Macao (Macaw) Cold Spring

Short Description

The water of the Macao (Macaw) Cold Spring is rich of minerals. This is why its water is blue-smokey. The vegetation around the pool is near rain forrest vegetation with giant trees and leaves.

Time and Distance

The Macao Cold Spring is 400 meters off the ring road either at Brgy. Tupsan Pequeno, just 12km south of Mambajao. A visit takes 1 hour. Add spare time for a bath. CAUTION: The small road isn't easy to find. The large street sign can only be seen, when you come back from Benoni.

Equipment

Swimming suit and drinks/food. There is nothing available at the spring.

What to see

Nicely arranged pool with very coolwater in a shadowy place. The water is rich of minerals. These minerals give the water a blue, smokey color.

What to do

Take a refreshing bath and maybe get deeper in the surrounding forrest. You may also go up the Mapa Road

Costs

Transportation:
- Single ride from Mambajao PHP 12
- Rent a motorcycle at your resort PHP 400 a day
- Rent a motorela (tricycle) PHP 800 a day
- Rent a multicab PHP 1000 to 2000, half day/day)

Entrance and others:
None.