Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Our fourth destination is Sira-an Hot Spring at Anini-y Antique
Siraan Hot Spring is on top of a rugged gray outcropping with a view of the sea. So, while you immersed yourself  in the spring’s hot, sulfuric waters, you can  also took in the blue of the sea and the sky.

Spring with a view. Though the origin of the spring’s name “Siraan” is not confirmed, it has been said that the spring waters usually had white specks on them (probably from sulfur), which resembled powder bits from a woman’s face whose powder or foundation has been ruined (“nasira”).

Siraan Hot Spring offered far more visual treats than a single view of the sea, though. The curious explorer in me was amazed with the various shapes and sizes of rocks, and how the view of the sea changed as I climbed and moved from one rock to the other. Trees shooting up from the gray and yellowish rocks were a bright contrast, as well as a welcome shade, for the hot spring’s guests



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Friday, September 16, 2016


Our second destination is at Pandan, Antique, where you can find  Malumpati Health Spring and Tourist Resort is located in Sitio Malumpati, Brgy. Guia, Pandan, Antique. You can access this resort through Brgy. Sto. Rosario and Brgy. Candari.
The water comes from the Malumpati Cold Spring Headwater located about 35 minutes walk from the resort. A man-made pool was created from the river by constructing a concrete embankment so the water is kept at a certain level and allows it to overflow during heavy rains.
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Local folks believed the Malumpati Cold Spring has healing properties. Healing or not, dipping in the cold water has a relaxing effect on the body. People who go there came as far as neighboring province of Iloilo and nearby Aklan.
The water from the Malumpati Cold Spring feeds the Bugang River, considered as the Cleanest In-land Body of Water in the Philippines. If you happen to visit Antique, don’t leave without visiting Malumpati Cold Spring. It’s a natural treasure that should be kept in its unspoiled state.

Friday, September 9, 2016

Our third destination is the BUGTONG BATO FALLS at Tuno, Tibiao, Antique.
Bugtong-Bato is a 7-tiered waterfall that is accessible through a 20-minute walk or foot trail. One has to cross rivers and terraces inside the thriving forest of Brgy. Tuno, Tibiao, Antique.Tibiao is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique The Bugtong Bato Waterfalls is situated in Brgy. Tuno in the town of Tibiao in Antique. It is 7 kilometers away from the town proper or Poblacion.t’s a secret paradise of Antique that will make you relax and enjoy the trip. But before reaching the awesome waterfalls, you’ll first have to do a 20-minute hike along the murmuring streams and rice terraces. Don’t underestimate the hike. It will literally and figuratively take your breath away because of the trail and the beautiful scenery you’ll pass along the way.Bugtong-Bato Falls belong to the Bandirahan Mountain. The Japanese attacked the area during World War II which the locals say in Karay-a dialect, “gin-birahan sang mga Hapon.” Thus, that is why the mountain is called Bandirahan.he height of the first waterfall is at least 75 steps. Aside from being a unique waterfall, visitors are free to have a picnic in the area. Keep in mind though to preserve and respect Mother Nature by taking your garbage.Bugtong-Bato Falls is one of the water sources of Tibiao River. Another river called Tuno River which is named after the local tree, Tipuno.

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