Getting through a rough road and traveling for two hours with kiddos is all worth it when you reach this one-of-a-kind hot spring from Maco Compostela Valley. This is a sulfuric hot spring where folks there claimed to have natural healing properties. The mist in the background is coming from the streaming water. When you first dipped your feet, you would feel the burning sensation but you would get used to the temperature by and by.
Tips in Going to Mainit Hot Spring
1. You must come early so you can avail their cottages. We arrived there before 7am but the area was already crowded. We were not able to get a cottage and we got disappointed because we just had to eat in the car.
2. Some parts of the road were uncemented and imagine traveling for almost an hour with a bumpy and rough road. Though the road can be maneuvered by a small car, it's best if you travel by a big car for safer and more convenient purposes.
3. Bring your own foods and water. Though there are vendors selling foods on the sidewalk but we can't assure whether they are clean or not.
4. If possible do not bring along your kids. My kids did not really enjoy because the water is really hot.
5. It's best if you come when the weather is cold or come at dawn. Otherwise, the hotter the weather is, the hotter the water it will be.
6. Many people are flocking on the weekends so I advise you to come during weekdays.
We frequently spent out-of-town trips this month to beat the summer heat. Nobody wants hot days but everybody loves summer vacation (raise your hand if you agree, hehe). Speaking of summer vacation,
we take advantage the season by going to cold places and taking some days off from our hectic work. In fact, over a month ago, we went to Bukidnon where my older brother resides to spend there our Holy Week Vacation (sorry I failed to blog it but I wrote about Dahilayan Adventure about 4 years ago).
In addition to our summer escapades, over the weekend, we explored Loleng's Mountain Resort to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We almost round all the resorts here in Davao so this is what is left in our vacation bucket list. The resort is 20 minutes away from where we live and easily accessible to those who have private cars. Here are our pictures.
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Outfit of the Day |
I was looking forward to many adventures at Lolengs but I got disappointed when they stopped the fishing and boating as seen on their Facebook page. Next time, don't rely too much on social media posts. However, we were so amused feeding and playing with the friendly white doves.
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Dove Feeding |
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Overlooking Davao City |
Aside from dove feeding and sight-seeing, the day could be boring if you wouldn't go swimming. The water source is from the spring so it is just flowing freely.
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Wearing swimsuit brings out the curves and fats in you. But hey, do I have fats or bones visible? |
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Ate Chesska bravely swam the 7-ft portion of the pool using her swimming gear. |
These are some of the Loleng's resort amenities.
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swimming pool |
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free use of tables and chairs |
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some of their cottages |
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cafe |
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children's playground |
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chapel |
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lake |
Our brief stay at Lolengs Mountain resort was not as fun as in Eden Garden resort but if you want a get away that is friendly to the pocket and at the same time relax your senses, I would highly recommend Loleng Mountain Resort.
Entrance fee: 100 pesos
Swimming pool fee: 100 pesos