Tucked away in the hills of Alicia on the island of Bohol is Birhen Nature Resort, a hidden cold spring that is well-loved by locals but unknown to foreigners.
The resort has a refreshing outdoor swimming pool fed by the pristine waters of a nearby cold spring, making it an ideal spot to unwind after a day of adventuring around Bohol.
Birhen Nature Resort in Bohol
- Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM, Tuesday – Sunday. Monday closed
- Price: 30 pesos entrance fee
The Birhen Nature Resort is an outdoor swimming pool fed by a cold spring on the island of Bohol in the Philippines.
The water source for Birhen Nature Resort comes from the nearby Cagong Cagong Cave system.
In this article, I’ll detail everything you need to know about the Birhen Nature Resort, including how to get there, what to expect, and share some other places to visit nearby.
How to Get to Birhen Nature Resort
Birhen Nature Resort is located in Alicia in the Barangay of La Hacienda – 1 hour away from Anda.
The road leading to Birhen Nature Resort is new and isn’t on Google Maps. I’ve marked the turn for Birhen Nature Resort below.
At the turn, you’ll see a sign for Birhen Nature Resort. Birhen Nature Resort is 2 km down the road from the turn.
Our Experience at Birhen Nature Resort
After exploring the Princess Manan-aw Cave, we felt hot and exhausted and needed a place to cool down. Our guide told us about Birhen Nature Resort, which isn’t a resort but a swimming pool fed by a cold spring that comes out of a cave.
We told our guide we would check it out, so she video-called the lady working at Birhen to let her know we were coming. It seems like everyone knows everyone out here!
To get to Birhen Nature Resort, our guide told us to go to the village of La Hacienda and look for the sign for Birhen Nature Resort as it can’t be missed.
When we arrived at the turn, we found that the sign was the only indicator that Birhen Nature Resort exists. The nature resort and the road that leads to it were not on Google Maps, so we’re glad our guide told us about the sign.
We turned onto the road, and to our surprise, it was in excellent shape since it had been paved recently. When we got to the end of the road we parked and went into the resort.
When we got in, we found the largest cold spring that we’ve seen in Bohol. It was in pretty good condition – the floor of the pool is made of tile so it’s comfortable to walk on.
We took a dip in the water. While it wasn’t the coldest spring, it was nice to swim after a hot day of adventuring.
Inahagan Cave
I took some time to look around the area and found Inahagan Cave tucked away behind the pool.
I noticed the big blue pipes sucking water out of the cave for the swimming pool so it was evident that the water for the spring pool comes from the cave.
There was a big fence around the entrance to the cave so I asked some locals and they said the cave had been closed for a while.
Things to Do Near Birhen Nature Resort
A visit to Birhen Nature Resort isn’t an all-day event, so it’s best to visit it to cool down after doing some activities in the area.
We visited Birhen Nature Resort after exploring the nearby Princess Manan-aw Cave, and it was the perfect way to cool down after walking through the cave.
Read our full blog post: Princess Manan-aw Cave in Bohol: Complete Guide
A visit to Birhen Nature Resort would also be the perfect way to refresh after a hot hike at Alicia Panoramic Park.
Read our full blog post: Alicia Panoramic Park in Bohol, Philippines: Hiker’s Guide
Where to Stay in Bohol
Depending on how long you stay in Bohol we recommend splitting your stays between Panglao and Anda. If you are in Bohol for less than 4 days we recommend basing yourself out of Panglao, but if you are staying longer I recommend staying at least 2 nights in Anda. Here are recommendations on places to stay:
- Luxury: Amorita Resort (Panglao)
- Mid-range: Casa Amihan (Anda)
- Budget: Bluewaves Apartment (Panglao)
If you prefer to find your own place to stay, you can visit Booking.com to explore all your accommodation options in Bohol.
What to Pack for Bohol
Here are some of our must-have items you might not have thought of when packing for a trip to Bohol.
- Crocs: During our time in Bohol, I was so glad to have Crocs to protect my feet when exploring rocky terrain and chasing waterfalls. They are the ultimate shoe in the Philippines for a reason – many Filipinos wear them too!
- Snorkel: With all the amazing snorkeling spots in Bohol, it helps to have your own snorkel set like this one if you plan to do some underwater activities! Plus, you won’t need to worry about renting a snorkel, which may be of… questionable quality.
- Sunscreen: For some reason, sunscreen is expensive in the Philippines and I’ve even encountered places selling fake sunscreen that doesn’t work! So I recommend bringing your own sunscreen to Bohol.
- Dry Bag: With all the sand, salt, and water flying everywhere during our adventures, I was so glad to have a dry bag to keep all my things safe from the elements!
- Travel Towel: In my opinion, a travel towel like this one is super necessary for a trip to Bohol! It packs down nicely and was there for me anytime I went swimming, or just needed to brush sand or dirt off.
Are You Following Our Bohol Blog Series?
During our 11-day adventure in Bohol, we found some of the island’s most stunning natural wonders—epic waterfalls, caves, and incredible snorkeling spots. To help fellow adventurers, we’ve put together guides to the best places we found. You can check them out by clicking the links below.
- Start planning your trip here: Bohol Travel Guide
- Our Bohol accomodation/area guide: Where to Stay in Bohol
- Our Ultimate Guide to Bohol: 24 Awesome Things to Do in Bohol
- How to plan your Bohol vacation: Bohol 3 Day Itinerary
- Interested in chasing waterfalls?: 5 Best Waterfalls in Bohol During Dry Season
- Our favorite hike in Bohol: Alicia Panoramic Park Hike
- Our favorite day tour in Bohol: Balicasag Island Snorkeling
- Our favorite waterfall in Bohol: Dimiao Twin Falls (Pahangog Falls)
- Our favorite place to swim in Bohol: Cabagnow Cave Pool
- How to rent a motorbike in the Philippines
I hope you enjoyed our guide to Birhen Nature Resort in Bohol.
