Maria Cristina Falls and NPC Nature's Park

Location

         Inside the Agus 6 & 7 Hydroelectric Power Plant Complex, National Power Corporation
         Barangay Maria Cristina
         8.5 kilometers away from the city proper





Description

National Power Corporation (NPC) Nature's Park is home to Iligan's famous landmark, the Maria Cristina Falls.   It is the most resplendent among the 20 plus waterfalls and also known as the "Mother of Industry".  It is 320 feet high, spews 130 cubic meters per second of water and the veritable source of power in the city and most parts of Mindanao.   Since its water is being harnessed for electric power, full grandeur viewing of the waterfalls is every Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 in the morning.   NPC has managed to preserve the verdant surroundings.  In 2006, it started introducing other amenities and facilities attune to its environmentally rich area.  Some added attractions are the Butterfly and Orchid Garden, wall climbing, zipline, tree climbing, picnic cabanas and a lot more.

From the gate of NPC Nature's Park to Agus VI Hydro-electric power plant where one can view the waterfalls is an 800-meter walk.  But vehicles can enter the compound.   The Park is open to the public daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. except when NPC issues an advisory of non-admittance.




 A suspenseful yet breathtaking view of the 2nd leg of the zipline.

A view from the 2nd platform of the zipline


2nd Span of the Zipline

3rd Span of the Zipline

Crocodile Farm

Butterfly and Orchid Garden


Peacock


Cottages