve been to in my home province. Naturally, my eyes scanned the area and I was glad that it was clean and litter-free. There were trash bins as well as large sign posts for safety reminders.
View this post on InstagramThere’s this beautiful falls in Brgy. Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya. And it’s called Lintungan Falls. It turns out that this province cradles a number of gorgeous falls just like this. 😍 It’s perfect for your summer getaway! #KayGandaNgNuevaVizcaya #NaturallyVibrant #NuevaVizcaya #TheMermaidTravels
Lintungan Falls is a four-tiered waterfall with natural pools located at Brgy. Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya and is about 3 kms away from the highway passing through a now cemented road. From the Brgy. Hall, one can reach the falls within 10-20 minutes via a wheeled vehicle like a motorbike or tricycle.
Since the area is pretty much secluded – surrounded by a healthy rainforest, its no wonder that even if it was the height of summer, the flowing waters was indicative of a an environment that is thriving and protected.
History
In the early days, Lintungan Falls was called Tuy-ob by the locals. Tuy-ob means drop of water. The Igorots were the first settlers in the area. Later on, it was called Lintungan Falls since it is within the limits of Sitio Lintungan.
Fees/Directions
Entrance Fee for Visitors
13 years old and above: Php 30.00
6-12 years old: Php 20.00,
5 years old below: Php 10.00
Entrance Fee for Brgy. Runruno Residents (locals)
13 years old and above: Php 20.00
6-12 years old: Php 10.00
Here’s a quick guide (with fare estimates) on how to travel to Lintungan Falls as provided by the Brgy. Runruno Officials:
Bayombong to Solano (Jeep): Php 10 per head
Bayombong to Solano (Tricycle): Php 12 per head
Brgy. Runruno Jeepney Terminal (Located at Near Old San Miguel, Solano, N. Vizcaya) to Sitio Dipilipig, Runruno: Php 50.00 per head
Sitio Dipilipig to Lintungan Falls: You can reach Lintungan Falls via trekking/walking. The trek is about 30 mins – 45 mins depending on your pace.
Through motorcycle: 10 minutes
Through Jeepney/Private vehicle/SUV: 15 mins (except small 4-wheeled vehicles). The road leading to the falls is currently undergoing renovation. Smaller vehicles may be able to pass through in the future.
Tricycle Rental
Bayombong to Solano – Php 50 to Php 60
Solano to Brgy. Runruno, Quezon (special Trip) Php 500
Who To Contact
Veronica Banih, Brgy Secretariat
Brgy. Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya
0907.594.1079 / 0917.594.0080
FB: Lintungan Waterfalls
Email: barangay_runruno@yahoo.com
