About Aglipay Caves
Aglipay Caves is a limestone cave system located in Barangay Villa Ventura, Municipality of Aglipay, Quirino Province, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The complex comprises 38 interconnected caves, of which several chambers are open to visitors featuring stalactites, stalagmites and underground pools. Developed as the Aglipay Caves and Campsite eco-tourism site, it is notable for spelunking, nature scenery and its forested karst landscape within the Sierra Madre foothills.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided spelunking experience through forested karst terrain to several accessible cave chambers with stalactites, stalagmites, rock formations and small underground pools. The site includes trails, stairways and forested campsite grounds with cottages and open areas. Exploration involves walking, climbing and crawling in sections with low light, requiring a local guide and flashlights.
Key highlights
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System of 38 interconnected limestone caves with 8 chambers developed for tourism
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Stalactite and stalagmite formations and underground pools inside chambers
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Forested karst landscape at the foothills of the Sierra Madre
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Aglipay Caves and Campsite eco-tourism complex with camping grounds
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Guided spelunking and nature trekking experience
Culture & Context
Developed as a provincial eco-tourism site showcasing the natural karst heritage of Quirino and promoting sustainable nature tourism in the municipality of Aglipay
Route
| By air | Fly to Cauayan Airport in Isabela or Tuguegarao Airport in Cagayan, then travel by van or bus to Aglipay, Quirino |
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| By road |