The best spot in the Philippines

The Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall

We’re going to another amazing waterfall today, it’s different from all the falls I’ve blogged about. Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall also known as Mainit Sulfuric hot spring. I have seen something like this in other countries, but I never thought that there is one here in the country.

I just watched it on YouTube on “SEFTV’s” blog, it just appeared on my phone and I was curious so I opened it. It just took me a while to get here because it’s a bit far and I also have a lot of places to go.

The Bilawa Hot Waterfalls are amazing to look at and take a bath because the water is so hot it feels like your body is being massaged because of the heat.

The Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall

The (Mainit Sulfuric hot spring/Bilawa Hot Waterfall). are located in the mountains of the province of Davao de Oro. The steaming water coming from the waterfall flows down with smoke.

Although the water is scorching hot, people still flock to this waterfall. Who doesn’t want to visit these unique falls? even though I live far away, I actually went to this place because I really liked it.

How to get there from Metro Manila to Bilawa Hot Waterfall

• Easiest way is to ride a plane. From Ninoy International Airport to Davao City Airport
• From Davao City airport walk a little to the highway and take a bus going to Tagum City ( 90 pesos only 1 half hours travel time )
• From Tagum City Overland Bus Terminal ride a bus going to Nabunturan it cost 20 pesos only get off at Mawab Bus Terminal. Usually the bus stops at different places to pick up passengers. If you don’t know the place, just tell the conductor that you are getting off at Mawab Bus Terminal ( travel time 40 to 1 hour)
• From Mawab find a rented Habal-habal / Single motorcycle that will take you to the falls. (200 pesos 1-2 pax one way only. You can also tell the Halab-habal driver that he can wait for you to take you home but there is an additional fee.

Cheap option

According to my acquaintances who have been to the area, the cheapest and easiest way to go to Bilawa Hot Waterfalls is to take a jeepney bound for Masara and Tagum Bus Terminal.

This will pass by (Main Sulfuric hot spring/Bilawa Hot Waterfalls) but the problem is your travel to the falls takes a long time because they are still waiting for passengers until it is full.

You can make the most of your trip to these falls, it’s relaxing and the scenery around you will be beautiful, it’s like you’re in a jungle with a hidden paradise.

The Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall

How much the entrance fee

Residents	5 pesos
Non-Residents	80 pesos
Senior	50 pesos
Open Cottage	30 pesos
Open hours	6am to 5pm
Davao City	2 hours drive

You will definitely enjoy it a lot when you visit it. Even though I was far and tired from going to these falls, I got the most out of it.

Reminders to those who want to go to Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall

1. Go to the place earlier so you can enjoy the place.
2. Don’t throw trash in the falls.
3. The road to the falls from Mawab is 80% rough so be prepared for a bumpy and numbing ride.
4. There is a small store in the area.
5. The place has a toilet and bathroom.
6. Better to bring your own water and food to save money.
7. Bring extra clothes.
8. Bring Sunblock for your skin protection.
9. Bring your own towel, shampoo and soap.
10. There are also rooms if you want to stay overnight at the falls.
11. There is a wide parking area.

It is one of the locals’ favorites to relax and have a picnic every weekend. If you want to enjoy yourself, this is the perfect place for you.

Best time to visit at Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall

For me, it’s good to go to the falls every weekend and it’s also good to go here during the rainy season because the water current is quite strong but you still have to be careful.

Davao City Hotels According to Booking and tripadvisor

• Seda Abreeza Hotel – J.P Laurel Avenue, Bajada, 8000 Davao City, Ph.
• Acacia Hotel Davao – 71 J.P. Laurel Avenue Lanang, Davao City, Mindanao 8000 Ph.
• Park Inn by Radisson Davao – J. P. Laurel Avenue Agdao, Davao City, Mindanao 8000 Philippines.
• Go Hotels Lanang-Davao – J. P. Laurel Avenue, Davao City, Mindanao 8000 Philippines

Tagum City Hotels

• A Serene Home Away From Home – Block 20 Lot 1 New Visayan Village Tagum City, Tagum City, Mindanao 8100 Ph.
• Tagum Coop Budgetel – Dalisay Road, Magugpo West Tagum Coop Commercial Building, Tagum City, Mindanao 8100 Ph.
• Kojõ Hotel Tagum – Bonifacio corner Garcia st Garcia Building, 8100 Tagum, Ph.
• Rufina’s Leisure Center – Formerly Tagum City Lakan’s Place – National Highway, Visayan Village, 8100 Tagum, Ph

Tagum City Resort

• Hijo Resorts Davao – Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, 8100 Tagum, Ph

There are so many beautiful hotels and resorts that you can find when you are in Davao City. Do not be afraid to go to the place because it is safe.

And if you have any questions about the Bilawa Mainit Hot Waterfall, just comment below so I can answer them, thank you.