Cantabon Cave — Attraction in Siquijor

Cantabon Cave is a hidden gem located in Siquijor, offering a unique adventure for those seeking to explore its natural beauty. The cave is known for its stunning rock formations, crystal-clear waters, and serene atmosphere. As you venture deeper into the cave, you’ll encounter impressive stalactites and stalagmites that have formed over centuries, creating a breathtaking underground landscape.

One of the highlights of visiting Cantabon Cave is the exceptional local guides. They are not only incredibly kind but also knowledgeable about the cave’s history and geology. They provide insightful information throughout the tour, enhancing the overall experience. Their expertise also makes the journey safer, guiding visitors through the cave’s narrow paths and slippery surfaces with care.

The guides are also helpful when it comes to capturing beautiful moments. They take you to several stunning photo spots, ensuring you get the perfect shot of the cave’s natural wonders. Whether you’re a photography enthusiast or simply looking to appreciate the beauty around you, the guides make sure you don’t miss out on any picturesque moments.

Overall, a visit to Cantabon Cave is a must for nature lovers and adventure seekers. With the guidance of the local team, you’ll experience the cave in its full glory, making it a memorable part of your trip...

This cave is a must do tourist attraction on Siquijor Island. To get access is NOT obvious! You actually need to go to Cantabon Barangay Hall, where a staff member will ask you to sign in a book, and then you get assigned guides, a helmet and a flashlight that gets attached to the helmet. The prices for these are very reasonable, and maybe I was just lucky, but the 2 guides I was assigned were fantastic! You really need guides! The entrance is very small, but I'm a larger than average guy, and I made it in with no problems at all. The start of the cave is quite low, so as the guides said, you have to "duck walk!" Then it opens up into a magnificent huge cave with lots of great things to see. Look out for the cat fish, and the one bird species that has adapted to flying and feeding in absolute darkness. There's also a few bats. You will need to walk through water, which at times was almost up to my belly button, so come prepared for that. It's also quite muddy, but it's a cave with water running through it! Do not go if it's been raining on that day or the previous night! The water is not cold. There's a lovely pool to swim in, called the Queen's Bath. I think I figured out why..... because when you photograph the little waterfall that spills out of the bath, it really looks like gold! Check...

Very bittersweet experience.

The cave itself is amazingly beautiful, huge and with truly impressive formations. The guides are very helpful and friendly.

On the other hand, as they are trying to preserve its natural vibe, there are no paths nor lights through the cave. You have to walk up and down the slippery stones, through the water, stepping on the very same stones as you are admiring around you. As the steps are often unstable, you have to hold yourself onto the walls - touching many of the formations as you go. Or bumping into the cave’s ceiling with your helmet as the spaces especially at the beginning of the tour are were narrow. This felt really like a paradox - admiring some the formations while touching others to avoid breaking your neck.

I would not recommend to go there if you care about the environment of the beautiful cave complex. Had I known how it was, I would not go there.

yet, if you still decide to go, wear proper shoes - beach footwear is absolutely not suitable for this type...