#Mt. Kapayas

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A Bit About Mt. Kapayas

Locally known as Lantawan, Mt. Kapayas gains its reputation of being one of the toughest mountains to hike in Cebu. Although you’ll find its location on Google map in Carmen, it is part of the Municipality of Catmon. Its summit stands at (780 meters above sea level), offering a stunning panorama of mountain ranges as per our guide.

According to my guide, they named it Mt. KAPAYAS because that's only tree spotted in the area on their eyes the first time they visit on this peak (Cebuano term for papaya).It is named “Lantawan” or "Anislag Peak" (Cebuano for a structure or spot with greater height and massive horizon) because of its towering height at the peak.

According to stories told by locals, Mt. Kapayas became a hiding place of the renowned General Arcadio Maxilom during the World War II.

Mt. KAPAYAS has it gives an astounding 360 degrees view of the nearby mountain ranges in Carmen, Tuburan, and Danao. Prior to summiting Mt. Kapayas, it is encouraged to settle the permits from the town proper so as to orient the locals and mountain rangers about your entry.

Friendly Tip: It would be better to contact a guide or anyone from the tourism office for your pre-registration to reserve your slot since hikers/campers allowed are limited in number.

As mentioned, you have to secure permits from the municipal hall before hiking Mt. Kapayas for your safety.

From Catmon, you have to hire a habal-habal or multi-cab to bring you to the jump-off site, Sitio Kampanya. From there, you begin the hike going to the campsite in Sitio Lumanoy and to the peak.

This is the campsite are, during my visit I cannot have a chance to do camping since I had only a one day tour.

the rocky part and sliding pathways towards the summit

The rock-climbing part towards the peak of that journey was fun especially when you’re a nice guide like kuya Carling kidding around the slopes and trails in the wild. The view from the top is breathtaking. Embracing the breeze and everything you see around you is very fulfilling, worth the sweat we shed along the way.

Friendly Reminder: Leave No Trace, the principles all the time wherever we may go. By the way, you can reach the summit like an hour or less than from jump-off, depending on your pacing.

Mt. Kapayas adventure came to reality. I would love to go back when given the chance. Thank you Kuya Carling for the safe trek throughout this journey. It was an awesome adventure for me. Until my next one.🙏😘🤙🇵🇭

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Magyoyosi lang kami sa Mt. Kapayas

7:50 05/02/21

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Catmon, officially the Municipality of Catmon, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. In recent years, Catmon has more known and explored spots for tourists. In this blog post, we will share some of the most beautiful destinations and/or local businesses one can find in the municipality of catmon.

TOURISTS DISTINATION/LOCAL BUSINESS:

MT.KAPAYAS

Photo by Ma Stella Aranco Sumayang

Mt. Kapayas, or locally known as Lantawan, stands in the bowels of Catmon, Northern Cebu as the second highest peak in the island of Cebu. Although second in height, the challenges that it offers is far from second-rate.

FEES:

Permit fee: ₱250 per group (1-10pax)

Guide/Camp fee: ₱250 per group

Catmon LGU Tourism: 0915-482-5554

Motorbike Tour: ₱450 per head back and forth for 2 days with side-trip falls (To avail this, contact Kyno at 0919-921-0030)

NOTE:

Travel as early as possible to avoid intense heat

Bring water and stay hydrated to lower the chances of getting a heatstroke.

Schedule with habal-habal drivers to pick you up from Sitio Kampanya and take you back to Catmon because the only alternative is walking to the nearest barangay and catching a ride there.

Wear attire that fit for hiking on rough terrain, safe for wall climbing, and offers protection from the heat of the sun, insect bites, and plants.

Pack enough food to eat.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact Location: Sitio Kampanya, Brgy. Kabangkaya, Catmon, Cebu

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BY BUS: Take a Ceres Bus from the Cebu North Bus Terminal to Catmon and descend at Catmon Proper. Just a small distance from Catmon Proper is a habal-habal station which gives rides to Sitio Kampanya but with guides, vans, multicabs, or sometimes trucks can be booked.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set the destination to ‘Catmon Municipal Hall’. From Municipal Hall, ask around for directions to Barangay Agsuwaw. This is the last point for 4-wheeled vehicles because they are unable to drive to Sitio Kampanya due to the rough terrain and soft roads.

NOTE: From Barangay Agsuwaw is a 2-hour hike to the jump-off point.

Photo by Ma Stella Aranco Sumayang

ESOY HOT SPRING AND KA-TINGGO FALLS

Esoy Hot Springs is one of only two natural thermal pools in Cebu. Up in the mountains nearby Catmon you can find not only this incredibly relaxing hot spring but it is right next to the equally amazing Ka-Tinggo Falls. Both of these attractions can be visited in one epic daytrip from Cebu City. Esoy Hot Spring is an interesting resort and one of the most popular destinations in Catmon Municipality in Cebu Province, Philippines. From Cebu City, the capital of the province, Esoy Spring is about 57 kilometers away and around 5 kilometers from the town of Catmon, where this nice spring resort is situated. Esoy Hot Spring is the only hot spring in the northern part of Cebu. The place is located 57 kilometers away from the city. Specifically, it is located in Brgy. Duyan, Catmon, Cebu, a 5 km travel from the town proper.

A PRIVATE PROPERTY

The place is owned by Mr. Celso “Esoy” Bustamante and his wife. Esoy is also a councilor of Catmon.

The pool with hot water has temperature that ranges from 40-60 C. They provide services like:

River trekking

Viewing of rock formations such as stalagmites and stalactites

Fish feeding

Crossing of the hanging bridge

…and more!

“NO BOOKING, NO ENTRY”

Since this is a private property, and to really preserve this precious natural attraction, the management has decided to implement the “No Booking, No Entry” Policy, requiring interested guests to book their visit at least 1-2 days before visiting.

Entrance fee: ₱350 per adult, ₱175 per kid (below 10 y/o)

Contact numbers: (032) 430-9250 / 0921-813-3296 (Smart) / 0935-988-8306 (Globe) / 0923-553-7427 (Sun)

Social: Facebook Page

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Duyan, Catmon, Northern Cebu — approx. 2 hours away from the city.

From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus/mini bus to Catmon. Bus fare is ~₱85 /head (one-way). Inform the driver to drop you off at the town proper of Brgy. Duyan. Ride a motorbike or habal-habal going to “Esoy Hot Spring”. Fare is ₱30 /head.

If you’re bringing your own vehicle, just navigate with Waze and search for “Esoy Hot Spring” in Catmon. Parking space is available.

MAJESTIQUE VIEW BEACH RESORT

Photo by Gan Robert Tiu

Majestique View Beach Resort is a roadside accommodation with a majestic view of the ocean which is famous among the locals and other budget travelers for cliff diving – an exciting activity where people jump from the edges of a cliff into the deep and clear water.

DAY USE:

Entrance fee: ₱35 per person

Cottage A – P500 good for 6 persons

Cottage B – P1,000 good for 6 persons w/ a nice view

Videoke Cottage – P2,500 good for 10-15 persons w/ exclusive use of karaoke

Table – P350 good for 4 persons

OTHER INFORMATION:

Corkage fee: None

Contact number: 0917-677-1822

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Majestique-View-Resort-301654920335922/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Binongkalan, Catmon, Northern Cebu – 2 hrs. away from the city and just located beside the road.

BY BUS: From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus/mini bus bound for Catmon. One-way bus fare to Catmon costs less than P100/head. Inform the driver to drop you off at Majestique View Beach Resort. The resort can be found at the opposite side of Binongkalan Elementary School

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Majestique View Resort” in Catmon, Cebu. Parking space is available upon arrival.

Photo by Gan Robert Tiu

ARECA PALM HUT

Photo from BeardSama Facebook Page

Areca Palm Hut is a modern vacation house that takes inspiration from the bahay kubo. It offers to guests a rustic getaway in the relaxing shade of its modern hut and the natural views that surround it. It is a secluded vacation home in the highlands of Catmon that offers a refreshing escape from the dust and noise of the metro. It flaunts the beauty of Catmon’s highlands and allows guests to experience a genuine tropical getaway in its secluded property that’s surrounded by the vibrant green of nature

RATES:

Exclusive overnight use: P5,000 per night, good for 4 persons w/ breakfast

Exclusive for couples: P3,500 per night, good for 2 persons w/ breakfast

Additional Person (0-3 y.o.): Free

Additional Person (4-11 y.o.): P250 per person

Additional Person (12 y.o. and up): P500 per person w/ extra mattress

AMENITIES

Pool

Outdoor Shower

Campfire Area

Grill Area

Towels and Basic Toiletries

Parking Slots for 2 cars

Fully equipped kitchen

Utensils

Basic condiments

OTHER INFORMATION:

Book now! Click this link first: https://www.airbnb.com/c/ramm357 and sign up. After signing up, head on to this link.

Corkage fee: None

Contact numbers: 0915-108-2606

Email address: arecapalmhut@gmail.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Arecapalmhut/

HOW TO GET THERE?

Exact location: Brgy. Cabunga-an, Catmon, Northern Cebu — approx. 1.5-2hours away from Cebu City.

BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Areca Palm Hut” in Catmon. There is a parking lot that can accommodate up to 2 cars. Be sure to contact the owner before going to the place.

Photo from BeardSama Facebook Page

NORAS FOOD PARK

Photo from NORA’S FOOD PARK Facebook Page

Bisayang manok or native chicken is somewhat abundant in Catmon. There are couple of stores in Catmon we’ve known so far serving native chickens. One of these which just recently opened is Nora’s Food Park in Laplaya part of Catmon. Aside from native chicken specialty, they also serve yummy seafood and pork menu. They’re along the road, so can easily be spotted.

Rates/Fees: This is open for public so feel free to roam around.

Operating hours: Open Hours Sunday 6:00am – 6:00pm, Monday

Location: They’re in La Playa, Catmon, Cebu few meters ard from Duko-Duko and Las Flores Country Beachside Hotel. See also Duko-Duko in Argao.

Contact and Social Pages:

Facebook Page: Nora’s Food Park

Phone: 0926 400 7854

Photo from NORA’S FOOD PARK Facebook Page

VIMA SHORE

Vima (pronounced as “Vaima”) used to be a beach resort turned into a wholesome family food park with semi-structured native fast food huts with wide array of foods and live weekend entertainment by the beach. There are many popular food vendors and are happy to introduce our newest food huts – Jay Ar Native Chicken Eatery, Happy We Cafe, Eddie’s Cafe, V&C Coffee and Milktea and La Cusinita Del Mar.

REFERENCES:

https://sugbo.ph/2020/mt-kapayas-catmon/

https://sugbo.ph/2020/majestique-view-beach-resort/

https://sugbo.ph/2021/areca-palm-hut/

https://sugbo.ph/2018/esoy-hot-spring-in-catmon/

https://pepsncoks.com/quick-guide/native-chicken-in-noras-food-park-catmon

https://vimashore.com/

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The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. (at Mt. Kapayas, Catmon, Cebu) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5x6sZgsrM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1itaiyfe1uo9c

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From Sea to summit at Mt. Kapayas. #outdoors #landscapephotography #summit #landscape #photooftheday #traveling #travelig #dayhike #climb #loveoutdoor (at Mt. Kapayas, Catmon, Cebu)

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The Courage to Persist

One has to muster enough courage to gain the strength to persist.Persistent, as one famous motivational speaker says, is part of discipline. You may have the knowledge of what to do but if you do not persist, you may not reach the destination.

Life is not easy. What a statement. I've realized how often I complain and how often I am so engrossed in my own way of achieving self-gratification. I easily complain and get distracted by some discomfort.

I can recall now those struggles and determination when I climbed Mt. Kapayas, the second highest peak in Cebu. I proved to myself that I could do it because I am determined. There were doubts and fears, but the determination is greater than the tendency to give up.

I have no other choice but to keep going. I have to forgive myself for having failed many times. I have to instill the discipline I need to succeed in life. If I give up, I will just end up being a loser. If I give up, I will lose the chance to give what my family and loved ones need. If I give up, my life will become so miserable. So I am determined to persist and I will never give up no matter how bad it is or how bad it gets.

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At the peak of Mt. Kapayas at Catmon, Cebu. Check out how we survived 24 hours of trekking, climbing, crawling and a lot of mishaps. Link clickable in my bio. ⛰ #hannaeything #hannaeythingadventures #cebublogger #bloggerph #trekking #trekkingphotography #natures_hub #mtkapayas #mtkapayastrek #catmon #whenincebu #mountainsofcebu #whattodoincebu #cebuadventures #followforfollow #instablogger #instaadventure #instaphoto #igers #igersph #instagrammer #igerscebu (at Mt. Kapayas, Catmon, Cebu)

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References:

YouTube: Dong LEONY

Are you fed up with schoolwork? stressed? and in need of recharging? You should take a vacation, one that will allow you to relax and forget about your difficulties for a brief period of time. A vacation may improve your emotions, and when you return, you will be energized and ready to work. Well, then I know just the place for you... Mount Kapayas!!!

 

Mt. Kapayas is known for its incredible sights. Cebu may not have as lofty mountains as its surrounding islands, but it has hard paths that will satisfy any sense of adrenaline one may desire. Consider the tough routes to the summit of Mt. Kapayas. Mt. Kapayas (also known as Lantawan) is a popular hiking destination in Cebu, particularly in Catmon Municipality. It is located at an elevation of 783+ meters above sea level and provides a breathtaking view of the municipality's neighboring mountain ranges. Mt. Kapayas offers the perfect adrenaline rush for anyone prepared to put Mother Nature to the test, particularly rock climbers.

 

Tourists' expectations when visiting a specific location are tied to numerous elements of the chosen destination, such as culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping, and so on, but this place will cover those aspects and will undoubtedly impress your overall vision. Mt. Kapayas will, without a doubt, exceed your expectations.

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Sharing our buwis-buhay Mt. Kapayas trek experience. Please visit www.hannaeything.com or click the link in my bio. ⛰ #hannaeything #hannaeythingadventures #mtkapayas #catmon #whenincebu #mtkapayastrek #instablogger #cebublogger #bloggerph #natures_hub #naturetripping #naturephotography #trekkingphotography #trekking #womenwhoexplore #travelph #whattodoincebu #ilovecebu #cebuadventures #travelgram #travelasia #travelnow #wowphilippines #followforfollow #buwisbuhay (at Mt. Kapayas, Catmon, Cebu)

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Sun down in the middle of our trek back to base from Mt. Kapayas. June 11 will be forever special in my heart. 🌄 #hannaeything #hannaeythingadventures #hannaeythingtravels #mtkapayas #mtkapayassummit #womenwhoexplore #trekking #igerscebu #igersph #wowphilippines #travelph #travelnow #travelasia #traveler #travelgram #cebublogger #bloggerph #followforfollow #instablogger #instagrammer #instaphoto #sunset_hub #sunsetchaser #sunset #travelphilippines #travelphotography #travelphilippines #traversephilippines (at Catmon, Cebu, Philippines)

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It's not the mountain we conquer but ourselves. One of the most unforgettable and dangerous adventure of my life and i am glad i made it. ⛰ #hannaeything #hannaeythingtravels #hannaeythingadventures #mtkapayas #mtkapayassummit #buwisbuhay #cebuadventures #travelogue #travelphotography #travelgram #cebublogger #ilovecebu #bestofcebu #mountaintop #bucketlist #followforfollow #igersph #igerscebu #instablogger #instagrammer (at Mt. Kapayas, Catmon, Cebu)

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Mt. Kapayas summit. #climb #outdoors #adventure #summit #landscapephotography #landscape #phoneonly #paradise #travelig

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On our way to Mt. Kapayas. #rivertrekking #travelig #outdoors #adventures