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Mambucal Hot Spring Negros

Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Mambucal Hot Spring Negros
Location
Murcia, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
42 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
42 °C
LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Mambucal Hot Spring Resort lies on the eastern slopes of Mount Kanlaon — the highest peak in the Visayas and an active stratovolcano — above Bacolod City on Negros island, where calcium-rich geothermal waters form cascade pools in primary rainforest within the Kanlaon National Park buffer zone. The resort features seven cold waterfalls and warm thermal pools surrounded by lush tropical forest, with rare Philippine fauna inhabiting the volcano slopes above. The combination of active volcano drama, waterfall swimming, calcium mineral soaking, and Negrense sugar-plantation heritage in Bacolod City creates a uniquely dramatic Philippine hot spring experience.

Insider tip — Mambucal sits at the foot of the active Kanlaon volcano in Negros Occidental, where sulfurous springs at 42°C cascade through a series of natural rock pools surrounded by lush secondary forest. Seven waterfalls thread through the same gorge, allowing a natural circuit of cold plunges and hot soaks within walking distance. Trekking to the upper falls before 8 AM gives you the entire landscape in near solitude.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.