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Mabinay Caves

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How to get there:

 From Cebu South Bus Terminal, take a Bus to Dumaguete.


From Dumaguete Bus Terminal, take another bus going to Bacolod and alight at Mabinay Tourism Office.

Arrange your tour at Tourism Office, they are very friendly and helpful.


Cavings are categorized as Beginners and Extremes. Choose your cave adventures.
I have chosen the Crystal Cave, Pandalihan Cave and Panligawan Cave.

  • Crystal Cave
  • Pandalihan Cave
  • Panligawan Cave
  • Cayaso Cave
  • Baliw Cave
  • Mambajo Cave
  • Odloman Cave
Caving Guide: 400php
Helmet/Lamp: 50php
Cave Entrance: 15php
PANLIGAWAN CAVE


The mouth opening of the Panligawan Cave.


Panligawan was derived from the tagalog word "LIGAW" which means "to court" or "to woo" a girl usually for marriage. 


This is where men bring the woman they like for a private talk and try to gain the love of their muse.


 The heart shaped opening where the sun rays comes in, symbolizes their love.


Panligawan Cave and Pandalihan Cave are seated next to each other.


You will pass through a coffee walkway connecting the two caves.

PANDALIHAN CAVE


Entrance of the Pandalihan Cave


Beautiful waterfall formation of stalagmites and stalactites.


Inside the Pandalihan Cave is a pitch black tunnel. This chamber requires head lamps for you to be able to see a different kind of rock formations like melted candles.


CRYSTAL CAVE


The prettiest cave amongst them all.


It is user-friendly and easily accessible for beginners.


Spelunkers are provided with steel pathways and railings.
The cave is well lighted so formations can be easily seen from the foot bridges.


Stalagmites and Stalactites glitters and shimmers like crystals even in the dark.
Contacts:
Tourism Office @ Paniabonan, Mabinay
Christine (receptionist) 09065881418
Jeffrey Dasian (cave guide) 09182427269
Shem Bellesta (cave guide) 09358412290




Location: Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines

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