Layaan Burial Cave

Layaan Burial Cave is a historic burial cave located in Layaan, Barangay Poblacion, Bauko, Mountain Province, Philippines. It is known for its traditional coffins and ancestral burial practices of the Kankanaey people. Set in a limestone formation near the town center, the cave preserves wooden coffins and human remains. It serves as an important cultural and archaeological site reflecting indigenous funerary traditions and is visited with a local guide for cultural and educational purposes.

Visitors can expect a small limestone cave in the Layaan area of Poblacion, Bauko, accessible via a short hike from the town center with a local guide. Inside and around the cave are stacked wooden coffins and ancestral remains placed according to traditional burial customs. The setting is forested and rocky with uneven ground and a low, narrow entrance. The visit is primarily for sightseeing, cultural learning and photography of the exterior, conducted respectfully under guide supervision.