Captivating Capiz - “Dumalag“. Dumalag is located by the slopes of several mountains on hilly but fertile land irrigated by the Panay and Malisbug rivers and other rivulents. It is bounded by Dao, Dumarao, Cuartero, Calinog and Tapaz.

Dumalag is typical small town in Capiz. People know and great one another by name. Seeking directions to reach the places that brought them to the idyllic town, 35 kilometers from Roxas City. Dumalag is located in between of Cuartero and Tapaz. Their source of income came from rice planting and selling vegetable. Their work are farmers, fisherman and vendors. One thing that captivate the Dumalag because they a lot of tourist attraction that they can see.

Tourist Spots

CAPTIVATING SUHOT SPRING

One of the attraction that captivatesthe eye of the tourist is the SUHOT SPRING. The leading natural attraction of Dumalag is the Suhot Spring and caves being marked by the towering Panginraon Range. The natural brigde and the famed caves of Suhot lead into minimally explored caverns which are claimed to strecth as far as the other side of Panginraon, facing Dumarao, a neighboring municipality. The foot of legendary Panginraon mountain, just 300 meters from the town proper. Surrounded by lush vegetation and second - growth forest, the cave strecthes 18 kilometers. Its innermost recesses and labyrinthine passages have remained unexplored.

It is considered one of the longest caves in the country and has late been drawing amateur and seasoned spelunkers. The body of water in front of the cave is rich in minerals and originates from the watersheds of Panginraon.It flows through a subterranean passage and empties through the cave’s bowl-like opening guarded by a wall of solid rock.People came to Suhot Spring to test if that tourist spot can captivate them.

The many chambers of the Suhot Caves are grow over with stalactites and stalagmites of considerable sizes and lengths. At the mouth of the caves, near the natural brigde, is a spring with sulfurous, salty water that is consideres by the local folks as healthy for bathing. Suhot Spring and caves have become a favorite destination for people coming from other places visiting Dumalag.

CAPTIVATING DUMALAG PARISH CHURCH

Another tourist attraction that Dumalag captivate is the Dumalag Parish Church under the Patron St. of Saint Martin de Tours. The first church and convent of Dumalag were constructed between 1600 and 1720, and the parish was dedicated to Saint martin of Tour, a bishop. In 1833 Fr. Augustin Duran, whose name has been adopted by one of the Dumalag’s biggest Barangays, started the construction of present church. The church had a five story bell tower which rose majestically at the left side of the church.

The church made of yellow sandstone, is 70m and 18m wide. It has two doors at the sid and one in the front. Small pilasters decorate the facade wall. Six engaged rectangular pilaster rise up to the triangular pediment. The five story belltower rises gracefully by the left side of the church.

FESTIVAL

CAPTIVATES DINAGSA OR ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

A revelry from sunrise to sunset, with ceaseless and rhythmic beating of drums. A sea of humanity in cadence with black soot “ati” performing rituals, all in honor of El Señor Sto. Niño. A spectacular fluvial parade where the Infant Jesus is carried aboard a fishing boat around the river, out to sea and back. “Dinagsa” connotes the sudden surge of good things washed ashore, such as the generous catch of fish and other sea foods, which Cadiz is famous for. Throw all cares to the wind as you street dance with gaily-costumed ati-tribes. Be game however if you find your own face painted black by playful ATIS.