BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN

Boracay Island is a small island located in the Philippines located approximately 300 km south of Manila. Boracay Island and the beaches of the island has gained so much fame and even awards from many numerous travel publications and agencies.

BANAUE RICE TERRACES, IFUGAO

One of the major appeal of Banaue rice terraces to the local and international tourist are the many hiking trails in the area. There are many young locals, mostly college students who serve as guides. But with or without a guide, you will find the friendliness and warmth of the Ifugao people endearing.

MAYON VOLCANO, ALBAY

Classified as a stratovolcano (a volcano made up of layers of lava alternating with cinder and ash) Mount Mayon or Mayon Volcano is very much active and is located in the in the Bicol Region, in the province of Albay, on Luzon Island, Philippines.

CHOCOLATE HILLS, BOHOL

The most famous tourist spot of Bohol which marked the symbol of this Province is in the Municipality of Carmen. These unique landform known as “Chocolate Hills” was formed ages by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater erosion. The hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, and consist of 1,268 of the same general shape.

TUBBATAHA REEF, SULU

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Malumpati Cold Spring

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MALUMPATI COLD SPRING
When in Pandan, Antique, don't miss the chance to visit the Malumpati Cold Spring. It's just about a fifteen-minute ride from the town proper. Enjoy a refreshing dip in its cool, clear waters.  Don't worry if you don't know how to swim.  For only P40.00 a piece, you can rent rubber tubes that you can use for the entire day. Take the plunge like these happy kids. If you are brave enough, you may also opt to climb up the trees and jump from there.  I've seen a couple of kids do the said daring act. The natural pool is about 20 meters deep so you don't have to worry about hurting yourself when you enter the water.If you get tired of swimming and jumping off the diving platforms, you may just hop on the bamboo raft and enjoy the cruise. If you want to spend the night, just ask the locals about the cottages they rent out to tourists. I believe the rate ranges from P500.00 to P1000.00.
How to go to Malumpati Cold Spring:

From Caticlan, ride a Ceres Bus bound for Antique.  Get off at the Pandan town proper.  Hop on a tricyle or a motorbike to get to the cold spring.   The bus ride from Caticlan will take about half an hour and the ride from the town proper to the cold spring will take about 15 to 20 minutes.   

From Iloilo and Aklan, ride a van or bus bound for Northern Antique. Tell the driver that you'd get off in Pandan.  From the town proper, rent a tricycle or a motorbike to reach the cold spring.

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