Tabogon Trans: Guiwanon Cold Spring

We were on our merry way to Daanbantayan to attend friend’s wedding when we chanced upon Guiwanon Cold Spring. We did not pass through Sogod which the regular busses would pass by. We took a detour on a road at the right side right after the church which leads to Bogo.

Guiwanon Cold Spring is frequented by locals near the area. It is mostly quiet during the weekdays but during the weekends, there are a lot of people coming in to enjoy the water.

It is flocked for its cold and crystal clear water. It was both a deep and shallow part which is good for those who can’t swim (like me :-)).

Aside from that entrance to the spring is dead on cheap, 5 pesos while parking for motorcycle vehicle is 5 pesos as well.

So if you feel like up to an adventure, then dive in to Guiwanon cold spring and all your stress is gonna go away.

Olango’s Hidden Paradise

Olango Island is known for their wildlife sanctuary and natural ecosystem. It has vast natural land area where you can see many beaches and natural resources. It is a small area but packed with a lot of things to do. Transportation around the island is easy. You can find motorcycles around the area to bring you to your destination. You can even bring your own motorcycle to travel the island.

Fare rates per head is 12 pesos but if you opt to bring your motorcycle, you would need to pay 30 pesos. A Bangka will take you to the island from two ports in lapu-lapu. One in Moevenpick and the other one in Angasil Port. It just takes around 15 to 20 minutes to get to the island.

There is a new resort in the island which is quite promising. We’ve heard about it and decided to hop in to one of the bangkas and drove off to the Olango Paradise Resort.

The Olango Paradise resort is located in a spot surrounded by a couple of tourist destination. It is near the bird sanctuary and the recently opened boardwalk.

The rates are very affordable especially when you come as a group. You can also rent tents or bring your own tents if you visit the place.

For more information, you can visit their webpage here: http://www.olangoparadise.com/

Oslob’s Outstanding Falls: Tumalog

Oslob is found at the south side of Cebu. The municipality is known for their whale shark which is most popular among tourist and locals alike. There is also the Sumilon Island where a white beach is found. You would need to hop on a motorized Bangka before you reached the island which has a resort by Bluewaters Resort.

But little do people know that there is another booming spot in Oslob and this is the Tumalog Falls. What’s different with this falls? The water is cold, very cold. But that is common among falls. But what’s magnificent with Tumalog is how the water cascaded from the top of the falls as it reaches the bottom. When the water drops from the top, what reaches the floor are like rain drops, heavy rain drops wherein you can just stay below the falls and enjoy the pressure of the water.

Aside from that the water is not the deep. There are shallow portions where kids can stay and have fun. Bathing in the falls is for free. No need to pay for any entrance fee. You can enjoy the falls as long as you want but I doubt that you can stay overnight as there is no area to for sleeping.

There are tables where you can eat your meals as a group with a small payment. Depending on the table, you get to pay 50 pesos to 100 pesos on a table. You can bring food without any corkage.