Kanlawig Hot Springs, Maragusan, Compostela Valley

December 18th, 2009 pedroiho

Kanlawig Hot Spring Photo by Arthur Yap

“As you sit on the hillside, or lie prone under the trees of the forest, or sprawl wet-legged by a mountain stream, the great door, that does not look like a door, opens.”  ~Stephen Graham, The Gentle Art of Tramping

This is the third and last part of our tour.

The tours last stop was Kanlawig hot spring  and it is just along the road going to poblacion proper. The location was great with a wide plain in its background as well as the mighty Mount Candalaga.

Scenery along the way. Mount Candalaga - Photo by Bryan Hao

It’s a very relaxing moment for me as I dipped into the spring with other participants , the water in it’s pool is flowing and mild hot just enough to feel warm in the body.

Party People in the hot pool - Photo by Brian Ang Baring

All are happy and had their great time at the  resort.  The Kanlawig hot spring has many cottages with a store enough to cater their visitors basic food needs. It has an entrance fee and corkage fee which is worth it to pay for. It was 4:30 in the afternoon when we decided to move on and travel back to Davao City.

Final pose - Photo by Caroline Espejon

Since the tour was themed as our outdoor Christmas party, we did prepared a raffle of prizes as well as Exchange gift. It was done inside the bus while we travelled our way to Davao City.
The program was hosted by Jem Sacapano and Ariel Macatiog.The raffle prizes were sponsored by Habagat Outdoor Shop at MTS  and Higher Ground Outdoor Shop,  Jenny Plaza,  Ariel Macatiog and Arthur Yap. Items for raffle are Dry bags, Higher ground bag and wallet, Cool bonnets, Plastic containers and strong outdoor slippers from Habagat.
Habagat Outdoors
Matina Townsquare, Matina, Davao City, Philippines
Business Hours: 11:00am – 8:00pm
habagatsm_davao@yahoo.com
Higher Ground Outdoor Shop
Davao City
Contact person: Jorge
mobile number: 09228774048
5:40 in the afternoon and we arrived at Nabunturan area to stop and bought some pasalubong back at home. It was past 8:00 in the evening when we arrived at Davao poblacion.
I gained new friends, experienced new things in life and I am sure the other participants as well. Thanks to all who joined the tour, to the participants. Until next outdoor adventure!
Thanks to Sarah Elizar, Arthur Yap and Elmer Abanid and others who contributed to this event to be a successful one you know who you are guys…
Special Thanks to the local people who are involved in this event – you made our tour easier.


“ Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan, let’s promote local tourism!” Kanlawig Hot Springs Maragusan