Road Trip to Mambangon Springs

During our brief vacation at Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, our day started with a simple errand to drop off our Aunt and cousin.

After dropping them off,  we needed to make a U-turn then head back to the Old House.

But the great view of Kanlaon Volcano and rolling fields of lush green sugarcane was beckoning us to keep on driving.

Never saw my hubby, LU this excited over sugarcane.  He's used to rice fields but not to the dancing sugarcane leaves.  He kept on driving - enjoying the view and the breeze of fresh air.  Then he made a turn and drove up a hill.  Standing there, I had to prod him that we need to go back.

When we got back at the Old House, I shared his excitement and the impromptu roadtrip to my cousin.  She decided that we should go for another roadtrip.

That is how we ended up at Mambangon Springs, La Castellana, Negros Occidental which is only 30 minutes drive away. 


The cool spring water was invigorating.  There are big stones that you can sit on and enjoy the water.  Soda bottles can be placed on the water and get them cold soon after. 

There is no dress code.  Dogs are not allowed to swim.  There is also a sari-sari store where you can buy some drinks and simple grocery items.

Another simple joy with my family.

How to get there:

Take a Ceres bus from Bacolod City to Kanlaon for P70 but get off at Cabacungan.  Then take a tricycle to Mambangon Springs at P10 per person.