About Tayangban Cave Pool
Tayangban Cave Pool is a natural cave and inland pool attraction in Barangay Datu, Pilar, on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, Philippines. The site features a limestone cave with stalactites that opens into a clear, emerald-tinted pool fed by brackish water. Visitors wade or swim through a low cave entrance to reach the main pool, which is surrounded by rock formations and vegetation. It is known for swimming, cliff jumping and cave exploration within Pilar municipality.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to wade or swim through a narrow, low-ceilinged limestone cave entrance to reach an enclosed natural pool inside the cave system. The pool has clear, cool, brackish water surrounded by limestone walls, stalactites and vegetation. The main area allows swimming and cliff jumping from low rock ledges. A guide typically accompanies visitors, and the experience involves getting wet, navigating slippery rocks and swimming in sections where footing is not available.
Key highlights
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Natural limestone cave with stalactite formations leading to an enclosed pool
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Clear emerald brackish pool suitable for swimming inside the cave
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Cliff jumping from rock ledges into the pool
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Swim-through cave entrance experience requiring wading and swimming
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Surrounded by lush vegetation and karst landscape in Pilar