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Amazing Bayogo Cave, located in the town of Madrid, province of Surigao del Sur, was full of surprises as it is indeed a dull cave outside with a small opening downward but once you are inside you are amazed of the unique beauty it shows. Lots of stalagmites and stalactites scattered along the way, and you should be careful because some stalactites are reachable and you might bang your head. The walls of the cave are covered with icy sparkling diamonds that might deceive your eyes that it is a walls of pricey diamonds. Stalagmites are anywhere and they are glowing crystals when hit directly by a flashlight.

Bayogo Cave is not just a typical cave when entered in a small opening but inside was a lengthy distance area and some wide pathway with different strange formation, but inviting and unique to your eyes. The presence of numerous bats in some portions of the cave added excitement and wonder, seeing those creatures living in the dark hovering above your head, definitely hundreds of them.

Location: Madrid, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

How to get there: From Butuan City by bus or van to Tandag City, then from Tandag City terminal get a ride with bus or jeepney and drop at Madrid town where you can contact other vehicle to bring you to Bayogo Cave.

Distance: It will take for estimated 3 to 4 hours from Butuan City to Tandag City using a private vehicle. As for public utility bus will reach you around 5 to 6 hours. While in Tandag City, getting a ride with jeepney or bus for about one hour of travel to Madrid town. In Madrid, you can hire a vehicle or habal habal in going to Bayogo Cave.

Posted – Marlon Villasor of Caraga Backpackers

hinayagan cave, bislig city, surigao del sur — source: Marlon Villasor

Hinayagan Cave is another tourist destination haven seeking the thrill to the depth of the earth located at Bislig City. So enchanting as you moved inside the cave with natural creations never before seen. Marveled by the beauty when passing an entrance then a vast space inside with the illumination of light in the center.

Its name originally was Suhoton but was changed because there are other caves in the country that bear the same name. For identity, the local folks renamed it “Hinayagan,” which means, “lighted.” This was so-called Hinayagan because of the opening in the mid ceiling of the cave.

The first cave is 100 meters in length, 15 meters radius entrance with creek water coming in and Miniature Falls. The sunlight passes through the 10 meter diameter opening in the middle ceiling that allow birds and other winged animals to come in and out of the cave. It also has 50 meter wide swimming area that leads to the entrance of the second cave. You can also find an underground river and stalactites that are mostly forming elephant trunks and balusters.

LOCATION: Hinayagan Cave, San Vicente, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Caraga Region

HOW TO GET THERE:

– From Butuan ride a bus or van to Manggagoy tell the driver to drop you off to crossing of San Vicente near University of SouthEastern Philippines

– From crossing of San Vicente ride a habal habal going to Kapatagan tell the driver you want to visit Hinayagan Cave

EXPENSES:

-Van or Bus (210 pesos)
-habal habal (100 pesos)
-guide (100 pesos)

REMINDER:

-be mindful of that signage that says “this way to hinayagan cave”
-beside that sign there’s a house ask them if they can guide you going to the cave
-15 minutes easy trek

Amazing Bayogo Cave, Madrid, Surigao del Sur

Enchanting Hinayagan Cave, Bislig City, Surigao del Sur