About Caluya Shrine
Caluya Shrine is a hilltop Catholic shrine located in Barangay Caluya, Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental, northern Mindanao. Perched on an elevated site overlooking Caluya Bay and Murcielagos Bay, it features a prominent statue of the Virgin Mary and a chapel area. The shrine serves as a local pilgrimage destination and viewpoint, known for its panoramic coastal scenery, religious atmosphere, and accessibility from Sapang Dalaga town proper.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short uphill climb via concrete steps to an open hilltop shrine with a large Virgin Mary statue, small chapel and viewing decks. The site offers wide views of Caluya Bay, Murcielagos Bay and surrounding hills. The environment is quiet and devotional, with areas for prayer, photography and sightseeing. Surroundings include landscaped grounds, religious markers and coastal scenery visible from the summit.
Key highlights
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Hilltop statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the coast
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Panoramic views of Caluya Bay and Murcielagos Bay
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Small chapel and prayer area for pilgrims
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Concrete stairway and viewing decks for sightseeing and photography
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Peaceful elevated setting above Barangay Caluya
History of Caluya Shrine
Caluya Shrine was developed as a local Catholic pilgrimage site in Barangay Caluya to provide a dedicated place of devotion to the Virgin Mary for residents of Sapang Dalaga and nearby coastal communities