Tourist Spot Kasadyahan sa Capiz

The Virgin Liktinon Falls

At long last we heard the gush of rushing waters. We were told that President Roxas’ Liktinon Falls was a mere fifteen minutes away from the Barangay Bayuyan jump-off point. Knees shaking, out of breath and ready to collapse; it took a good hour and a half before we reached one of the hidden waterfalls of Capiz. “Liktin” a local term for the Hiligaynon word “Lukso” meaning “to jump” is the root word for the name of this hidden beauty. “Damo pa liktin-liktinon bag-o kamo makaabot sa falls” (You have a lot of jumping to do before you reach the falls) The locals estimated a short 15-minute trek to get to the falls. But in reality, based on the many circumstances (getting lost, steep terrain, slippery rocks), we arrived there probably an hour and a half. But it all paid off when we had a glimpse of her reigning radiance. The pool she provided us was crystal clear, showing off the mossy green colors of the algae below and the earthy highlights of the submerged rocks. Tiny fresh water fishes were visible as well as other “spider-like” insects that were mostly seen in dim areas. It was lunchtime when we got acquainted with the falls. Two of our friends decided to head up and check out the other falls above. Hurdling a few more slippery slopes and towering rocks, they saw another set of falls and pools quite similar to the one we visited.