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Set in the scenic landscape of Malabuyoc on Cebu, Aransana Spring attracts visitors with its natural beauty and quiet surroundings. Hidden in a lush tropical setting, this spring is a place many locals come to swim and relax.
Aransana Spring is known for its crystal-clear water, which flows gently from underground springs and forms a pristine pool that invites visitors to take a refreshing dip. You’ll find all the information about Aransana Spring – and the sad reality today – in this post.
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Location & opening hours: Aransana Spring Malabuyoc
Aransana Spring is located in southern Cebu, near the town of Malabuyoc. The spring sits a little inland and can only be reached via small dirt tracks and gravel roads. You can drive all the way to the spring itself. We recommend going to Aransana Spring by scooter.
- Address: J8WP+V2R, Malabuyoc, Cebu, Philippines
- Opening hours: 24/7
About Aransana Spring Malabuyoc
Even though the introduction sounded very promising, that is unfortunately the reality of days gone by. Aransana Spring really was once a dreamlike spring in the tropical landscape of southern Cebu. After Typhoon Odette, however, the picture changed dramatically.
Today Aransana Spring is one big construction site; the river is currently being lined with concrete walls, and there is heavy construction equipment in the area.
The storm also scoured out the entire riverbed, exposing clay banks. The clear water and the once-quiet swimming oasis have given way to a mud hole. On top of the construction work, there is a huge amount of trash around Aransana Spring, which, in our view, unfortunately no longer makes a visit worthwhile at the moment.
On Cebu, too, the wheels of time keep turning, and extensive modernization is underway all over the island. Unfortunately it does not always go hand in hand with nature, and beautiful places like the former Aransana Spring are disappearing. Although lining the river courses with concrete is meant to protect residents along the river, an intervention in nature of this kind is always very drastic and has far-reaching consequences, which are very clear at Aransana Spring.
As of January 2024, we advise against a visit, because what awaits you on site is truly disappointing. Still, we will keep an eye on the place for you and will report back here once the construction work is finished.
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