When most Iliganons are asked
to think of their favorite things about Iligan, Timoga springs is often around
the top of the list.
Timoga
is a territorial enclave that forms part of Barangay Buru-un which is about 9
kilometers from the city proper. It is publicly acknowledged as the top
destination if one feels like soaking in cool waters specially during summer.
It is because of the natural springs which abound the area with its cool,
pristine and crystal cear water flowing freely to swimming pools of different
sizes. The cool waters are filtered beneath the earth's surface making it one
of the richest source of fresh, high ph, alkaline mineral water which provides
a feeling of total refreshment.
Timoga
swimming pools were first established by the Marso family in 1965 and have been
handed down to generations. Timoga now boasts five swimming pools which are
owned and managed by the sons and daughters.
The pools of different shapes
and sizes, are man-made, but they are fed by underground spring waters that
stay cool and crystal clear year-round. Some pools feature fountains and
sprinklers while slides and diving boards are found in the other.
The cool waters attract all
types of people. It really is fun for everyone. Many people specially kids
bring floats, while others swim laps or wade around in the shallow areas. The
cool waters are extremely chilly upon entering, but provide a feeling of total
refreshment, and the cheerful environment makes Timoga a great place for lovers
of the outdoors.
Timoga springs is just
along the highway which is easily accessible by land to all locals and
tourists. It’s a very popular destination that it can get very crowded on the
weekends, during holidays and during summer, so you may want to avoid going
mid-day if you don't want to compete with the crowds for parking spaces or the
best spots inside.
Here are some of my pictures taken here .
For your next trip to Iligan,
be sure to include Timoga Springs to your itinerary. Entrance fee is at
P50.00 for both adults and children. Food from outside be brought but drinks
have a very minimum corkage fee.
How to get there:
From the city, ride a Buru-un line jeepney. Tell the driver or the “kundoktor” to drop you to Timoga or simply tell them the exact swimming pool that you wish to access.
Fare:
From the city to Timoga as of November 2013
- Jeepney – Php 12.00 (adult), Php 10.00 (student/senior citizen) (recommended)
- Taxi - Php 80.00 to Php 150.00. Note: Please
be careful in dealing with taxi drivers. Since Timoga is 9 kilometers
away from the city proper, most taxi drivers will offer you a “pakyaw” system wherein they will ask you to pay a much higher amount compared to usual meter.
- If you are with the whole family or with friends more than 15 persons, the “pakyaw“ system
comes ideal when traveling to Timoga. Deal with any Jeepney driver,
most drivers offer will be approximately Php 150 t0 Php 200, depending
on the number of people.
- See more at: http://dannasjourney.blogspot.com/2014/03/cooling-down-in-timoga-spring.html#sthash.I9qzZQmz.dpuf
Cooling down in Timoga Spring
When most Iliganons are asked
to think of their favorite things about Iligan, Timoga springs is often around
the top of the list.
Timoga
is a territorial enclave that forms part of Barangay Buru-un which is about 9
kilometers from the city proper. It is publicly acknowledged as the top
destination if one feels like soaking in cool waters specially during summer.
It is because of the natural springs which abound the area with its cool,
pristine and crystal cear water flowing freely to swimming pools of different
sizes. The cool waters are filtered beneath the earth's surface making it one
of the richest source of fresh, high ph, alkaline mineral water which provides
a feeling of total refreshment.
Timoga
swimming pools were first established by the Marso family in 1965 and have been
handed down to generations. Timoga now boasts five swimming pools which are
owned and managed by the sons and daughters.
The pools of different shapes
and sizes, are man-made, but they are fed by underground spring waters that
stay cool and crystal clear year-round. Some pools feature fountains and
sprinklers while slides and diving boards are found in the other.
The cool waters attract all
types of people. It really is fun for everyone. Many people specially kids
bring floats, while others swim laps or wade around in the shallow areas. The
cool waters are extremely chilly upon entering, but provide a feeling of total
refreshment, and the cheerful environment makes Timoga a great place for lovers
of the outdoors.
Timoga springs is just
along the highway which is easily accessible by land to all locals and
tourists. It’s a very popular destination that it can get very crowded on the
weekends, during holidays and during summer, so you may want to avoid going
mid-day if you don't want to compete with the crowds for parking spaces or the
best spots inside.
Here are some of my pictures taken here .
For your next trip to Iligan,
be sure to include Timoga Springs to your itinerary. Entrance fee is at
P50.00 for both adults and children. Food from outside be brought but drinks
have a very minimum corkage fee.
How to get there:
From the city, ride a Buru-un line jeepney. Tell the driver or the “kundoktor” to drop you to Timoga or simply tell them the exact swimming pool that you wish to access.
Fare:
From the city to Timoga as of November 2013
- Jeepney – Php 12.00 (adult), Php 10.00 (student/senior citizen) (recommended)
- Taxi - Php 80.00 to Php 150.00. Note: Please
be careful in dealing with taxi drivers. Since Timoga is 9 kilometers
away from the city proper, most taxi drivers will offer you a “pakyaw” system wherein they will ask you to pay a much higher amount compared to usual meter.
- If you are with the whole family or with friends more than 15 persons, the “pakyaw“ system
comes ideal when traveling to Timoga. Deal with any Jeepney driver,
most drivers offer will be approximately Php 150 t0 Php 200, depending
on the number of people.
- See more at: http://dannasjourney.blogspot.com/2014/03/cooling-down-in-timoga-spring.html#sthash.I9qzZQmz.dpuf
Set on a
rocky hillside, with its rocks preserved, the greens cultivated, and the pines
nurtured.
