About Pandalihan Cave
Pandalihan Cave is a natural limestone cave located in Barangay Bulwang, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Mabinay is known as the Cave Capital of the Philippines with more than 400 documented caves. Pandalihan is noted for its stalactites, stalagmites, and spacious chambers formed in karst terrain. Access is by guided tour arranged through the local tourism office and it is managed as an eco-tourism site.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a guided spelunking experience inside a natural limestone cave with dark chambers, stalactites and stalagmites, uneven and sometimes slippery floors, and low light conditions. The cave is reached from Mabinay town via road to Barangay Bulwang followed by a short walk to the entrance. Exploration is on foot with helmets and lights provided by local guides, focusing on sightseeing and photography of rock formations.
Key highlights
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Natural limestone cave in Mabinay, the Cave Capital of the Philippines
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Stalactites and stalagmites and large chamber formations
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Guided spelunking experience through karst landscape
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Located in Barangay Bulwang, accessible from Mabinay town proper
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Part of the extensive Mabinay cave system with eco-tourism management
Culture & Context
Part of Mabinay's extensive cave system that underpins the municipality's identity as the Cave Capital of the Philippines and supports local eco-tourism and community guiding livelihoods
Route
| By road | Accessible by road from Mabinay town center to Barangay Bulwang, then a short walk to the cave entrance; habal-habal and van transfers available from Dumaguete City via Mabinay |
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| By public transport |