Oslob: Tumalog Falls and Heritage Site

Can't get enough of Oslob?  Done with whale sharks and Sumilon Island,  Let's try to explore the majestic falls and Spanish-era structures found in the Poblacion.

    

We went there early in the morning, just a 15-minute ride from Aaron Beach Resort to the entrance of the falls.  We transferred to another motorcycle ride going down the falls. Walking was also another option.  Nestled in the mountains of Oslob, a cascade of pouring waters with the lushes of green can be seen from the entrance. 

Because it was very early, there were no tourist yet, except for my friend, and the two tourist guide with us.  One also toured us around and took picture of us while exploring the place. 

The water was cold.  The mist from the falls and the windy surrounding also made us shiver.   We were also wet although we didn't swim in the river bed.

 After which, we went back to our main tourist guide at the entrance and went to the main town.  Along the highway, you'd get to feel the sea breeze.  It was a 30-minute ride from Tan-awan to Poblacion.   

The Heritage site of Oslob have a strong hold of Spanish history.  The first noticeable site was the restructured church called Parish Church of the Immaculate Concepcion.   Because of  the fires from 1955 and 2008, the church was completely restored in 2010  

Across the parish was a remnants of the old Cuartel for the Spanish troops, that withstand the earthquakes and typhoon that hit Oslob.  

Along the park was a Baluarte, one of the seven watchtowers built along the coastline of Oslob.  It used to be a hexagonal shaped structure and 7 meters tall, but the ruins left were only 3 side.  In front of the Baluarte, is a statue of Fr.  Julian Bermejo, who was responsible in building the 12 watchtowers from Carcar to Santander.  The watchtower was designed as a lookout stations for the coming of the Moro pirate ships.

   Oslob: a mixed of different adventure.