ScubaHankNYCPulangbato Falls: A Post-Dive Reset
Midway through a 2½-week stay in Dauin—after roughly 15 dives—I took a day off to explore inland. The team at Silver Reef Dive Resort arranged a land tour, and one stop was Pulangbato Falls in Valencia. I arrived early—almost no crowds—set a tiny travel tripod, and let the camera roll while the water did its thing.
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Red-stained rock frames the falls, wrapped in thick green forest—picture-perfect contrast to days of muck diving and Apo Island boat rides.
It’s far enough from Valencia’s center to feel quiet and unhurried, close enough to make it an easy reset between dive days. Follow the flow downstream and you’ll find the hot spring, a natural warm-down before heading back to the coast.
Trip Notes
- Base: Silver Reef Dive Resort (they set up the land tour).
- Timing: Early morning kept the scene calm and the light soft.
- Why mid-trip: I like to take a day off from repetitive scuba diving.
- Pack list: Water shoes, quick-dry towel, small dry bag, bug spray, and cash for local fees.
Filmmaker’s Corner
- Gear: Pocketable travel tripod; Gopro Hero 11
- Camera Settings: 4K, 60fps, EV: -1, (All other setting remained in auto)
