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Paiyak Cave
Sumilao, Bukidnon
Situated
in the southern wall of the Palao-pao Mountains of Sumilao, Paiyak cave
astounds anyone who would come to visit and see for themselves the
stalagmites and stalactites that have been said to have developed for
over a million years.
Basag Cave
Kilabong, Sumilao, Bukidnon
Situated at Sitio Basag, Barangay Kilabong, Sumilao; this cave has an
abundance of stalactites, stalagmites and cascades that as yet remain
undisturbed by human exploration. Peculiar to this cave is the presence
of eight (8) waterfalls that are in themselves a reward for a
spelunker’s visit.
Blue Water Cave
Quezon, Bukidnon
A promise of adventure for trekking, spelunking and nature exploration,
Blue Water Cave has an underground water source which flows out towards
the Pulangi River. It is located at Purok 17, San Jose, some 10 kms.
from the Quezon, BUkidnon.
Salawaw Cave
Located at Sitio San Vicente, Tongan-tongan, Valencia City; Salawaw
Cave is an adventure for spelunkers. The cave portal almost choked by a
breakdown of ceiling materials measures the highest and widest section
of the cave which is 31.95 meters wide and 12.00 meters tall. Its
narrowest part is that which measures 5.10 meters wide and 0.80 meters
tall. The cave’s aesthetic features include the spectacular calcite
formations and a cave pool which is part of an extensive cave stream.
The stream exists below the cave portal and connects to a river
approximately 250 meters away from the cave. There are some parts where
the water from the stream reaches the top of the cave (sump), making it
impossible to pass through the cave from its entrance to an exit. Large
crickets (about 10cm body length) are among the abundant fauna in the
cave, next to bats. Anthropods are the most common group of animals
inhabiting caves. Ophidians also exist in Lawaw Cave.
Sumalsag Cave
Sumilao, Bukidnon
Known for being the longest cave in the northern part of Bukidnon,
Sumalsag Cave’s total length is approximately 1,859 meters. It is found
in Sitio Kilabong, Barangay Vista Villa, Sumilao, Bukidnon.
The cave site is accessible via Barangay Dalirig in
Manolo Fortich. A road junction in this barangay breaks away from the
national highway and connects to the cave site. The cave site, which is
in Barangay Vista Villa, is 3 km away from the road junction. The
jump-off point in the area is only 500 meters away from the cave.
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Sumalsag cave settles 635 m above sea level. Its
main portal faces northeast (outward), measuring 20 m high and 9 m
wide. It has a steeply sloping entry passage dropping 43.5 meters at
(-) 40o. Huge cave formations are visible and prominent at this point –
they vary from stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, dripstones, and
rimstone dams. At the lowest depression of the main portal, along with
the twilight zone, are main openings leading to three separate tunnels.
Being a solution cave, Sumalsag Cave falls under the
type of cave. It is generally made up of limestone, which is soluble in
water. The cave is formed by the gradual, but constant interaction of
both elements (i.e. limestone and water) for a considerably very long
period. The dissolving action of water creates cavities within the mass
of limestone which, in time, develop into chambers and channels. This
process is typical of Sumalsag Cave. By geological classification, the
cave site is Plio-Pleistocene – composed of limestone, pyroclastics
such as conglomerate, sandstone, shale, tuffaceous sandstone, and
agglomerate.
Sumalsag Cave is generally classified a “live cave”
– one that continues producing calcite formations or speleothems. This
status is caused by the presence of water in the cave which is
dissolving its limestone structure; the dissolved particles eventually
accumulate and re-solidify forming different calcite structures. By
physical assessment, Sumalsag Cave is scientifically and aesthetically
valuable – it provides a lot of geological information and a
spectacular display of speleothems. But the cave’s most significant
attribute is its ecological function. It hosts a variety of
cave-dwelling organisms or “cavernicoles” which heavily depend on its
current physical condition.
Bats are the most populous inhabitants in the cave.
They occupy many sections closer to the main portal. Their clusters are
commonly observed inside huge ceiling tubes of the cave’s chamber.
Other fauna in the cave include insects and anthropods.
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Quarry Cave - located at East Poblacion of Kitaotao
Composed of several interconnected passages and has several opening/
outlets. The width ranges from .60 m to 19.10 m while its height ranges
from 1 meter to 6 meters located at East Poblacion of Kitaotao.
Liroan Cave
- Found in Kiabo, Malitbog
Found in Kiabo, Malitbog, this is about 30 to 45
minutes ride from Poblacion which is noted for its deposit of organic
fertilizer “Guano”. A milky white water discharges within a creek.
Bogsok Cave
Located at Sitio Bogsok from where it derived its name, Bogsok Cave is
18 kms from the Poblacion, Libona. Housed by Mt. Tampulong, this cave
is known for its rich deposits of guano, an organic fertilizer. The
cave is characterized by a wide flat interior, likened to a parking lot
that can accommodate five buses! Bogsok Cave is still for further
exploration; access to the cave is reputed to be hard, providing a
challenge for spelunkers and other cave enthusiasts. It can be reached
through a way from the Poblacion via Fields 17 and 18 of the DMPI
Plantation.
Borantawan Cave
Found in Sitio Bita-ug, Barangay Lantud, 24 kms. away from the Talakag
town proper; this cave has a 300-meter vertical entrance. It is almost
a kilometer long. Species of bats thrive within the cave habitat. This
kilometer-long cave has deposits of guano, an organic fertilizer.
Lagundang Cave
Located in Sitio Lagundang, Barangay Kilabong, Sumilao. Lagundang Cave
has a 225-foot entrance and locally dubbed as a mini “Niagara Falls”.
The ponds found inside the cave is marked by the existence of crabs and
fishes whose presence remains a wonder to townsfolk as to how these
crabs and fishes got into the cave, the only opening of which is a
vertical drop. Also, fascinating rock formations inside the cave would
interest rappelling enthusiasts.
Minsulahog Cave
Located at Sitio Maasin, in Barangay Nicdao, Baungon; this cave is
characterized by the traversing water of Tumalong River which passes
through its interior. Its stone structures, locally referred to as
“batong bantilis”, posed as a unique feature inside the cave. The cave
is only two (2) kilometers away from Sitio Maasin proper. It can also
be reached from Barangay Lingating.
Kasanayan Cave
Located six kilometers from Tungan-tungan, San Vicente, Valencia City.
This huge cave contains stalactites, which are 400 meters deep from the
opening. This beautiful cave is endowed with a river inside.
White Rock Walls
Located at San Jose, Quezon, White Rock Walls is made of solid limestone rock ideal for rock climbing and rappelling.
Kabyaw Cave
Purported to have the biggest and widest cave with living stalactites
and stalagmites, Kabyaw Cave is located at Barangay San Jose, Quezon.
White Mountains & Caves
Located at San Jose, Quezon, the White Mountains and Caves offers the
mountain-climbers, spelunkers, hikers and trekkers an adventure-filled
nature exploration!
Sagongsong Shrine & Caves
Known by religious devotees as a quiet place for prayer and solitude,
the Sagongsong Shrine and Caves at Barangay Minsalerac, Quezon is also
a serene site for nature lovers.
Linking Caves and Spring
Enriched with innate physical features, the amazing Linking Caves and
Spring located in San Antonio East is a source of beauty and wonder.
Paragupac Cave
Approximately 5 kms from the Poblacion proper, Paragupac Cave is situated at the Barangay Gutapol, Kibawe.
Spring Cave
Located at Barangay Spring from where it got its name, Spring Cave is approximately 5 kms. from the poblacion of Kibawe.
Kisolop Cave
A spelunker’s challenge, Kisolop Cave is found at Barangay New Kidapawan, some 20 kms. from the town proper of Kibawe.
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