Here comes Barili..

It was a sunny sunday when we decided to go up south with my workmates when we notice a sign along the way saying, 'this way to mantayupan' so we pull over and take a look. It was the unnotice Mantayupan Falls of Barili a town before Moal-boal which was our destination. Barili is a bustling municipality 61 kilometers southwest of Cebu City or just about 1hour bus ride.

The word Barili comes from the name of a local grass called balili. The municipality was founded in 1632, though the parish of Barili was established in 1614. A cross was planted bySpaniards led by Captain Juan Juarado at their arrival at 1602, and still exists today. (wikipedia)

The falls is best accessible going to the town proper where roads are paved and cemented all throughout. Public utility vehicles are also easily accessible.