About Jovellar Underground River
Jovellar Underground River is a natural cave and river system located in Barangay Quitinday, Jovellar, Albay in the Bicol Region of the Philippines. Situated within the Quitinday Green Hills Formation, the river flows through a limestone cave accessible by bamboo raft. It is notable for its clear waters, stalactite and stalagmite formations, and surrounding karst landscape. The site is managed as a local ecotourism attraction offering guided cave and river exploration.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short trek to the cave entrance in the Quitinday Hills followed by a guided bamboo raft ride into a limestone cave with a flowing underground river. Inside, visitors see stalactites, stalagmites and rock formations in a dark cave environment illuminated by guide lamps. The surroundings feature green karst hills, clear shallow water and forested areas. Exploration is limited to the navigable section of the cave with a guide.
Key highlights
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Underground river navigable by bamboo raft inside a limestone cave
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Stalactite and stalagmite formations inside the cave
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Located within the scenic Quitinday Green Hills karst formation
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Clear waters flowing through the cave system
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Guided ecotourism experience managed by the local community
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Legazpi City to Jovellar town proper (about 2-2.5 hours), then by tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Quitinday jump-off point followed by a short walk to the cave entrance |
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| By public transport | Vans and buses from Legazpi City to Jovellar, then local tricycle or motorcycle to Quitinday |