About Balisong Cave
Balisong Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Barangay Natividad, municipality of Pilar, Capiz province in Western Visayas, Philippines. Positioned inland from Pilar Bay, the cave is known for its stalactite and stalagmite formations and surrounding rural and lightly forested landscape. It is recognized as a local natural attraction within Pilar and is visited for its geological features, quiet natural setting and community-guided exploration.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a natural limestone cave with dark interior chambers featuring stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations. The surroundings are rural with vegetation and agricultural land. Access involves a short walk from Barangay Natividad and entry into the cave with a local guide. Inside, lighting is limited and flashlights are needed to view formations and bat habitats. The experience is low-development and nature-focused.
Key highlights
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Natural limestone cave in Barangay Natividad, Pilar
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Stalactite and stalagmite formations inside chambers
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Rural and lightly forested setting inland from Pilar Bay
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Bat habitat within the cave
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Community-guided exploration experience
Route
| By air | Fly to Roxas Airport (RXS) in Roxas City, the main air gateway to Capiz, then continue by road to Pilar. |
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| By road | From Roxas City, take the Roxas–Pilar road by van or bus to Pilar town proper, then take habal-habal or tricycle to Barangay Natividad and walk to the cave entrance with a local guide. |
| By public transport |