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Puning Hot Spring and Sand Spa: The Hidden Destination in Angeles City, Pampanga

Aside from the amazing food, Pampanga also offers a lot of beautiful destinations and thrilling activities that will surely satisfy your adventure needs. One of the destinations we visited during the #NLEXLakbayNorte Pampanga tour was Puning Hot Spring and Spa, which can be found at the foot of one of the most destructive volcanoes of the 21st century (Mt. Pinatubo).




I didn't know there's a beautiful hot spring and spa in the middle of the mountains of Porac. I thought that the city is just the home of exotic delicacies. Well, there's a Puning Hot Spring and Sand Spa. The jump-off point is at the Puning Restaurant in Sapang Bato. We took a 4x4 off-road jeep (6-7 seaters) and traversed the scenic and craggy terrain going to Barangay Inararo. We passed along the shallow streams and desert-like ground of sand and ash mixture. Get ready for a bumpy ride. It's advisable to hold tightly your digital camera or action camera while taking pictures or videos along the journey. Most of the time, our body was bouncing especially our ass due to the rugged roads. It took us almost 20 minutes to reach the hot spring. Overall, our 4x4 ride en route to Puning Hot Spring and Spa was extremely fun and exciting.





The name of the place was derived from the Aeta word “punang” or “mapunang“, which means full of trees and later evolved to its current name. Most of the staff here are Aetas, the first inhabitants of Pampanga. They're a little bit shy yet accommodating. It's good to know that there are businesses like Puning Hot Spring and Spa that are giving work to our friends from indigenous communities, which serves as one of their livelihood sources.




Inside the hot spring, we found several pools of hot water ranging from 40 degrees to 70 degrees, and pools of cold water. The hot water was constantly running and disperses like a waterfall at the foot of the resort. It's perfect to dip your body into the warm water after the bouncing journey. The water temperature was perfect! It's relaxing! The scenery from the top was stunning with an amazing view of dusty landscapes, shallow streams and lahar rock formations.



From the hot spring, we headed to the spa where we tried sand spa and mudpack. We were laid on the volcanic ash sand bed while our bodies were covered in sand for 15 minutes. It's really hot inside. I felt my whole body was sweating, from my face down to my legs. One of the staff massaged my arms and legs by gently stepping on them. According to the staff, this treatment will improve our blood circulation. The spa treatment was finished through mudpack, which lathered all over our bodies. The mudpack will help tighten pores and cool down the body.






By the way, each guest will be provided with clean brown spa short and a short sleeve polo. You can use these clothes during the spa session. The shower area is located at Puning Restaurant located in Angeles City, where they serve the buffet lunch. They will also provide a fresh towel and complimentary bath soap. 


At this time, there's no available accommodation in the resort. The villas will be available around the 4th quarter of 2023. For those who want to stay overnight in Angeles City, you can stay in several hotels in Clark Freeport Zone like Royce Hotel. 


The day tour package to Puning Hot Spring includes a 4×4 ride, buffet lunch, entrance to the hot spring, sand steam, and mud pack for P4,500.00 per person, a minimum of four. They also offer joiner tours during weekends. The day tour trip starts at 8AM and the last trip is 2PM. 

How to get there 

Trave to  Puning Hot Spring  from Manila

1. Take a bus (Five Star, Dagupan Express, Solid North, Victory Liner)  in Cubao or Pasay bound for Dau in Mabalacat, Pampanga. From the bus terminal, take a blue taxi and inform the driver that you are going to Puning Hot Spring. 

Travel to Puning Hot Spring from Clark International Airport

Option 1: Private transportation - The most convenient way to reach Puning Hot Spring is by arranging a private transfer. Many resorts and hotels in the area offer transportation services from the airport to the hot springs.

Option 2: Public transportation - From Clark International Airport, you can take a taxi or a jeepney to the Dau Bus Terminal in Mabalacat, which is about 10 kilometers away. At the terminal, board a blue taxi. Inform the driver  that you're going to Puning Hot Spring


Puning Hot Spring and Restaurant
Adress: Sitio Target, Sapang Bato, Angeles City, Pampanga Philippines
Email: puninghotspring@gmail.com
Contact Number: 09687240148

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