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Spelunking in Guimaras' Caves


A good number of amazing caves and interesting natural rock formations can be found in Guimaras Province where visitors can enjoy and explore natures hidden wonders. The caves vary in size, complexity and accesibility so explorers of all kinds can find caves that will surely pique their interests.

by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012
Spelunking in Guimaras

A good number of amazing caves and interesting natural rock formations can be found in Guimaras Province where visitors can enjoy and explore natures hidden wonders.  The caves vary in size, complexity and accesibility so explorers of all kinds can find caves that will surely pique their interests.  

  • Biri Cave, Poblacion, Jordan, Guimaras

It can be reached at the side of the mountain. Its entrance is low and narrow and can be accessed by crawling.

  • Bucoy Cave, Balcon Maravilla, Jordan, Guimaras

Its entry passage is so low that one has to crawl to enter. Inside in the semi-darkness, one is greeted by the phosphorescent glow of crystalline rocks or quartz which resemble twinkling Christmas lights or twinkling fireflies. A mini-lake, 6 meters deep and 5 meters wide inside the cave can be used for bathing.

  • Buho Ramirez Cave, Lawi, Jordan, Guimaras

 It is a small cave but the entire entrance is going down more or less about 40-50 ft. deep. It has 3 openings with gushing water. Studies show that it could be a good source of spring water that can supply two barangays with 429 households.

  • Bul-ugan Tapi Cave, Tacay, Buenavista
  • Capitoguan Cave, Balcon Maravilla, Jordan, Guimaras

It is considered as a bat sanctuary. Its guano deposits are best organic fertilizer for plants. It is 250 meters long and the entrance is about 12 meters in height. It has abundant stalactites and stalagmites formed by years of dripping water from the dome of the cave.

  • Daliran Cave, Old Poblacion, Buenavista, Guimaras

It is accessible by jeep or by tricycle from Buenavista Wharf in 10-15 minutes.

  • Higante Cave (Giant Cave), Espinosa, Jordan, Guimaras

According to legend, this cave was used by a giant, hence it was called Higante Cave. It is abundant with stalagmites and stalactites which form an intriguing shape. People who visit this place always leave a coin and made a wish just for fun. It has 3 entrances: 3×4 ft. wide, 2×3 ft. wide, and 2×3 meters wide. It is 200 meters long more or less and could be found on top of a hill.

  • Hurot-Hurot Cave, Espinosa, Jordan, Guimaras

It has two openings 1-1/2 x 2 meters and 2 x 1 meters. It is 50 meters more or less in length.

  • Kuweba Tudyong,

 (Formerly known as San Marcos Cave), Lucmayan, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.

  • Private Cave, Lawi, Jordan

 The natives tell it was once a secret hiding place for pirates and storage of their pirated goods. Note: Guimaras cave identified by Western Visayas Caving Association -14 mapped -12 explored / unmapped - 10 unexplored.

Where to Stay

Here is a list of hotels and inns for your stay in the province:

  • Shirven Hotel - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Pine Haven Hotel - Islander Village, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Small Wings Pension Inn - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Miewa Pension House - Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
  • OLP-Trappist Monastery Guest House - San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Guisi Heritage Cottage - Dolores, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras

Where to Dine

Here is a list of some of the restaurants, bars and cafes located in the city:

  • NVDS Refreshment/ Tita Nels Refreshment - Mclain, Buenavista, Guimaras
  • Gladys Refreshment (Carinderia & Videoke) - Rizal, Jordan
  • Paul and Michelle Kitchenette - Rizal, Jordan
  • Toms Place Bar and Refreshment - Hoskyn, Jordan
  • Dans Batchoy - Rizal & San Miguel, Jordan

Where to Shop

  • OLP-Trappist Monastery - Located at San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras.
  • Guimaras Trade & Information Center - Located at Pasalubong Center, Provincial Capitol, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras.
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Enterprise  (Contemplative Outreach to the Poor, Inc.) - Located at the Old Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Guimaras Best Pasalubong Center - Located at New Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
  • Genned-Up Pasalubong Center - Located at New Site, San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras

Accessibility

Iloilo City is the gateway to Guimaras. Guimaras can be reached by air or boat from Manila via Iloilo City and by pumpboat in Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. The island province is 20-30 minutes by motorboat or ferry boat from Parola, Ortiz, Muelle Loney or Lapuz wharves in Iloilo City. Direct travel to Guimaras is possible by light planes, which can land at the Guimaras Feeder Airport.

Jeepney and tricycles are also available as a mode of transportation when touring the province from one town to another.

Please check the Guimaras official website for more information about the transportation schedules and locations.

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