How to Get to Banca Bancaan or Bangka Bangkaan Falls

Banca Bancaan Falls or Bangka-Bangkaan Waterfalls is a nice place to go if you want to consider trekking and nature sightseeing in Olongapo City.  The location is Gordon Heights but I've heard some say it is a part of Balic-Balic, Barangay Sta. Rita.  It will be an hour trek from Blk 27 at Gordon Heights (starting point) to Banca-Bancaan.  

 

Now here's how to get to Banca Bancaan Falls

 

1. From Olongapo City Public Market, go to Jollibee Triangle and ride a cream colored Jeep going to Gordon Heights Blk 27.  The fare is P9.00 Pesos.
2. Upon reaching Blk 27 (starting point) ask the locals about the route to Banca-Bancaan. Easy!

Katherine and her Farm - lol

No Fishing!

Resting at the Aeta Community

Eroded path close to Banca Bancaan

The plunge pool of Banca-Bancaan 

You might want to visit these waterfalls in Olongapo - Zambales area:

• El Kabayo Falls - Subic Bay Freeport Zone
• Pundaquit Falls - San Antonio, Zambales
• Balon Falls - Sacatihan Subic, Zambales
• Mampweng Falls - Olongapo City
• Martin Falls - Olongapo City
• Capistrano Falls - Olongapo City
• Mabanban Falls - San Antonio, Zambales
• Angeles Falls or Capalngan Falls - San Antonio, Zambales
• Sagpat Falls - San Felipe, Zambales
• Paite Falls - San Felipe, Zambales
• Anghalo Falls or Nangoloan Falls - San Felipe, Zambales
• Cabaruan Falls or Grotto Falls - San Felipe, Zambales

Here's a link of another Banca-Bancaan trekking from an expat living in the Philippines.