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Is the Scent at Badekdek Sulfur Springs Therapeutic?

BADEKDEK SULFUR SPRINGS

Photo from: https://rusa4.wordpress.com/2015/04/07/badecbec-point-bokod-a-dead-volcano/

The Badekbek Sulfur Springs is a potential natural attraction found in Daclan, also known as Daclan Hot Spring. It is a sulfuric bubbling muddy hot spring, hence the name “Badekbek”. The smoke and sulfuric scent emitted could be seen and smelled from a distance. The hot water from the spring is believed to have some therapeutic effects. Read More: https://adventuroj.com/2013/02/19/the-unique-badekbek-sulfur-spring/

Photo from: http://www.benguet.gov.ph/index.php/municipalities/municipality-of-bokod/attractions

Bokod town of Benguet is not only known for the sacred Mount Pulag where the Ibalois believe the foot of the stairway to heaven is and where their ancestors wait to be called up when they leave this earthly world.

From the foot of Mount Pulag in Sitio Ambangeg of Barangay Daclan, you can view the area where Badekbek hot spring is located. Marked by white steam in the horizon, rising above the tall and green pine trees covering the mountain slopes, from the hot spring. As one nears the area, the sulfuric scent (stink) emitted from the hot spring thickens. Read More: nordis.net