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Visit Mt. Balungao with Hot and Cold Springs in Pangasinan

Planning a trip? Those who love to travel know the essence of all travel is about you and your enjoyment. Travelers know that the destination is a major part in planning a trip, experiencing and delving deeper into an unfamiliar places, people and culture is paramount.

Expand your horizons and set your sight to the Philippines, an off the beaten path travel site! An undiscovered paradise made of thousands of islands and white sand beaches all around! A tiny dot in the map of the world, and yet a haven for travelers, backpackers, retirees and even passersby.

It offers awesome tourist attractions, magnificent beaches, hot spring resorts, colorful festivals, hundreds of scenic spots and world-class hotels and facilities. Not to mention the tropical climate, the affordable prices as well as the friendly and hospitable, English-speaking people! You will be glad you came, and we’re sure, you WILL come back for more FUN in the Philippines!

MOUNT BALUNGAO

Photo from: http://aropangasinan.blogspot.com/2012/03/hataw-balungao-balungao-hilltop.html

Mount Balungao stands at 383 meters high and is situated about 5 kilometers southeast of the Balungao town proper. Hot and cold springs are found here and many visit the place during the summer because it is said that the hotspring can be use mainly for medicinal purposes. Balungao is 188.55 kilometers from Manila thru Carmen, Rosales.Read More: therunningmom.wordpress.com

Photo from: http://skookummountaineers.blogspot.com/2015/01/mt-balungao-small-but-terrible.html

The mountain boasts of both hot and cold springs; one of only two found in Pangasinan (tManleluag Spring National Park in Mangatarem). Balungao is 188.55 kilometers from Manila thru Carmen, Rosales.

In September 8, 2011, a new adventure resort was opened within the hot and cold springs resort. Read More: http://aropangasinan.blogspot.com/2012/03/hataw-balungao-balungao-hilltop.html

Photo from: http://pasajeroyviajero.blogspot.com/2012/10/mt-balungao-rediscovering-tremendous.html

Anyway, Balungao Hilltop Adventure was originally started as The Mt. Balungao Hot and Cold Springs Resort and was repackaged for adventurers and travelers, opened last September 8, 2011. It is placed at the foot of Mt. Balungao. It features ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) driving, Bungee Trampoline, cottages, accommodation at Cabana for overnight, biking and Hiking. Also, the renovated hot and cold swimming pools and one of the Pangasinan pride the longest Zip-line in region 1, 2^nd longest Zip-line in the Philippines. Read More: http://pasajeroyviajero.blogspot.com/2012/10/mt-balungao-rediscovering-tremendous.html

Photo from: http://wikimapia.org/10724109/Mt-Balungao