Mainit Sulfuric Hot Spring, Maco Comval

Went to this tireless place in Masara Maco, Compostela Valley, e.i. Mainit Sulfuric Hot Spring. 

We're there yesterday, Sunday, August 19, 2018.
This is already my 3rd time visit in the place yet, the excitement and the good vibes are still the same!

Mainit Hot Spring is in actuality a steaming waterfall.

Yes, it is!

That's what makes it amazing! This is where I first ever experience a steaming waterfall!!

Long story short, there's hot spring source kilometers away, so the warm waters cascade down to the mountains. The yellowish color of the surface are actually mineral deposits.

"Is there a volcano nearby?", that was my first thought during the first visit.
Existence of hot spring is a sign that something's going on down under.

And yes, Maco, Comval is the home of Mt. Leonard Kniazeff,  one of the 22 active volcanoes in the Philippines as identified by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).

If you could have small talks with the locals, they'd say there were group of mountaineers tried to explore the source and they said it's quite far.

Sulfuric warm waters are known to have natural health benefits.
Personally, it never failed me feel good every after soak.

You have to see and experience it for yourself!

How to get there:

Let's all have our jump-off at Tagum City Bus Terminal folks!

Just look for the double tired jeep going to Masara, Maco, Comval.

Fare: 50php

It will take you approx. 2.5 hrs. straight to the place. All depends on loading/unloading of passengers. Just give the konduktor a heads-up na baba ka nang Sulfuric Hot Spring.

Entrance: 10php (yez...10 petot lng!)
Umbrella Shade w/ Table: 100php
Pwede ring mag-overnyt guys (for adventure seekers out there!) Just bring your tent and all your overnight camping stuffs.

Tips:
♥for the mode of transpo, don't rely on jeepney or bus; might as well hire a single motor (habal2x), but sorry haven't asked how much;
♥the best talaga magdala ng sasakyan n'yo guys w-wheels or single motor, kerri!
♥punuan sa Mainit on weekends ha, so alam na...padami nang padami na kasi nakakaexplore sa place 

What to Bring:

1. Food, Food, Food (magugutom kayo promise! Dahil siguro mas mabilis ang metabolism naten pag nasa steaming environment)

2. Clothes (xempre po pamalit...hahah!)
3. Camera
4. Magbaon ng sang sakong chikka

Reflection:

Times like this, where you are given the chance to experience the gift of nature, always gives me that invigorating feels. Life give me more meaning when outdoors. I'm sharing, perhaps anyone may relate.

Comment down below! Thanks for your time.