Pulangbato Falls & Red Rock Hot Spring

Valencia, Negros Oriental · about 163 km from 3ACs Apartment, Talisay City

Waterfall over red, mineral-stained rocks — then a soak in a natural hot spring.

About

Pulangbato ('red rock') Falls tumbles over rocks stained red-orange by sulfur and minerals, with a swimming pool, hanging bridge and cottages. On the way you pass steaming sulfur vents, and nearby Red Rock Hot Spring has naturally heated mineral pools. Wear dark clothes — the water can stain.

History

Valencia sits at the foot of Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros), whose volcanic heat feeds the vents and hot springs of the Ocoy Valley.

Why visit

The classic Valencia half-day from Dumaguete.

How to get there

Brgy. Malabo, Valencia — about 30 minutes from Dumaguete.

• Jeepney/multicab to Valencia, then habal-habal
• Valencia tours from Dumaguete

Prices (estimates)

• Falls entrance≈ ₱50 adults / ₱20 kids
• Red Rock Hot Spring≈ ₱100
• Cottage≈ ₱300

Hours / best time: Daily about 7 AM–5 PM

Nearby places

• Casaroro Falls & Valencia — A 30-m waterfall in a deep jungle gorge.
• Mt. Talinis (Cuernos de Negros) — The twin-horned volcano above Dumaguete — mossy forest, crater lakes and steaming vents.
• Twin Lakes Balinsasayao & Danao — Two crater lakes in mossy rainforest above Dumaguete.
• Leon Kilat Monument & Bacong Plaza — The hometown shrine of Pantaleon 'Leon Kilat' Villegas, Negros Oriental's Katipunan hero.
• Lo-oc Beach WWII Landing Site, Sibulan — The Sibulan shore where American liberation forces landed in Negros Oriental in April 1945.