The bicol region never lacks wonderful places to visit, from the oh-so-famous Mt. Mayon, the jaw dropping beaches of Caramoan, to the breathtaking group of islands in Calaguas. But with all these worldclass destinations. There is one hidden gem tucked away from every inexperienced travelers view, and that is the falls of Consocep from Ocampo Camarines sur.
In all the years i’ve spent here in bicol, i too myself have only heard about this place just recently. So when I heard about it, me and my family immediately went to go and experience Consocep falls. The journey really isn’t that hard because getting there only takes 2 hours by a car. For most of the journey you’d only need to sit in your car and drive. Also the scenery that you get to see while traveling is breath-taking and relaxing for the eyes.
The start of the thrill is when you get on foot and walk till you get to the falls. First off, you will be greeted by the locals or the caretakers of the place and entrance would need 10 Philippine peso or 0.20 USD per head. The fee goes to the preservation efforts to the falls because the local government wants the place to stay clean and untouched by the modern world.
After paying for the fee, you can continue your walk towards the falls. The trail has lots of great views you can enjoy. It would really take your mind off of the stress your foot is taking from walking. As we walked the trail, we heard the chirping of a variety of birds and some other animal sounds, which reflects the effort the Local Government gave just so they could preserve the place.
The trail Is very beautiful but that is just the tip of the iceberg. As you get closer to the falls you’d feel the temperature drop, and by the time you get there, you would immediately see the falls in all it’s glory. The place is not that crowded for only a few know about this place.
Step into the chilly waters and look down as you see your feet along with the small swimming fishes because the water is so clear. You can take as much photos as you like of the picturesque scene of the falls. You can also swim if you choose to or you can just sit somewhere and just admire it’s beauty.
You can also bring food or drinks if you wish so, there are designated areas around the falls where you can sit and lay down your picnic items.
The adventure doesn’t end after leaving the falls. As you descend the mountain from where the falls is situated, you can take a stop and enjoy the view of Camarines Sur and it’s entirety. Lucky for us when we went there it was nearly sunset, so we got to take really nice photos and enjoy the view.
Also, along the way down, there is a small strawberry farm where you can pay and pick delightful strawberries!
After everything, all I can say is that our adventure gave us nothing but great admiration of nature and relaxation given by the view and the falls itself. This really is a hidden gem that people should experience, also you can get to enjoy this place with a tight budget. Come and witness the beauty of Consocep Falls!