Warm Healing at Mt. Maquinit Hot Spring, Coron, Palawan

A 30-minute tricycle ride away from the town proper of Coron, along a rocky, rough and curvy road, lies the famous and talked-about Mt. Maquinit Hot Springs.  People come here to witness its warm grand as it is uniquely situated inside a land premise along the southern coast of Busuanga. Considered rare since it is few of the salt water hot springs in the world and believed the water can heal.  What makes it hot is because of the volcano.  The surrounding stacks of rocks and pebbled floors are not friendly to the soles but bearable. 

Surrounding are the mangrove forest and adjacent beach make it so natural.  Tall trees and bushes surround the tub giving a natural feel of the dip.   The 39-40 degrees warm of the spring isn't easy at first dip.  The trick is to do it slowly until the entire body adapts to the warm.  

HOW TO GET THERE

From ANY part of Coron town, just take a tricycle for P300 per roundtrip ride. If you come in 4, just divide it. 

BUDGET

Entrance Fee   - 150.00 Php/ per head

Open at 6 am to 10 pm

ITINERARY

07:00 AM - 07:30 AM   :  Get Ready/From Mt. Tapyas/ETA Mt. Maquinit

"After the climb at Mt. Tapyas, our tricycle headed to Mt. Maquinit Hot Springs.  The road was bumpy, rough, and curving. And yet we arrived safe."

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM   :   15 minutes Dip (2x) /  Enjoyed the view/ Photoshoot

"It was not easy to dip in it but I did so bravely.  Fist, I dipped my toes, then slowly up.  I did it until my neck.  The flooring of the tub was so greenish slimy.  Well, the three of us didn't mind it.  Roan didn't dip anymore.  We were told by the tour guide that the water heals. We enjoyed every moment of our hot spring experience. Moreover, I had some time posing on the wooden bridge.  I just borrowed Grace's shorts because mine got wet."

SMART GUIDE & TIPS

• • Listen to your tour guide to enjoy the history.

  • Make sure that your health permits dipping in hot water like this.

  • Wear light and carry light bag (preferably only for camera and some cash).

  • It can make you sweat and thirsty. Bring bottled water to replenish thirst.

  • You dip in barefoot or with slippers.

  • Observe reverence while in the premise.

  • Bring extra small towel to dry-up.