Catmon "Esoy" Hot Spring

Every year I get to visit my 2nd hometown where my father grew up in Catmon Cebu. This is in the northern part of the Cebu Province an hour and 30minute ride from the city.

One summer we went straight to this town’s discovery the recently developed “Esoys Hot spring”. I remember I once visited years ago early 2000 with not that much development when my uncle just purchased the area. Now coming back I can see so much growth and I have also noticed local travel shows have featured it for tourism. The family then has finally decided to promote it to the public attracting both local and international tourist.

As big as our family we troop to this uphill spring and surprised our aunt and uncle. I’m happy to have met them again, I use to live with this lovely family for a year during my university days; I have witnessed the humility they have shown. How they live life so simply with their one and only daughter. I can see so much genuine happiness between the 3 of them. Now they are starting up and running this business, personally managed by the couple as well as their daughter serving as a guide once in awhile alongside with her father “Esoy” himself. 

As I have spoken with my aunt it’s now part of their daily lives coming back and forth in the town proper then to the uphill spring considered to be their 2nd home and I must say its a grandeur place to live in.

Amenities

• Hot SPRING Pool - They have 2 newly created pools with the hot water overflowing in it.
• NIPA HUTS – these huts are built in the big rocks. This is mainly intended for those who would want to spend a day or if you want overnight you can just sleep in the bamboo bench the old style as they say. As such they also allow pig outs and you can also leave your belongings here. 
• Cave Underground Tour – equipped with life jackets and a tour from the owner himself “Esoy” 
• PARKING – yes
• FOOD – they cook food as per order so don’t hesitate to contact and request from the owner.

Mini hanging bridge

The springs water content is made of sulfur,  thus once you deep in, you’ll feel that soothing effect in your skin relaxing your body as you soak more. They said this kind of relaxation  also alleviates any body pains, muscle soreness or any joint problems. Give yourself a try and the experience is worth it, at an affordable price for an unlimited day use.

For those planning to have an overnight stay, they now have constructed bamboo benches where you can rest and leave your belongings. This is a typical Filipino set-up closer to what we call “payag”.  They also have restrooms and they offer meals per order. Just let them know in advance of your plans and I am sure they will be there to serve it to you. Also they are now offering cave tour, equipped with all safety gadgets.

This place indeed is one perfect getaway for people to take away all the week long stress of work. All you can hear will be the sound of the flowing waters, birds chirping or the wind blowing. Take note this area doesn't get any signal at all so you will be unreachable the whole time. I remember arriving there and nothing beats the feeling of independence and freedom that you don’t have to worry missing any phone call.

NOTED FEES:
Php 50.00 - Fare (bus from North Terminal Cebu to Catmon)
Php 30.00 – Motorcyle from the main road of Catmon going to Esoy Hot Spring
Php 100.00 – Entrance Day use
Php 500.00 – cottage
It is strongly advised to call them in advance for reservations before heading straight, as some international tourist at times would opt to reserve exclusively the whole area for a day use. Give them a call anytime.

Credits to my cousin Bea B. for the lovely photographs.

The above mentioned prices, facilities and amenities are subject to change as per owners discretion.