Landmark· Sibuyan· Philippines

Cantingas River

12° 18.9′ N · 122° 34.0′ E

A cold, crystal-clear river in Barangay Taclobo, San Fernando, awarded the Philippines' cleanest river, where locals swim in natural pools.

Practical

Position from OpenStreetMap river way (Cantingas, Taclobo). Sibuyan's rivers are tested among the best water quality anywhere; locals drink straight from them. Cantingas River Resort (12.3274, 122.5791) has cottages. A fresh-water swim after days of salt.

Best for

Freshwater swim