Dalaguete is known as the Summer Capital and Vegetable Basket of Cebu. But, this southern town is also home to a number of natural tourist spots that have gradually attracted the attention of travelers all around the country. One of these natural attractions in this southern Cebu town is the Obong Spring.
Obong Spring – image source: iluvcebu.com
Dalaguete
Dalaguete is a major supplier of vegetables to different parts of the island. Locals say they produce around sixty tons of vegetables every day. The vegetables make their way to the different towns and cities of Cebu. In addition, the cool climate in its mountain barangays has made the town one of the go-to places of tourists looking to escape the warm weather, especially during the summer months.
Dalaguete is a major supplier of vegetables to different parts of the island. Locals say they produce around sixty tons of vegetables every day. The vegetables make their way to the different towns and cities of Cebu. In addition, the cool climate in its mountain barangays has made the town one of the go-to places of tourists looking to escape the warm weather, especially during the summer months.
Vegetables of Dalaguete – image source: cebudailynews.inquirer.net
Obong Spring
The Obong Spring is a natural spring offering a cool respite from the heat of the sun for locals and visitors alike. This cold spring is located close to the coast along Dalaguete. Due to this, there are instances when the freshwater would mix with salt water when the tide is high. The cold water flowing from the spring is protected by large rocks.
The Obong Spring is a natural spring offering a cool respite from the heat of the sun for locals and visitors alike. This cold spring is located close to the coast along Dalaguete. Due to this, there are instances when the freshwater would mix with salt water when the tide is high. The cold water flowing from the spring is protected by large rocks.
Obong Spring – image source: everythingcebu.com
The place where the spring is located also has some century-old dalakit trees, which is supposedly where the name of Dalaguete came from. Some locals are even brave enough to use these trees as their “diving boards.” The locals sometimes call the place “tubigan,” which comes from the Cebuano word for water.
Obong Spring – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
The Obong Spring is one of the favorite places of locals looking for a place to cool off over the weekend. The place is well maintained and is gradually gaining popularity as a tourist spot in this southern Cebu town. The place also has some basic amenities to make the stay of tourists more comfortable. There are some cottages available for use at minimal fee and dressing rooms were also built at the place. An entrance fee is collected for the maintenance of the place.
Obong Spring – image source: beyondcebu.com
Getting to the Obong Spring
Your journey to the Obong Spring of Dalaguete starts at the Cebu South Bus Terminal where you should get on a bus headed for this southern Cebu town. Make sure to tell the driver or conductor that you are going to the spring. The trip will take around three to four hours depending on the traffic.
Your journey to the Obong Spring of Dalaguete starts at the Cebu South Bus Terminal where you should get on a bus headed for this southern Cebu town. Make sure to tell the driver or conductor that you are going to the spring. The trip will take around three to four hours depending on the traffic.
Obong Spring – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com
The Obong Spring is just one of the places you can visit if you find yourself in Dalaguete. You may want to include it on your itinerary if you are planning to go on a tour around the southern part of Cebu.
Have you taken a dip in the Obong Spring of Dalaguete already? Tell us about your visit on the comments section below.
Have you taken a dip in the Obong Spring of Dalaguete already? Tell us about your visit on the comments section below.
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