When the group arrived in Bolinao, we had a quick breakfast before our tour guide immediately whisked us away to this secluded gem which was around 20 minutes from the town proper . The road leading to Bolinao Falls was a little rough, but since the hotel arranged us a van to go around, it wasn’t too much of a problem.
The place seemed like an unlikely place for a waterfall since we didn’t have to climb any mountain. The van parked in the middle of a field and I thought “Are they messing with us? We’re in a field!”
After walking for a minute, we saw a set of concrete stairs leading down to what seemed to be a pool below. While at the top of the stairs, our guide told us 3 different legends behind Bolinao Falls about two lovers named Boli and Nao, which I don’t really remember anymore. But I think the man, Boli, was watching Nao take a bath naked in the pool.
The way down.
My happy feet.
Huh?
Once I got to the falls, I was pretty amazed at what I saw. The pool was of clear blue green color and it was really calling out to me. “Bakels! Gora na and sumisid sa beauty kez”, it said. I was a bit hesitant to swim at first so I just took photos of my friends atop this rock formation with the view of the falls behind it. The waterfall itself is not remarkable in height, but the simplicity of it plus the colors of the pool gave the place its enchanting beauty.
Dork Tip #3: Make sure to bring your swimming clothes, a towel, and rubber slipper before you go down the stairs because it’s a long way back up to the parking lot! You won’t be able to resist the alluring charm of the pool!
The beautiful bitches of Bolinao. Hahaha.
On the side, there’s this small area where strong water currents are gushing out from the main pool to a stream and I saw my friends having the time of their lives so I decided to give in. So I rushed back to our van to change clothes, skipped down the stairs, took off my shirt to display my Mossimo Bikini Summit body, and I jumped right in. I didn’t bother go to the bigger pool because it was deeper and I didn’t know how to swim.
The water was so refreshing and it felt like I was in a cold Jacuzzi. I could’ve stayed there the entire afternoon just chilling. In fact, I remember throwing a bitch face to our tour guide when he said we had to leave. I’m glad he didn’t see me, though. Hahaha.
Photo by Estan of langyaw.com
After some research online, I found out that there are actually two Bolinao Falls in the area: Bolinao Falls 1 and 2, such creative names, I know. I don’t really know which of the two is the one we went to, but based from photos I saw, the other one looks so much better!
If you are going to Pangasinan, a quick side trip to Bolinao Falls 1 or 2 will definitely recharge your spirits as long as you make sure to take a dip.
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Sleeping again?! Wahaha :P Damn, I can’t even imagine how quiet you were :| Bakit antahimik mo nun kase?! nyahaha :P
I miss Bolinao Falls! I have a video pala of Ada narrating the x-rated version of the Bolinao legend LOLOLOL mahanap nga!
Eh kasi nga aside from being sleepy, hindi ko pa ka-close mga kasama ko. Nakikiramdam muna ako and hindi ko pa alam kung bebenta ang mga fabulous, witty remarks ko. CHAR! Hahaha.
Dun sa isang Bolinao Falls pala ako nagpunta nung highschool pa ako. Nagbayad ako ng tig-2 pesos sa mga bata para tumalon LOL
Sana dalhin tayo dun sa kabilang falls ni Josh Uy. Hehehe.
kasama ako dito ah? wala man lng mention o pic .
Hoy Marky! Wala naman akong mention sa iba din eh. At wala rin kayang pic sina Josh at Estan! Masyado kang jelly! Hahaha.
I have a certain fetish for waterfalls and forest nymphs. lol haha will try this one out.
Also, lagi kong napagpapalit yung Anilao sa Bolinao.
Lol at forest nymphs. I used to not like waterfalls and any body of water. I was afraid of them. This Pangasinan trip changed everything. :D
Bka punta ako sa oct 1 sa mga falls, :)
Jealouzzzz.
the last time i visited this place, konti lang yung tubig na bumabagsak.. parang 1/8 lang ng nung nasa photos mo. :)
Aww, sayang Ivan!
It only means you should come back! Hahaha.
at talaga namang meron na!!!PTB Bagets? hmmm.ikaw na. Seriously though,I love the name of the site. Travellingdork, ang unique lang. ftw!!!Welcome travel blogger Robbie!!!
“But I think the man, Boli, was watching Nao take a bath naked in the pool.”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHHA bumenta to sa akin =)) =))
Hmmm… Now I’m confused kung ito yung Bolinao Falls na pinuntahan namin! Our guide / trike driver told us that ung falls eh ginagawang setting for Bold films noon.
LOL at its history! But it does look like one of those locations. Hahahahaha.
All I know is based from the photos I saw, the other Bolinao Falls look better cause it was bigger.
Shit bigla akong nauhaw sa tubig ng Bolinao! Ang lamig jan right? Ako lang yata hindi nagswim sa tubig dito hehe, may nakalagay kasi sa panty ko teh -.-
Waaaah overshare Ada! =))
Sayang talaga di ka nag-swim.
Oh memories!
Ganda ng mga pictures!! We look so young, parang we didn’t age! HAHA
I want to go back dito. Twice na ko nagBolinao ulit pero di ako makabalik balik, hongloyo kasi o_O
Game! Dun tayo sa kabilang Bolinao Falls! Hahaha.