Checking Out The Baño Sa Poblacion Of Boljoon

​A good number of the towns in southern Cebu are considered as heritage towns due to the numerous heritage sites in these places.  While many of these heritage sites are eye-catching, there are others with a more modest appearance. One of these places is the Baño sa Poblacion in Boljoon

Baño sa Poblacion – image source: imgrum.org

Baño sa Poblacion

The Baño sa Poblacion was the place where the locals first interacted with the Spaniards. The place is where a gushing spring is located. The spring provided for the water needs of the peple people in the area. It was supposedly in this place where Boljoon got its name. According to a story, when the Spaniards arrived they asked the locals for the name of the place. Due to the language barrier, the locals did not understand what the Spaniards were asking. They answered “bulho,” which referred to the gushing water in front of them. 

Baño sa Poblacion – image source: themermaidtravels.com

​The Baño sa Poblacion is presently one of the common areas in the town of Boljoon. While there were some improvements in the area, the source of the water remains the same as it was since the time before the Spaniards arrived in the country. It is where residents can take a bath or do their laundry while updating each other with news tidbits about the happenings in the town.  

Baño sa Poblacion – image source: flickr.com account of eazytraveler

Getting to the Baño sa Poblacion

You can reach the Baño sa Poblacion by taking a bus headed for the town at the Cebu South Bus Terminal.  The trip from the city to this southern Cebu town takes around four hours depending on the traffic. Once you reach the town, you canask the residents to point you in the right direction. The place is within walking distance from the town center. 

Baño sa Poblacion – image source: boljoon.myguide.ph

​The Baño sa Poblacion may be look rather simple, but it played a role in the history of the town of Boljoon. The place continues to play a role in the social interaction among the residents of the town. Aside from serving as one of the sources of water for the residents, it also allows residents to interact with each other while doing their laundry. 

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