Hike· Palawan (Pasadeña, El Nido)· Philippines
Nagkalit-kalit Falls
11° 15.1′ N · 119° 26.7′ E
A string of small cascades and cool swimming pools in the jungle north of town, reached by an easy walk through rice fields with about nine shallow river crossings.
Practical
Position: OpenStreetMap waterfall node 2698927620 (Pasadeña). Lonely Planet: signposted from the national highway about 3 km south of the Nacpan turn-off; about 40 minutes' walk. Komoot: 4.3 km loop, about 1 hour 10 minutes, 60 m climb, river crossed nine times. Hire a guide at the trailhead - paths are unclear (reviewers paid about PHP 270-300 per person; prices unregulated, verify locally). Wear grippy shoes that can get wet; very slippery after rain. Bring water and snacks. Commonly combined with Nacpan Beach. From the boat: tricycle or scooter from El Nido town.
Best for
Jungle walk and a freshwater swim
Season
Best in the dry season (Dec-May); slippery and high water after heavy rain