This year, summer seemed to have come early with the occurrence of the El Niño that left many places in the country not just with a very hot temperature but shortage in water. And it was a relief when we decided to spend some family time in Mambukal Resort a day after my brother’s wedding in Negros.
This government-run resort in the town of Murcia was literally our oasis as it was filled with water with lush and virgin forest. Frankly speaking, this resort doesn’t seem like a government-run resort as it is well maintained and clean (sorry but I’m just being honest :-)). And as a freelance writer, this is a great place to feature in this blog. This place is something that we should be proud of even to international tourists who might be interested in spending some time in the country aside from taking New York City Breaks.
The resort has many pools like the children’s pool but my favorite was the dipping pool filled with its relaxing hot water from one of its hot springs. The water was hotter than the ones in Camiguin and it was sad that I can’t dip my whole body due to my pregnancy. I just have to settle dipping my legs and watching my boys having fun in the pool. I also saw some Americans having a good time in the pool obviously coming from their New York City Breaks.
The dipping pool reminds of the Japanese onsen or hot baths as it is placed in a natural setting of tall tress with bats flying above. Yes, Mambukal resort is home to some endangered species of Philippine bats also known as the flying foxes.
Not far from the dipping pool is the sulfur spring which we failed to visit since we arrived a little bit late. But my sister who came early said it was really hot with some parts of the pool boiling and sulfur was a little bit pungent. Too bad, it could have been a chance to naturally treat some skin problems of mine.lol!
I still need to visit Mambukal Resort again to fully visit and experience this lovely natural attraction in Negros. I wish to fully dip in that hot dipping pool, check out the sulfur spring and climb all the way to the waterfalls. So for your summer destination, travel to Bacolod which is the gateway to Mambukal Resort.
Here are some photos from our Mambukal trip:
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I miss Mambukal Resort. We’ve been here last year, but don’t have enough time to get to all the interesting point.
Same with me 🙂 ..Mambukal needs to be revisited by us! 🙂
Mambukal…truly one of the best places in Negros Occidental
I truly agree! Nature’s best! Thanks for dropping by 🙂