Duba Cave – A Swimming Cave

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DUBA CAVE

Duba Cave is not only a wet river cave but a swimming cave. Almost all passages with water, which is about 70% of the way to the Skylight Falls, have large breakdowns or walls without handholds along the side so the only way through is to swim. Because of this, it is highly recommended that personal floatation devices (PFDs) are used by all entering the cave. This will ensure a safe return trip especially after the long swim-in.

Photo from: http://www.turistatrails.com/2016/02/the-fling-that-was-duba-cave-in-baggao.html

“… I learned that the cave is also an underground river and would need to be tackled soaked wet more than half of the time inside.”

More than just wading in cold water, one is required to swim or float as there are passages that have walls without handholds. As a result, I no longer hire a guide and settled to just check out the opening of the cave because I can’t swim nor float. Read More: http://www.turistatrails.com/2016/02/the-fling-that-was-duba-cave-in-baggao.html

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Duba Cave and Underground River is located in San Miguel, Baggao, Cagayan. A perfect place for swimming and for boating adventure. After an invigorating dip in the water, explore the caves and feel the self revealing ambiance of the icicle formed stalactites and the dripping stalagmites penetrated by the rays of the sun over a peeping cove. At dusk, the awesome “circadian flight” of bats in various formation is the most awaited part of the adventure. Read More: https://greedypeg.org/cagayan/Duba-Cave-and-Underground-River.html

Photo from: http://www.cagayan.gov.ph/tourism-attractions/duba-cave-baggao/