It’s rewarding to find something hidden, especially if that something is beautiful and somewhat untouched. Somewhere in Calauan, Laguna tucked between the mystical mountains of Makiling and Banahaw, is the Hidden Valley Springs, a secluded, sprawling mountain spring resort which seems like an enchanted forest blessed with exquisite natural springs.
Reception area
The 300+ year old fallen amlang tree made into a walkway
A haven for nature lovers,
Hidden Valley boasts of three distinct natural pools – Warm Pool, Soda Pool and
Lovers Pool. The Warm Pool is heated by volcanic rocks since it is believed
that the area used to be the crater of an extinct volcano. The Soda Pool has
water characteristics similar to the Vicki and Fuji Waters of Japan. But it
doesn’t taste like any regular soda. The more remote Lovers’ Pool is ideal for
couples who want more privacy from prying eyes. But it’s not off limits to
singles.
Warm pool
Soda pool for children
Soda pool
Lovers' pool
Mini Lovers' pool
The resort has wonderful casitas
and cottages in a garden setting surrounded by tall coconut trees, for those
who want to stay overnight.
For day trippers, a sumptuous Filipino buffet lunch and afternoon merienda await.
Fresh garden salad
Beef tapa and liempo
Chicken pastel and relyenong bangus
Biko
The journey to Hidden Valley
ends right at the heart of a jungle, where one would pass by different fauna
and flora, until one reaches the majestic Hidden Falls.
Hidden Falls
Just an hour and a half away
from Metro Manila, the resort is a perfect place for people who take comfort in
the sight of abundant greens and lush surroundings, who enjoy listening to the
cacophony of nature, and who love to take a dip in refreshing cool or therapeutic
warm natural waters coming straight from the mountains.
And I like to believe there’s always a good reason why someone chooses to
hide what they truly feel. Why even envy exists right at the very embryo.
Hidden Valley Springs
Brgy. Perez, Calauan, Laguna
Tel. No.: (049) 818-4034
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