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Waterfalls / Springs of Siquijor

Waterfalls / Natural Springs of Siquijor




In Search of Tubod Cold Spring Jan 27, 2023

In Search of Tubod Cold Spring

Location Google Map: Tubod Cold Spring, Lazi, Siquijor Island, Philippines

Google Map
If there is anything that convinces me how powerful A.I. (artificial intelligence) is, it's how Google Map has evolved through the years. Before, there was practically nothing there except roads and major establishments. Now, especially when I was in Thailand, Google Map served as my personal tour guide, telling me what bus to take, on what side of the road, what time it will arrive and what route it will take, and where I get off.

Now in Siquijor, Google Map lets me see many natural features that weren't there before - waterfalls, springs, caves, underground rivers, etc. A lot of them are practically unheard of...even to the locals!

The Trail
On Google Map, I noticed a cold spring just 1.5 km from my location - Tubod Cold Spring. It couldn't be that hard to get there, right? Still in my white button-down long-sleeve shirt, I rode my bicycle to a bridge where I had to turn right through a narrow trail. It didn't take long before the trail became a muddy track. On some parts, my bike was sliding sideways - my shoes and bike were all muddy. The trail was brushy too.

Tubod Cold Spring
From the map, the spring was along the river, but I couldn't see anything unusual. It took a while for me to figure out I already went past it. I had to backtrack. Finally, I found it! There was a crumbled wall around the spring. It was unkept, hasn't been used in years, and didn't look inviting. It didn't even look clean.

But it was on the other side of the river. I had to go back to the bridge, cross it, and find the trail leading to the spring.

In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
from the other side of the river, I saw a crumbled perimeter wall around the spring - that's as close as I got.

The Other Side of the River
I embarked on a faint trail on the other side of the river. But the trail disappeared. I had to backtrack and find it. I came to a point where my bike could no longer cross what looked like a dry gully. From there, I had to do it on foot. The trail was brushier. I came to a dead end - no more trail and in front of me was brushy overgrowth. The only way was to wade the river. No way! I had to bail and turn back. It was frustrating to just see the spring from the other side of the river and not actually dip in it.

Ending Thoughts
I was all muddy and sweaty by the time I got back to my place. Sure, Tubod Spring didn't turn out to be what I expected, but it was an adventure that made the day worthwhile. From time to time, I need to break my routine and do something either crazy, unusual, or memorable. There are still many unsung natural attractions I see on Google Map, a lot of them within my Lazi Municipality - Sambulawan Underground River, Locong Falls, Kawasan Falls/Cave, Lagaan Falls, and Kinamandagan Falls. Boredom cannot happen here!

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In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring
In Search of Tubod Cold Spring

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Waterfalls / Spring Blogs
  1. Lagaan Falls Mar 9, 2023
  2. Tibhong Spring Water Source Mar 8, 2023
  3. Bolo-Bolo Natural Spring Mar 2, 2023
  4. Camagung-Ong Natural Spring Feb 28, 2023
  5. Locong Falls Feb 9, 2023
  6. In Search of Tubod Cold Spring Jan 27, 2023
  7. Capilay Spring Jan 17, 2023
  8. Freediving Canawa Cold Spring of Candijay, Bohol June 30, 2017
  9. Splashing at Can-umantad Falls, Candijay, Bohol June 30, 2017
  10. Bathing with the Carabaos at Hagnaon Spring, Camotes Islands Feb 28, 2017
  11. Taking a Dip at Capasanan Spring, Camotes Islands Feb 28, 2017
  12. Exploring Tudela and Busay Falls, Camotes Islands Feb 21, 2017
  13. In Search of Guiwanon Cold Spring Jan 12, 2017
  14. Hurom-Hurom Cold Springs Immersion Dec 11, 2016
  15. Dipping at Bungan-Bungan Spring in Libertad Dec 9, 2016
  16. Exploring Malumpati Spring of Pandan Dec 4-6, 2016
  17. Visiting Igpasungaw Waterfalls Dec 3-4, 2016
  18. Exploring Bugtong Bato Waterfalls, Tibiao Nov 24, 2016
  19. Splashing at Magkawas Falls in Lanuza, Surigao del Sur May 16, 2013
  20. Visiting Lubcon Falls, Surigao del Sur May 13, 2013
  21. Visiting Maria Cristina Falls, Iligan Apr 24, 2013
  22. Exploring Santander, Samboan and Badian, Cebu (Aguinid Falls and Kawasan Falls) Oct 30-31, 2011
  23. Pulangbato Falls and Hot Spring Jul 16, 2011
  24. Splashing in Pulangbato Falls with Cuernos de Negros Jun 5, 2011
  25. Hike to the Japanese Shrine and Casaroro Falls Apr 25, 2010
  26. Island Tour of Siquijor Apr 22, 2010
  27. Tinago Falls of Iligan City Mar 16, 2009
  28. Camiguin (Katibawasan Waterfalls) Mar 9 - 14, 2009
  29. Hike to Bomod-ok Falls November 3, 2006

More on Lazi:

Lazi Local Info
  1. Resorts - Lazi has some beach/dive resorts on its west coast - Gabayan Riviera, Lazi Beach Club, Bahura Dive Resort. However, the popular area for tourist resorts are in San Juan
  2. Transport - Lazi is the junction where the jeeps begin their clockwise route (Lazi-San Juan-Siquijor Port) or the counter clockwise route (Lazi-Maria-Larena Port). Because the jeeps are rare with about 2 to 3 trips/day only in the morning, it's practical to just have a motorcycle here in Siquijor. With its affordability (a brand new Rusi motorbike is as low as P45k), people just buy motorcycles...especially those who live up in the mountains.
  3. The Boulevard - Lazi's main draw is its seaside cobblestone promenade. When the sun goes down, people gather here for eats, drinks, open-air, harbor view and the sunset
  4. Lazi Port - Lazi just recently opened up its port with Kho Shipping plying the Iligan, Tagbilaran and Cebu routes.
Lazi >> Iligan City by boat

Lazi to Iligan City route by Kho Shipping was just opened up in early April 2023. Before, going to Iligan City meant going to Siquijor Port, 30 km away. This also meant that on the way back, you have to be in Siquijor before 2pm to catch the last jeep to Lazi. With this direct route, there is no 'last trip' to catch.

  1. Lazi Port - take Kho Shipping to Iligan City, Tu-Th-Sat, 6 hours, Lazi departure 5 am, arrival in Iligan City Port 11 am, economy P800, tourist P1100, tickets available at Lazi office 2pm-10pm M-Sat

    2. Lazi to Iligan City
Lazi >> Cagayan de Oro by boat

Lazi to Cagayan de Oro route by Kho Shipping was just opened up in early September 2023. Before, going to Davao meant going to Iligan first, then bus to CDO and then bus to Davao City. Now, Iligan can be completely bypassed saving about 3 hours on the trip.

  1. Lazi Port - take Kho Shipping to Cagayan de Oro, Tu-F-Sun, 6 hours, Lazi departure 6 am, arrival in Cagayan de Oro Port 12 noon, economy P1,100.00, tourist P1,400.00, tickets available at Lazi office 2pm-10pm M-Sat

    2. Lazi to Cagayan de Oro
Lazi >> Dumaguete by boat

Lazi to Dumaguete route by Kho Shipping was just opened up in early September 2023. Before, going to Dumaguete meant going to Siquijor Port, 30 km away. This also meant that on the way back, you have to be in Siquijor before 2pm to catch the last jeep to Lazi. With this direct route, there is no 'last trip' to catch.

  1. Lazi Port - take Kho Shipping to Dumaguete, M-Th-Sat, 3 hours, Lazi departure 1 am, arrival in Dumaguete Port 4 am, economy P300, tourist P500, tickets available at Lazi office 2pm-10pm M-Sat

    2. Lazi to Dumaguete
Lazi >> CDO >> Davao City by boat/bus

Lazi to Cagayan de Oro route by Kho Shipping was just opened up in early September 2023. Before, going to Davao meant going to Iligan first, then bus to CDO and then bus to Davao City. Now, Iligan can be completely bypassed saving about 3 hours on the trip.

  1. Lazi Port - take Kho Shipping to Cagayan de Oro, Tu-F-Sun, 6 hours, Lazi departure 6 am, arrival in Cagayan de Oro Port 12 noon, economy P1,100.00, tourist P1,400.00, tickets available at Lazi office 2pm-10pm M-Sat

    2. Lazi to Cagayan de Oro

  2. Cagayan de Oro Port - arrival 12 noon. Take a jeep to East Terminal (Agora) to catch the Davao-bound bus
  3. CDO East Terminal (Agora) - take bus going to Davao City, 8 hours, PHP 875. This terminal is open 24 hours and there is always a bus going to Davao - no need to pre-purchase tickets
  4. Davao Bus Terminal - you'll arrive at the Davao Bus Terminal, close to SM City. From there you can take a cab ride to your hotel. There are many jeeps that will also take you to the Poblacion town center, 15 mins, PHP 12
Lazi >> Tagbilaran >> Cebu by boat

Lazi to Cebu entails a stopover at Tagbilaran - you only pay for one ticket (I've broken down the individual trips in case you're boarding from Tagbilaran). From the 5pm boat departure from Lazi, it would cost PHP 1000 (it's odd that it's cheaper to pay for the individual trips rather than paying for both...PHP 845 vs 1000) and take about 10 hours.

  1. Lazi Port - take Kho Shipping to Tagbilaran, W-F-Sun, 4 hours, Lazi departure 1 am, arrival in Tagbilaran Port 5 am, economy P475, tourist P750, tickets available at Lazi office 2pm-10pm M-Sat

    2. Lazi to Tagbilaran to Cebu

  2. Tagbilaran Port - arrival 5 am, layover 1 hour, departure for Cebu 6am (5 hours), economy P370, tourist P520
  3. Cebu Port - arrival 11 am

More on Siquijor Island:

Siquijor Island Local Info

Jeeps - there are only 2 routes for jeeps within Siquijor Island - and they are rare. Most people have their own motorcycle transport.

  1. Siquijor Port to Lazi - last trip leaves at 3pm from station near market
  2. Lazi to Siquijor Port - jeeps depart from the Lazi Port area. 5 jeeps, the last trip at 12:30 pm. Lazi to San Juan, P50.
  3. Larena Port to Lazi - jeeps are unpredictable. As of this writing, there is only 1 jeep plying the Larena-Lazi route. This jeep leaves Larena for Lazi at 9:50am. After that, no more jeep. You'll have to take a tricycle to Siquijor Pob for jeeps going to Lazi
  4. Lazi to Larena Port - 6am (daily) and 9 am (M-Th)

Food - these were suggested by a local to me

  1. Lechon manok & liempo - roasted pork belly and chicken at Joel's in Siquijor Poblacion. I've tried this myself...yummy, even if the chicken was no longer hot
  2. Bibingka - sweetened rice cake by Fidy's Bibingka (P30) in Sawang, Maria. I've come back for this and I buy for other people as well as 'pasalubong' - they love this
  3. Siopao - at the Rosita store near Thrifty (P25) in Siquijor Poblacion
  4. Peanut butter - by Rene. Just ask around in Siquijor Poblacion. It's popular
  5. Torta - sweet cakish bread at the Thrifty story in Siquijor Poblacion
Siquijor Island Map
Siquijor
Siquijor - Dumaguete Boat Trips (as of Jan 2023)
  1. Montenegro Lines - at Siquijor Port, P234.00/pax, P169/bicycle, 7:30am/10:00am/2:00pm/4:30pm

    2. Montenegro Lines, Siquijor to Dumaguete

  2. Aleson Shipping - at Siquijor Port, 6 am and 6 pm daily, 1:30 pm M-Sat, Regular P200.00/pax, Aircon P250.00/pax

    3. Aleson Shipping, Dumaguete to Siquijor

  3. Ocean Jet - 40 mins,at Siquijor Port, 0919.066.5964, www.oceanjet.net, marketing@ocenajet.net, 6:00am/6:00pm, P350/pax (tourist/open air), P580/pax (business class)

    Ocean Jet

Siquijor - Tagbilaran - Cebu City Boat Trips (as of Jan 2023)

En route to Cebu City, the ferries usually make a stop-over to Tagbilaran (Bohol) to pick-up more passengers or unload.

  1. Ocean Jet - 2 hours, 8:20am, at Siquijor Port
    To Tagbilaran: P800/tourist & open air, P1200/business class
    To Cebu: ?
  2. Lite Ferries - at Larena Port,
    To Tagbilaran: T-Th-Sun, P475/standard, 7pm, 3 hours, PHP?
    To Cebu: T-Th-Sun, 7pm, 7 hours, PHP 650

Siquijor - Plaridel Boat Trips (as of Jan 2023)
  1. Lite Ferries - at Larena Port, T-Th-Sun, 2:00 am, 5 hours, PHP?

Siquijor - Cebu (Liloan) - Cebu City BUS Trip (as of Jan 2023)

There is only one bus plying this route - Sugbo Urban. Tourist class coach, a/c, comfortable, Sun-Fri (these dates keep changing). P420 for bus, P275 for ferry to Liloan. Larena Port around 5 am, makes a clockwise roundtrip around Siquijor Island - Larena, Enrique Villanueva, Maria, Lazi (stops at Lazi market for breakfast and leaves 6:50 am), San Juan, Siquijor (arrives 8am, P50 from Lazi to Siquijor Poblacion) and catches the 1pm ferry at Larena Port (Sundays at 3 pm) for Liloan, Cebu and resumes its land route. Arrives Cebu City (South Bus Terminal) 10 pm.

Sugbo Urban is the cheapest and most convenient way because it goes around the island (clockwise) along the circumferential road, passing through - Enrique Villanueva, Maria, Lazi, San Juan, Siquijor...and back to Larena where it takes the ferry at 1 pm. This saves you the hassle and high transport cost of a tricycle. Besides, it's a long trip from the other side of the island to be taking by tricycle.


Sugbo Urban

Sugbo Urban

Suggested Destinations After Siquijor Island

These are the nearest popular destinations from Siquijor by boat

  1. Bohol - Bohol is an island northeast Siquijor. Tourist attractions are Chocolate Hills, Tarsier Monkey, Loboc River Cruise, Beaches of Panglao, whale sharks (recent offering), freediving (recent offering)
  2. Cebu - Cebu City is the usual gateway into the Visayas. But in Cebu Island itself, there are many offerings - Whale Sharks of Oslob, sardine run at Moalboal,Thresher Shark of Malapascua
  3. Dapitan (Zamboanga del Norte) - I haven't been there but a lot of island ferries ply this port. There must be something here.
  4. Dumaguete - Dumaguete is a small charming progressive coastal town in Negros Oriental. Cafe and restaurants line the famous Boulevard Boardwalk. Tourist attractions include Japanese Shrine, Casaroro Falls, snorkeling along the southern coastline (Dauin, Masaplod Norte, etc), Balinsasayao Twin Lakes
  5. Plaridel (Misamis Occidental, Mindanao) - I haven't been there but a lot of island ferries ply this port. There must be something here.

Blogs

Siquijor Blogs
Siquijor Island
  1. Canghaling Cave November 14, 2023
  2. Kings and Queens November 13, 2023
  3. Barangay Vote-Buying October 22, 2023
  4. Real Estate Mapping October 1, 2023
  5. Learning Cebuano: Oct October 1-31, 2023
  6. Oct Food Hack: Pizza, Kinilaw, Coconut Bread, Fish Okuy, Carrot Omelette,Lemon-Grass Tea October 2023
  7. Sep Snapshots: Fisherman, Granny, Pedicure, Big Fish, Garbage September 1-30, 2023
  8. Sep Food Hack: Fish Tinola, Ratatouille, Chayote Omelette, Flat Bread September 2023
  9. Together Forever Sep 11, 2023
  10. The Cigarette Talk Sep 1, 2023
  11. Siquijor Star Meditation Center Aug 31, 2023
  12. The Lost Dogs of Siquijor Aug 27, 2023
  13. Moving to a Bungalow! Aug 22, 2023
  14. Aug Chronicles: CDO produce August 31, 2023
  15. Aug Snapshots: Pan de Sal, Palpitate, Taho, Tuna, Pineapple August 1-31, 2023
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  16. July Chronicles July 31, 2023
  17. July Snapshots July 1-31, 2023
  18. Learning Cebuano: July July 1-31, 2023
  19. June Chronicles June 31, 2023
  20. June Snapshots June 1-31, 2023
  21. Learning Cebuano: June June 1-31, 2023
  22. May Chronicles May 31, 2023
  23. May Snapshots May 1-31, 2023
  24. Learning Cebuano May 1-31, 2023
  25. In Search of a Cool Climate May 25, 2023
  26. The 64 km Bike Ride May 16, 2023
  27. Lazi Fiesta May 15, 2023
  28. The Boulevard Opening May 5, 2023
  29. April Snapshots April 1-30, 2023
  30. Learning Cebuano...Again! April 1-30, 2023
  31. Kris Visits Siquijor Mar 17 - Apr 15, 2023
  32. Exploring Siquijor with Marky Mar 25 - Apr 11, 2023
  33. Siquijor Healing Festival April 5-8, 2023
  34. The Talk at United Church of Christ April 2, 2023
  35. Mar Snapshots Mar 1-31, 2023
  36. Vigil for the Ghost Ship of Siquijor March 31, 2023
  37. Judging an Essay on Gender Equality Mar 29, 2023
  38. The Thief, the Shaman, the Elves and the Police Mar 20, 2023
  39. Finally Acquiring the Motorbike Mar 18, 2023
  40. Bitcoin Blunder Mar 15, 2023
  41. Maria's Unsung Beaches Mar 11, 2023
  42. Lagaan Falls Mar 9, 2023
  43. Tibhong Spring Water Source Mar 8, 2023
  44. Bolo-Bolo Natural Spring Mar 2, 2023
  45. Reasons to Get a Wife March 1, 2023
  46. Feb Snapshots Feb 28, 2023
  47. Camagung-Ong Natural Spring Feb 28, 2023
  48. Heeeere's Johnnie! Feb 26, 2023
  49. Manifesting a Motorbike from Thin Air? Feb 18, 2023
  50. The 'Bad Guy' of Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
  51. Amazement from Drivers License Renewal in Siquijor Feb 15, 2023
  52. Locong Falls Feb 9, 2023
  53. Inguinal Hernia? Goodbye ABS! Feb 4, 2023
  54. Jan Snapshots January 31, 2023
  55. In Search of Tubod Cold Spring Jan 27, 2023
  56. 1:4:2:3 Nadi Shodana Jan 26, 2023
  57. Lazi's Boulevard Jan 22, 2023
  58. Lazi: A Monthly Stay Jan 21, 2023
  59. 7 Days in Maria, Siquijor Jan 14-21, 2023
  60. Capilay Spring Jan 17, 2023
  61. Siquijor: In Search of Resonance Jan 9-14, 2023
  62. Riding Around Siquijor's 86km Coastal Road Apr 3, 2012
  63. Exploring the Cantabon Cave of Siquijor Feb 23, 2012
  64. Jovee and Missy's Excellent Adventure Nov 6-7, 2010
  65. Freediving in Siquijor's Marine Sancturaries Apr 23-24, 2010
  66. Island Tour of Siquijor Apr 22, 2010
  67. Kram's Siquijor Wedding Apr 21, 2010

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