Sto. Niño Cold Spring Resort - Catarman, Camiguin

Our last stop for our  day tour in Camiguin  was Sto. Niño Cold Spring Resort, it is located in Catarman, Camiguin. Camiguin is tagged as the second smallest province in the Philippines, the province born of fire and I want to add to that title as Spring Capital of the Philippines. It has several springs cold and hot. Some of these springs are developed for tourists with huge swimming pools, picnic huts and tables, souvenir shops, restaurants and the likes. The most popular among them are the Ardent Hot Springs Resort , Bura Soda Water Park and the Sto. Niño Cold Spring Resort.

Sto. Niño Cold Spring Resort has crystal clear water that fish can be seen clearly even just merely looking at the water. We were so tired no energy to swim so we just dipped our feet while sitting on the side of the swimming pool. Watching the fish swimming was so relaxing. It was inviting to swim with them lol but sad to say we had to go back to Caayan de Oro City. The swimming pool can be a huge fish spa because when we were motionless, the school of fish got near and was started to bite our dead skin. In Manila it’s expensive but in Sto. Niño Cold Spring Resort its part of the perks and freebies of the resort.

The Resort has two stone pools, one for the adults which has a measurement of 25 meters by 40 meters with a depth varies from ½ meter to 2 meters and the other one is a kiddie pool.

There were ladies offering food, they have package to choose from. I learned that they have organization of housewives offering home cooked food as the livelihood program of the locals. Since we had a sumptuous lunch in Bura Soda Water Park we didn’t order instead ordered fresh buko (young coconut) and rice puto (steamed rice cake) for our snack. Fresh Buko is 20.00 pesos and rice puto is 10.00 not bad for a snack.

End of the tour, it was worth of the time and effort to explore this tiny island but too many things to offer. Thank you Camiguin.

Entrance Fee:

P 20.00 day time

9 years and below is “free”

Tuasan Falls - Catarman, Camiguin

Supposed to be our next and last stop would be the Sto. Nino Cold Spring Resort. While we were enjoying the water in Bura Soda Water Park an old guy told us that there is another falls just near and it is called Tuasan Falls. We asked our tour guide/driver if we could go there, he said it’s not part of the itinerary because the road to that area was under construction and there were debris falling specially that it was raining. We told him we can check because it might be passable at that time, lol our persistent soul attacked. Eventually he agreed to our request.

  

 Tuasan Falls can be reached through the main coastal highway from Mambajao to Catarman. Before there was a jump off point, where tourists would trek to the falls through luscious green trail. But now and good for us there is a road straight to the area where the falls is. It is under construction but passable already.

Tuasan Falls is a raw, rugged and unspoiled waterfall located in Catarman , west side of Camiguin. It has 25-meter high strong water cascading, it is possible to swim in the pools surrounding the falls but one should be careful with the quick but clear water.  At that time that we were there the surging water was too strong that we were not advised to get near. The area is surrounded by huge ferns, trees, wild orchids and the boulders make it more rugged.

When we were on our way we lost sight of neither houses nor people walking, it was like endless road and wilderness. No tourists too in the area so we took time enjoy the place even it was raining a bit. We had time to frolic.

Don’t forget to bring your own food, no store yet in there. If you are going to swim bring along a Malong or something that would cover yourself in changing clothes. No bathroom in the area.

According to our tour guide the government is going to put some amenities for the enjoyment of the public. No entrance for now, so feel free to enjoy the unadulterated place.

Bura soda water park also known as Soda water swimming pool

This was the place what our tour guide was telling us, where we could have that native chicken. Before we alight from the multi-cab there was a lady offered lunch right away, our tour guide/driver said that we can order from her. She said she can bring the food inside the resort, special delivery lol. Actually that’s the usual they do. You can read here ourexperience with the lunch she served.

We were curious what soda water would be because I knew it would have just a zest but not of course the usual soda in the bottle of can. I was right it was just a fresh and cold with zest water. Refreshing to taste, different from the usual potable water.

This resort has a playground to add fun to the guests’ experience. While we were waiting for our food we played there too. Why not? be a kid once more, its nice to do it from time to time. Lol. 

The Bura Soda water park has two swimming pools to enjoy. The soda water is coming from a spring. Unique water, this is only can be found in here, Bura, Catarman, Camiguin. 

Entrance Fee:

13 years old up – P 20.00

6 years old to 12 years old – P 15.00

Cottage rental – P 50.00

Every Wednesday the resort is closed for its regular cleaning.

Drinking soda water is good for hydration making you feel full therefore decreasing overall food consumption. Studies show that soda water reduces osteoporosis, decreases cardiovascular disease risk and lowers blood pressure.

Soda water is the only of its kind in the whole country. It is made into swimming pool for human enjoyment and satisfaction.

Rules and regulations

1. pay your entrance fee before entering
2. observe cleanliness
3. throw your garbage in the garbage container
4. swimsuits are highly recommended
5. no eating, drinking beside the pool
6. children must be guided by parents
7. wearing slippers, shoes inside the pool are not allowed
8. gambling inside the premises is prohibited
9. person under the influence of liquor may not be allowed to enter
10. watch your own belongings

Source: Bura Soda WaterPark