About Maatong Hot Spring
Maatong Hot Spring is a natural hot spring located in Poblacion, Sadanga, Mountain Province, Philippines, along the banks of the Chico River. It is known for its naturally heated pools fed by geothermal activity, surrounded by mountainous terrain and river scenery. The spring is a local bathing spot valued for its warm, mineral-rich waters and tranquil setting. It offers visitors a simple, nature-based experience in a remote Cordillera municipality.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural, undeveloped hot spring setting on the Chico River with several shallow rock-enclosed pools of varying temperatures. The area is surrounded by forested slopes and river boulders with limited built development. Access typically involves a walk or short trek from the road down to the riverbank. Visitors can soak and bathe in the warm waters, view the river landscape, and experience a quiet, rural environment also used by local residents.
Key highlights
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Natural geothermal hot spring pools along the Chico River
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Warm mineral-rich waters used for bathing and soaking
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Scenic mountain and river setting in Sadanga
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Undeveloped, tranquil natural environment
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Local community bathing area with cultural use
Route
| By road | From Bontoc, take the Bontoc-Sadanga road to Sadanga Poblacion, then trek on foot down to the Chico River where the spring is located |
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| By public transport | Vans and jeepneys operate between Bontoc and Sadanga; from Sadanga town center onward access is on foot via trails to the river |