Viaje Western Pangasinan | Seven Caves in Hundred Islands

The Hundred Islands National Park attracts tourist for its beaches, diving spots and of course its amazingly shaped islands. But not everyone knows that HINP has a lot of dark, guano-scented caves that will capture the interest of the spelunking addicts.

Now here's a rundown of the 7 caves we visited during our HINP island hopping.


Cave #1 - Century Cave

Located at the Century Island, this cave is one of my favorites. This huge dome-shaped cave is home to thousands of dark-loving bats resulting to strong aroma of guano (bat excretion) at its entrance. With its huge interior illuminated by the natural light coming from the hole at its ceiling, cave enthusiasts will certainly love the place. It is actually the largest in the park.

 
Cave #2 - Virgin Cave

A tunnel-like cave found in Virgin Island, enter at its rocky/pebbly beach end and exit to the sea on the other end. Exploring this cave is just a piece of cake.

Cave #3 - Governor's Cave

This small cave, found on the beach of Governor's Island, is not the type of cave that thrill seekers would love. No bats found inside, campers with no tents can opt to stay here (I guess?).

Cave #4 - Dugong's Cave

A cave that will need your swimming skills. Flooded by sea water, this cave was the home of Dugong, the cave dwelling creature of the fantaserye, Marina. Since then, the cave has been popularly called as Dugong's Cave.

Cave #5 - Imelda Cave

Marcos Island's cathedral-shaped Imelda Cave, named after the wife of the late president, Ferdinand Marcos whose name is also the name of the island where this cave is located, is definitely my most favorite. Experience the fun by jumping from the ceiling of the cave and plunge into the cold sea water below.

Cave #6 - Cathedral Cave

Another one of my favorite, this cave of Cathedral Island is a natural masterpiece. Resembling an old rock cathedral with stunning images of the saints. Its colossal and massive limestones are perfect subjects for the eyes of a talented photographer. Spelunkers won't find it hard to love this cave.

Cave #7 - Cuenco Cave

Just like the Virgin Cave, this cave is also tunnel-like but on a larger scale. Both ends have rough coraline rocks with patches of sandy beach. The ceiling is filled with long, awesome stalactites. A strong scent of guano is also present in this cave.       

There are more caves to visit in HINP but only on these 7 we're able to explore. 

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Viaje Western Pangasinan Series Bolinao-Alaminos Trip for 3D2N (June 2-4, 2011)

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Viaje Western Pangasinan | Not So Ordinary Six Hour Trip - Part 1
Viaje Western Pangasinan | Whole Day in Bolinao - Part 2

Viaje Western Pangasinan | Hundred Islands National Park - Part 3

Viaje Western Pangasinan | Meet the Islands of HINP - Part 4

Viaje Western Pangasinan | Seven Caves in Hundred Islands - Part 5

Viaje Western Pangasinan | Buy Your Pasalubong - Part 6

Itinerary | Bolinao and Alaminos

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