Pinsal Falls
The largest waterfall in the Ilocos region, a twin-cascade plunging into a jade-green pool, with a giant footprint on the rocks by the shore said to belong to a mythical giant.
Pinsal Falls lies in the hills east of Santa Maria and is the largest waterfall in South Ilocos Province. The main falls are wide and powerful, and a smaller cascade beside them forms a twin-falls effect. You can swim in the deep pool below or ride a bamboo raft up close to the water. Local legend says the large hollow in the rock is the footprint of Angalo, a giant from Ilocano mythology. The site was once a location for classic Filipino films. Facilities are basic, with a few snack stalls and rest pavilions, and the entrance fee is very low. It is about 20 to 30 minutes by car from Santa Maria Church, so many visitors combine the two in one day.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Santa Maria Church
- Baluarte
- Syquia Mansion
- Calle Crisologo
- Crisologo Museum
- Plaza Burgos Empanada Stalls
- Vigan Cathedral (St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral)
- Archbishop's Palace (Museo Nueva Segovia)