"It offers a grand show, exuberantly plentiful as always. If this is a movie, she will be the best picture."

Everytime I pay a visit to this destination where a certain FPJ (Fernando Poe Jr.) movie was filmed, the dropping water has always been limited not until the fourth time when this natural wonder bragged of a naturally stylish packaging that made me brush my elbows with bitter herbs, shake my head, raise my shoulders and say "wow."

Pinsal Falls. Grandiose.

The way to this has also changed a lot since my last visit. The thick shrubbery has turned into a pavement enabling every beauty queen to walk without losing poise.

Considered to be the largest and grandest falls in , Pinsal Falls has gained high level of popularity in this part of Ilocandia. I would say Pinsal Falls is naturally nifty. If this is a fashion show, this waterfall will surely stand-out. Ceaseless drops of water pour down to two natural catch basins. It is a twin waterfalls actually. This natural wonder is like a fancy white curtain that spreads immensely - horizontally and vertically. Above this waterfall are numerous natural pools that will surely invite everyone to plunge and get wet.

It offers a grand show, exuberantly plentiful as always. If this is a movie, she will be the best picture. It is now very accessible. Thanks to the LGU for the great idea. Her wow-factor is profuse. You can't contain it. During summer, the dropping water is reduced but there's no need to worry, it will be everyone's chance to explore the numerous deep natural pools above this waterfall without worrying of getting drifted by the plentiful spring rushing down the gorge during rainy days. It's beauty comes in different packages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Natural pool above the falls

Side view

You can swim above the falls

Upper cascades

Her sister

Twin sisters

Notice the minute people

View from the parking area

Motorbikes parked, including mine.

Pinsal Falls is 30 minutes from the . You can just hire tricycles from there. Negotiate for the fare first if you don't want to be overcharged at the end. Or, if you have a motorbike or a car, just drive. The best access road going to Pinsal Falls is the road immediately after the Bridge.

HOW TO GO TO PINSAL FALLS

1. Coming from Manila, ride on any bus bound for Vigan or Laoag.

2. Drop at Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur (Drop-off locations: SM Savemore Market or Sta. Maria Church)

3. From the drop-off point, hire a tricycle and just tell you're going to Pinsal Falls.

Santa Maria is 7 hours from Manila and 45 minutes to 1 hour from Vigan. Pinsal Falls is 30 minutes away from the drop-off points I mentioned above.