About this place
If you ask anyone in Boac about a quick, no-fuss swim that doesn't cost much, Banhigan / Lambingan Pool is one of the names that comes up. Tucked in Brgy. Duyay, it's one of the popular swimming pools in the municipality — the kind of place where families pile in on hot weekends and small kids run between the cement deck and the water.
The road in is fully cemented now, which makes the trip much easier than it used to be. One regular put it like this:
"Hindi yan lalakarin, kahit saan ka galing kasi kalsada na papunta doon. Sementado na, anong ganda mandin maligo jan. Andiyan kami noong Feb 23 — naligo, ang lamig ng tubig."
Translation, more or less: you don't have to walk a punishing trail anymore. Wherever you're coming from, the road takes you in. And the water is genuinely cold — the kind of cold that makes the mid-day Marinduque heat fall away in seconds.
The Practical Stuff
- Entrance fee: PHP 20 per person - Free entry for children and senior citizens - Address: Brgy. Duyay, Boac, Marinduque - Facebook: community feature post - Google Maps: share.google/bt78NPhZ9sbaB9GV6
What to Bring
Standard freshwater-pool kit:
- Swimwear and a towel - Cash — small bills for the entrance fee, snacks - Sun protection — most of the deck is open-air - Drinking water and merienda — bring more than you think you'll need; this is a half-day kind of place
Why Locals Like It
It's not a resort, and it's not trying to be. Banhigan / Lambingan is a community pool with a real cold-spring feel, low entrance fee, and a trip in that's now easy enough for anyone to make. For a budget-friendly weekend afternoon in Boac with kids in tow, it's hard to beat.
Best Time to Visit
November to May (dry season). Avoid typhoon months (June–October).
What to Bring
How to Get Here
From Boac Public Market, take a jeepney heading towards the direction of Gasan. Inform the driver that you are going to Banhigan. Keep an eye out for the sign indicating the Lambingan Pool area, which is located along the main road. Once you reach the landmark, you may need to walk a short distance to the pool itself. If you prefer a more direct route, you can also hire a tricycle from the market to take you straight to Banhigan Pool. This option can be more convenient, especially if you have luggage or prefer not to walk.
Local routes, fares, and ferry schedules can shift without notice — and travel times depend on weather, traffic, and tide. Confirm fares and timing with the driver or locals before you set out.
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From Google
Google- 11 months ago
No Waterfalls, just man made pool. It's near the road so it gets crowded. I suggest you go farther for a clearer water. If there is waterfalls, it's far and not accessible. Cottage rental is around 300,entrance fee is 20
- 8 years ago
This is a refreshing place to go after a visit to the caves.
