When it comes to natural attractions, Cebu practically has everything any nature lover looks for. While many of these places are already commercialized, some offer creature comforts to make the visit of city dwellers more enjoyable. One of these places is the Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool in Barili.
Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
Barili
Barili is a town located in the southwestern part of Cebu. The name Barili came from the “balili” grass, which is a local grass growing abundantly in the area. In another story, the name of the town was supposedly the result of miscommunication between the locals and the Spaniards. According to the story, a couple used to live in a house located in the present town center. One of the daughters was named Inday Balili. A big tree close to the house had grass vines on its trunk. The name of the vine was “luy-a luy-a” or “balili.” When some Spaniards passed by one day, they asked the couple for the name of the place while resting under the shade of the tree. The couple thought the Spaniards were asking for the name of the grass on the tree and told the foreigners it was “balili.”
Barili is a town located in the southwestern part of Cebu. The name Barili came from the “balili” grass, which is a local grass growing abundantly in the area. In another story, the name of the town was supposedly the result of miscommunication between the locals and the Spaniards. According to the story, a couple used to live in a house located in the present town center. One of the daughters was named Inday Balili. A big tree close to the house had grass vines on its trunk. The name of the vine was “luy-a luy-a” or “balili.” When some Spaniards passed by one day, they asked the couple for the name of the place while resting under the shade of the tree. The couple thought the Spaniards were asking for the name of the grass on the tree and told the foreigners it was “balili.”
Barili – image source: batch2006.com
Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool
The Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool is a natural spring pool located in Barangay Bolocboloc, Barili. It is one of the favorite places of locals who want to escape the heat of the sun, especially during summer. The place has two swimming pools with sulfuric water, which has notable therapeutic effects. The water is piped into the swimming pools from the spring itself.
The Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool is a natural spring pool located in Barangay Bolocboloc, Barili. It is one of the favorite places of locals who want to escape the heat of the sun, especially during summer. The place has two swimming pools with sulfuric water, which has notable therapeutic effects. The water is piped into the swimming pools from the spring itself.
Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool – image source: barilisamazing.blogspot.com
The Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool offers basic amenities to make the stay of visitors more comfortable. The place has a number of parasols and cottages for rent. There are also a number of trees offering suitable shade to anyone who wants to stay at the place for the day. The spring is located around two kilometers from another tourist spot in the town, the Mantayupan Falls. The entrance fee to the spring is PHP20 per person.
Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
Getting to the Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool
Similar to going to other towns in the south, you have to get on a bus headed for Barili at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Once you reach the town, you can hire a motorcycle to take you to the spring.
Similar to going to other towns in the south, you have to get on a bus headed for Barili at the Cebu South Bus Terminal. Once you reach the town, you can hire a motorcycle to take you to the spring.
Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool – image source: courtesy of Peter Parcon
With the increasing popularity of Cebu as a tourist destination, many of the beaches close to the city have started to become crowded, especially during the weekends. The Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool can be a good option for you if you want to take a dip without having to deal with crowds of tourists flocking to the more popular spots in Cebu.
Have you visited the Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool already? Tell us about your experience on the comments section below.
Have you visited the Bolocboloc Natural Spring Pool already? Tell us about your experience on the comments section below.
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