Guiwanon Cold Spring
A developed cold spring resort with clear bluish-green pools shaded by a giant balete tree in Barangay Maslog.
The overview
About Guiwanon Cold Spring
Guiwanon Cold Spring, now operating as Banyan Spring Resort, is a natural cold spring located right along the main highway in Barangay Maslog, on the way to Tabogon proper. The spring is fed by clear, bluish-green water and is divided into two connected pools: a shallow section suited for children and casual wading, and a deeper pool of about six feet favored by swimmers and cliff-jumpers. A large, old balete tree grows beside the deeper pool, its wide canopy shading swimmers from the midday sun and giving the spring its distinct, slightly wild character compared to more manicured resorts. Small stores near the entrance sell food and drinks, and basic cottages and changing rooms are available for a separate fee. The spring has long been a stopover for travelers heading to or from the northern Cebu towns, as well as a weekend destination for families from Tabogon and nearby municipalities. It currently operates on weekends only, so visits need to be timed around that schedule.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Clear bluish-green spring water
- Shallow and deep (6-ft) pools
- Giant balete tree for shade
- Roadside cottages and stores
- Open weekends only
- Popular Tabogon rest stop
- 1 Open Saturdays and Sundays only, so plan visits accordingly. Bring cash for entrance, cottage rental, and comfort room use. The deeper pool near the balete tree is about six feet, so weak swimmers should stay in the shallow section. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City North Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Tabogon via Borbon (about 3 hours, PHP 80-90 fare). The spring sits right along the main highway in Barangay Maslog, before reaching Tabogon proper, so ask the driver to drop you off at Guiwanon.
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Entrance Fee
PHP 100 adults / PHP 50 children (confirm locally)
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays only
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Weekends (only open days); mornings for fewer crowds
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