Agtugop Spring
A free, uncrowded cold spring fed by the mountainside in Barangay Agtugop.
The overview
About Agtugop Spring
Agtugop Spring is a natural cold spring in the mountain barangay of Agtugop, in northwestern Asturias, where clear, cold water rises straight from the mountainside into a swimming pool near the local elementary school. It stays notably less crowded than Cebu's more famous cold springs, making it a good pick for travelers wanting a quiet, low-key dip. The pool is deep enough for jumping in from the surrounding rocks, and locals and visitors alike use it to cool off, especially during the dry summer months. There is no entrance fee, and inner tubes can be rented cheaply on site for floating around the pool. The road up is only partly paved, so the trip itself, winding through Asturias' hill country, is part of the appeal. Many visitors combine it with a stop at Buswang Lake on the way back down to the highway.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Cold, clear spring water
- Free entry, no corkage fee
- Inner tube rentals on site
- Cliff-jumping spot for the adventurous
- Rarely crowded compared to other Cebu springs
- Scenic mountain road on the way up
- 1 Bring cash for the inner tube rental and any food you want, since options on site are limited. Visit on a weekday to avoid local crowds during summer weekends. The access road is only partly paved, so a habal-habal or 4x4 vehicle is more reliable than a regular car.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City's Ayala terminal or South Bus Terminal, take a V-hire or bus toward Tuburan via the Cebu Transcentral Highway (about 2-2.5 hours) to the Bago bridge area in Asturias, then a habal-habal to Barangay Agtugop.
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Entrance Fee
Free entry; inner tube rental around PHP 20
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (December to May), weekday mornings
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