Springs and Caves that you can visit and swim while you're in Bohol

Here is my list of suggestions of springs and caves that you can visit. 

 1. Badiang Spring - This Cold Spring is located in alongside the highway in Anas, Valencia. Just around 42 Kilometers from Tagbilaran City. This Spring is one of the famous springs in Bohol due to its very accessible location. It is situated near a cliff with natural spring that goes directly to the swimming pools and then flows out to the sea below. 

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2. Inambacan Cave - This cave with Natural Pool is located in Antequera. Just 14.8 kilometers or 24 minutes ride. This is for the adventurous travelers. The spring under the cave is frequently bathed by the locals but the cave, which entrance is just above the spring is rarely visited by locals or tourist alike. If you love the adrenaline, you can enter the cave by taking the narrow cement path that serves as a wall for an irrigation system, this leads to a small entrance. Inside, you will be awed by the presence of numerous beautiful limestone formation, stalactites, stalagmites and tuffs. 

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3. Mag-aso Falls - This fall is also located in Antequera just like the Inambacan Cave. If cliff jumping is your thing, you must give this fall a visit. The Mag-aso falls is measured 8 meters from the top to the bottom. You must be very careful thou because the rocks will be very slippery especially when it's rainy season. Changing Room and Toilet Room were also available in the premises for the guests' convenience. 

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4. Canawa Cold Spring - This cold spring is located in Brgy. Canawa in Candijay and is derived from the local term "cawa" means a vat/pan. This place is just near the Can-Umantad Falls and the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces. In going there, you can ride a Motorbike or by car. The distance of the falls from the Poblacion is just 10.8KM away or 15-20 mins ride. Their entrance fee is 20 pesos for adults and 10 pesos for children. The spring itself is deep and blue. Locals and foreign alike can't even swim to the bottom. There are also jumping spots for the cliff jumping lovers.      

                                         

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5. Logarita Spring - This Spring is located in Bilar, right beside the Raja Sikatuna Park. The spring itself is surrounded by indigenous forest, which makes the place cool and shaded. Perfect for those who loves to swim but hates getting sunburn along the way. The amazing part of this it that you can actually drink the crystal-clear flowing water. 

                                       

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6. Kinahugan Falls - This waterfall is located in Sitio Karapagan, Brgy Cabunga-an, Jagna. In here, you can see three waterfalls that are in trigonometrical arrangements. Along the way, you can pass by some big trees with large roots that also serves as a stair going to the viewing deck. 

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7. Hinagdanan Cave Pool - This cave pool is one of the easiest to access. Aside from this is just 15-20 mins drive from the airport, this tourist site is included in most of the tours if you are planning to have one. But if you are planning for a DIY tour, this is a perfect starting point if you were staying in the Panglao because it is just near the National Highway. The water inside is very clear even if there were many tourists swimming. Here, while swimming in the cold relaxing water, you can enjoy seeing the stalagmite and stalactite the cave has.

 

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8. Maambong Spring - This Spring is located in Brgy. Calma, Garcia-Hernandez just a little over 1 hour from Tagbilaran City. Entrance Fee is 300 pesos each person. This spring itself is located in President Manuel Roxas Campsite which have some other activities other than the spring to swim to. This is a perfect getaway for nature loving families. The best part of this Spring is that peoples were to choose five pools with constant running water to swim from and enjoy. 

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9. Can-Umantad Falls - Located in Candijay, just beside the Cadapdapan Rice Terraces. This waterfall is one of the most visited falls in Bohol. There are some pre-arranged tours that includes Cadapdapan. But if you are planning for a DIY, this spot is easy to visit to, not just because this is pinned in the google maps the exact location but because of its popularity, there are some road sign instructions along the way. 

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10. Cabagnow Cave Pool - This is one of the popular tourist sites when visiting Anda. It is located in Brgy Bacong. From Tagbilaran City, you can take a bus or a van going to Anda, just ask the driver to let you drop by the street corner in Bacong leading to Cabagnow Cave. From there, you can walk for 10 mins to get to the cave pool. The water inside the cave is salt water because this cave pool itself is connected to the sea nearby. The deepest part of this cave pool is 20ft, perfect for plunging or diving. If you don't know how to swim, no need to worry because floaters were readily available for you. 

 

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11. Combento Cave Pool - This cave pool is also located in Anda, just a few minutes' drive away from Cabagnow. Combento Cave if located in Brgy Virgen. This is also popular to the tourist so once you get to Anda Town, you can simply ask an habal-habal driver to get you in this cave. From the outside, the cave is just an ordinary one, nothing unusual or stands out. Inside, you will walk to a cemented stair leading to the cave pool. There are two sources of water inside, first is the Natural Spring that locals used to drink water from, and second is the seawater which affect its depth. During hightide, the pool depth can be measured 6 ft which is enough to submerge your body. During low tide, the water in the pool will become shallow because only the spring inside the cave supplies the water. 

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While in Bohol, give these places a chance to be in your bucket list. Be awed by what this small island has to offer in your vacation. 

I hope this list helps you in your Bohol Vacation. Stay tune for part two of the list. 

WHERE TO STAY HERE IN PANGLAO

There are a wide range of hotels and resorts in Panglao to choose from. From Budget/Economy, Midscale, Upscale to Luxury. 
Usually if you stay here via a Travel Agency, the accommodation is an inclusion. But if you are planning to travel on a DIY or you are searching for a best resort to stay with, I highly suggest the CHEZ JUDY RESORT. This resort is located just 5.1KM from the Bohol-Panglao International Airport or just 10 minutes ride. 

The following were also the distance from the resort to the mentioned Spots: 
1. Alona Beach - 2KM or 5 mins ride 
2. Panglao Church and Watchtower - 3.2KM or 7 mins ride 
3. Nova Shell Museum - 3.3KM or 6 mins ride 

4. Dauis Church - 16.2KM or 23mins ride 

5. Hinagdanan Cave- 11.3KM or 18 mins ride

6. Napaling Reef- 8.9KM or 16 mins ride

7. Virgin Island- 3.3KM or 7 mins ride (This is the port for the boats goint to Virgin Island)

8. Balicasag Island- 3.3Km or 7 mind ride (This is the port for the boats goint to Virgin Island)

Chez Judy Resort also offers tours for the tourist for a very reasonable price. A newly opened resort so all of the facilities were brand new! To plan your stay, you can contact these following websites: 
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Contact Number: 0967-021-1887