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Check Out the Soothing Waters of the Mantawihan Spring in Tuburan

10/6/2016

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The town of Tuburan is home to numerous natural springs, which is where the town got its name.  The word “tubod” is the Cebuano term for spring, so the name Tuburan essentially means a place where springs are found. One of the more renowned springs in the town is the Molobolo Spring.

But, the town has another spring that is also drawing in crowds of both residents and visitors, the Mantawihan Spring. Unlike the Molobolo Spring, the Mantawihan Spring is not quite developed. It is also connected to another body of water, albeit a smaller one compared to the other tourist attraction of the town.
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Mantawihan Spring – image source: angtuburanon.org
Local legend

The name of the place was derived from the term “mantaga” which is the Cebuano word for a giant octopus. A local legend indicates that the place is the home of a giant octopus. A fisherman supposedly saw a mantaga as he passed through the spring under the light of a full moon. On the other hand, some residents in the area claim that the place is the home of two giant octopi.

Rejuvenating Spring

Nestled in the middle of lush greenery, the Mantawihan Spring is a place where visitors can take a break from everyday life. City dwellers can also visit the place and rejuvenate themselves over the weekend in preparation for another week at work.  The cool waters of the spring can easily soothe one’s tired muscles and revitalize them.
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Mantawihan Spring – image source: ilovetuburan.wordpress.com
​The Mantawihan Spring of Tuburan is connected to the Adela River, a three-kilometer long river of brackish water serving as a natural boundary between Daan Lungsod and Poblacion.  The water coming from the spring is as clear as a bright blue summer sky. 
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Adela River – image source: tuburancebu.gov.ph
​While the Mantawihan Spring in Tuburan may not be as popular as the Molobolo Spring, it still offers a relaxing destination for anyone wanting a temporary respite from the stress of living in the big city. Have you visited the Mantawihan Spring in Tuburan already? Tell us about it on the comments section below.
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