10-623: Tinago Falls is a waterfall on the Agus River , located in between the town of Linamon and Iligan City , Lanao del Norte in the northern part of the Philippine island of Mindanao . It is one of the main tourist attractions of Iligan , a city known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls . Tinago is a Filipino term meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine. Trekking to the falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called
20-430: A discharge of about 10 cubic metres per second (350 cu ft/s) and flows from a narrow depression off the northwestern rim of the lake and flows over a basalt rock formation. The canyon carved by the river suggests a short erosional period. The lake and the river are used for both commercial and sport fishing, as well as for recreational activities such as boating and swimming. The river in its entirety, however,
30-489: A location in Northern Mindanao region is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Agus River The Agus River is a river that flows for 36.5 kilometres (22.7 mi) from Lake Lanao to Iligan Bay , Philippines . It cuts through the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte . Settlements along the banks of the river include the city of Marawi , the municipality of Linamon , and
40-538: Is not navigable because the current in some areas reaches a velocity of up to thirty miles an hour. The NAPOCOR 's hydroelectric project on the Agus River generates 70% of the electricity used in Mindanao due to the hydroelectric plants in the river and Maria Cristina Falls. However, the hydroelectric plants and the requisite regulatory dams have changed the fluctuations of the water level of Lake Lanao, affecting
50-449: The baby Tin-ag, which means "hidden face". They visited and took care of the baby in the cave. When the child grew up, she went out of the cave and was amazed by the outside world. However, people were not kind to her and she suffered from their taunts and jeers. The enchantress, saw her suffering and wanted to help. Tin-ag wanted to be transformed into a thing of beauty and splendor. The enchantress acquiesced. But unbeknownst to Tin-ag, she
60-588: The city of Iligan . It separates into two channels as it drains to Iligan Bay; one goes over the Maria Cristina Falls , while the other supplies the Tinago Falls . The river descends for about 2,200 feet (670 m) from its source as it flows for 21 miles (34 km) before draining to the sea. The river is relatively shallow as it is only 4 feet (1.2 m) deep in some areas. The Agus River's watershed spans about 11,320.00 hectares. It has
70-587: The indigenous people, and producing conflicts with the local population. In Maranao mythology, Lake Lanao once threatened to drown the people of Sebangan with its ever-rising waters. The Archangel Gabriel is thought to have made the Agus River to drain the lake. An Agus River tributary provides Timoga Springs with water; the springs is roughly 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the Maria Cristina Falls . The water from Timoga Springs runs out to resorts and private swimming pools. The swimming pools are encircled by numerous food booths . The Rough Guides called
80-410: The sultan's wife was pregnant, an enchantress, disguised as a beggar, begged for their help but instead they rejected her. Because of this, the enchantress cursed the couple's future child's appearance. She will be born ugly. The child was indeed born ugly. The couple was sad and disappointed, expecting the baby to be as lovely as her mother. They hid the child in a cave to avoid embarrassment and named
90-501: The winding staircase. The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter and listen to the rumbling waters. Folklore has it that there once lived an influential and powerful Sultan Agok and his wife. They were appointed by their people as their king and queen. But they became too proud of themselves and became selfish rulers of their kingdom. When
100-543: Was to be transformed into a waterfall. She indeed became so beautiful and lovely. This is now known as Tinago Falls in Iligan City. Tinago Falls is located in a deep ravine in Barangay Ditucalan, Iligan City . The falls plunges 240 feet (73 m) high from a cliff. 8°09′33″N 124°11′09″E / 8.15917°N 124.18583°E / 8.15917; 124.18583 This article about
#566433