The official name of the resort is Elan’s Haven. But if you’re asking directions from the locals, just say “Tinalon swimming pool.” If you use the official name, the person you’re asking might think you want to go to heaven. The entrance fee is P25 for an adult and P10 for a child. Cottage fee is P150.
The resort has two swimming pools. One has a depth of four to five feet, the other two and a half feet. The walls and floors, made of concrete, are slippery with moss, so you must be careful.
The water in the swimming pools comes from the stream that flows through a cave. If you
peer at this photo closer, you can see the small mouth of the cave under the trees. We didn’t go inside the cave because you have to pay P15 per head and P100 for the tour guide. You also have to rent flashlights for P20 each, and the flashlights look as though they were bought for P20. I guess the prices are affordable enough for those who come from urban areas, but my relatives and I are not willing to waste such an amount because there’s also a cave in our farm in another village. We can go in and out of “our” cave as often as we want without paying a single centavo, and according to persons who have been to both caves, the two look as ugly.
The murky koi pond. There’s still so much to be improved in the resort, but for now, it’s the best in Kulaman, so just love your own, I guess. The water in the swimming pools is fresh and cold anyway, and it doesn’t hurt if you open your eyes underwater.
The gardens in the resort are not well-maintained, but I like this spot.
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