Busay Cave and Spring is one of those places locals quietly enjoy while travelers often miss. This underground spring is not just a beautiful spot, it is the main source of potable water for nearby communities. Clear, ice-cold, and framed by limestone walls, the cave offers a refreshing swim.
A Natural Spring Inside a Cave
At the cave entrance sits a natural rock pool filled with flowing spring water, clear enough to see straight to the bottom. The water stays cold even during peak summer, making it perfect after a long day under the Cebu sun. Locals often treat it like a community swimming pool, but the place still keeps its calm, low-key charm.
Respect the Spring, Respect the Community
This spring supplies drinking water to the town, so cleanliness is non-negotiable. Visitors are strongly encouraged to pack out all trash, refuse single-use plastics, and leave the place exactly as they found it. No loud music, no soap, no shampoo, just water, rock, and respect.
Perfect Side Trip from Moalboal
Because of its location, Busay Spring and Cave fits perfectly into a South Cebu itinerary. It’s an easy add-on if you’re visiting Lambug Beach, Cambais Falls, or chasing waterfalls around Badian and Moalboal. Early morning or late afternoon visits are best for fewer people and cooler temperatures.
How to Get There?
Location: Barangay Busay, Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines
By Car: Drive south to Moalboal and continue until you reach Barangay Balabagon, the last barangay before Badian. After passing Balabagon Elementary School, look for a road on the left side before Balabagon Chapel. Turn left, follow the road going uphill toward Barangay Busay, and continue straight until you see signage for Busay Cave. Roads are slightly rough but passable for cars and motorcycles.
By Commute: From Cebu City South Bus Terminal, ride a bus bound for Oslob via Barili or Bato. Get off at Moalboal town proper. From there, hire a habal-habal or motorcycle taxi and tell the driver you’re going to Busay Spring and Cave in Barangay Busay. The ride takes around 20–30 minutes depending on road conditions.
Busay Spring and Cave proves that some of Cebu’s best experiences are the simplest ones. Cold water, quiet surroundings, and a reminder that nature only stays beautiful when people choose to take care of it, one visit at a time.
