Duangon Cold Spring

Overview

Duangon Cold Spring is a freshwater spring in Barangay Zamora, Bilar, set in Bohol’s interior hill country. A dense canopy over the spring blocks most direct sun, which is why the water runs noticeably colder than the surrounding air. [TO ENRICH: water temperature range, pool size, whether swimming is permitted, facilities on site.]

Location

Barangay Zamora, Bilar, Bohol. Bilar sits on the Loboc-Bilar road in central Bohol, within the Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape. The municipality is known for its man-made mahogany forest and several spring systems.

Getting There

Bilar is accessible from Tagbilaran City via the Carmen-Bilar road — approximately 30–40 kilometres inland. [TO ENRICH: travel time, jeepney route details, specific barangay road conditions to Zamora, whether a local guide is needed.]

Practical Info

• Municipality: Bilar
• Barangay: Zamora
• Tourism classification: Pools and Springs (BPTO)
• [TO ENRICH: entry fee, operating hours, caretaker or barangay contact, water depth, swimming safety]

What to Expect

Quiet and forested, with the same cool-microclimate effect that runs through Bilar’s mahogany forest belt more broadly — shade first, temperature second. [TO ENRICH: trail access to the spring, nearby swimming holes, picnic area availability.]

Notes

Bilar municipality contains multiple spring and nature attractions, including Logarita Spring within the Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape, Bilar Eco-Park, and the Bilar Tarsier sanctuary. Duangon Cold Spring is listed in the BPTO Table 11 — Inventory of Tourist Attractions (2025).