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Monterico Hot Spring

Philippines

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Type
Natural Natural hot spring
Water temperature
Not recorded
Cost
Not recorded
Hours or season
Not recorded
Clothing
Not recorded
Nearest town
Balagtas
Coordinates
Pools or sources
1

About Monterico Hot Spring

Monterico Hot Spring is a natural hot spring in Philippines, on the edge of Balagtas. The nearest large city is Ormoc, roughly 11 miles away as the crow flies.

We do not have a trustworthy temperature reading for this spring. Water temperature at hot springs can change with the seasons, so always test before you soak.

It is a natural spring with little or no development. Some natural springs have rock pools you can sit in, while others are too hot, too shallow or on land where soaking is not allowed.

Map and directions

Red marks Monterico Hot Spring. Other colored dots are nearby springs in this directory. Coordinates: 11.13483, 124.51881.

Location of Monterico Hot Spring in Philippines

Getting there

  • Nearest town: Balagtas.
  • Nearest large city: Ormoc, about 11 miles (18 km) in a straight line.
  • Use the directions buttons above for a driving route. Final roads to many springs are unpaved, seasonal or closed in winter, so check road conditions before you go.

Before you go

  • Check the operator, land manager or park website for current hours, fees and closures. Details in any directory can go out of date.
  • Pack out everything you bring, including food scraps. Do not use soap in natural pools.
  • Keep your head above water. Warm fresh water can carry Naegleria fowleri, a rare but deadly amoeba that enters through the nose.
  • Drink water, limit soaks to 10 to 20 minutes at a time in very hot water, and skip alcohol.
  • Read our hot spring etiquette guide and safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Monterico Hot Spring?

Monterico Hot Spring is in Philippines, at Balagtas. The GPS coordinates are 11.1348, 124.5188.

Can you soak at Monterico Hot Spring?

Natural springs vary. Some have pools built by visitors, others are too hot or shallow, and some are on private land or in areas where bathing is banned. Check local rules and test the water before you get in.

What should I bring to a hot spring?

Water to drink, a towel, sandals with grip, a bag to pack out trash, and warm layers for after your soak. At primitive springs bring a headlamp and tell someone where you are going.

Sources and corrections

This listing combines OpenStreetMap. Data last refreshed August 2026. Source 1

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