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Caves

Marvel at some extraordinary caves at the Hundred Islands which many scientists believed echo the underlying evolutionary processes that until these times create a dazzling and mesmering aura of a breathing earth. Today, up to ten caves have been identified and some were named based on some myths, legends and the stone formation.

Given this, projects will be undertaken to protect and manage these caves which are part of the Hundred Islands National Park to make this place an eco-tourism facility, marine sanctuary and a rich historical destination for everyone.


Caves Size Descriptions
Alama Cave l= 62.70 m
w= 4.50 to 12.0m
h= 1.20 to 8.0m
Cave still intact, consists of stalactites, stalagmites, columns and draperies.  It is rich in guano or bat manure.
Nalsoc Cave l= 81.25m
w= 3.50 to 6.00m
h= 3.0 to 8.0m
This cave is intact consisting of stalactites, columns and draperies.It is rich in guano since it is home of to a large number of bats.
Nalsoc Cave l= 104.30m
w= 8.0 to 12.0m
h= 3.0 to 8.0m
This cave is considered exploited because of diggings and discoloration of walls and ceilings although some stone formation are still present. Bat manure or guano is found on floors and ceilings
Simmimbahan Cave l= 82.50m
w= 16.0
h= 1.20 to 8 m
This cave resembles a subway or tunnel. It is consi-
dered intact with its unique stone hydrological formations. It is also rich in guano.
Milagrosa Cave l= 25.00m
w= 0.5 to 0.6m
h= 2.0m to 10.0m
The cave floor is composed of white sand which makes potential for recreation. It also consists of intact limestone formations. Activities recommended in the area are swimming and picknicking.
Cuenco Cave l= 30.00m
w= 0.5 to 0.7m
h= 2.0m to 10.0m
It is in the form of a tunnel with intact limestone formations e.g. stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, etc.
Cathedral Cave l= 20.00m
w= 5.0m
h= 20.0m
This is similar to the St. Paul Subterranean Cave whose stone formations are still in their original shape.
Century Cave l= 40.00m
w= 0.6m to 0.7m
h= 0.8m to 10m
This dome-shaped cave is home to thousands of various species of bats and other cave dwellers. It is rich in guano or bat manure and its dripstones
are still intact except for some digging on the floors.
Quirino Cave l= 30.00m
w= 8.0m
h= 6.0m
Limestone formations (draperies and dripstones) are still intact. It is ideal for cave enthusiasts.
Virgin Cave l= 25.00m
w= 2.5m
h= 1.5m
Some of its naturalness have been lost due to the use of torches by visitors. It is note-worthy that young stalactites have been cleared

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