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PILAR CAVES
Photo from: http://capizblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/captivating-capiz-pilar-cave.html
From a distance, the 200ft. high grayish black rock cliff of the mountain that hosts these caves offers spectacular sight for tourists. Exotic orchids and other plants fill the air with adorable fragrance especially during summer. Wild animals and birds can also be found in the area.
These caves are revered for their cultural and historical significance. These have been used as burial sites of pre-Spanish inhabitants. One of the greatest battles in the province against Spanish soldiers took place in one of its caves, the Balisong Cave. Juan Arce, Capiz greatest revolutionario died during this battle. Read More: https://capiztour.wordpress.com/attractions-and-maps/
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Pilar Cave can be reached one and a half km. from the poblacion by jeepney, tricycle, and car over rough roads. About two years ago, townspeople discovered earthen pots with intricately incised designs. The caves must have been burial sites of pre-Spanish Filipinos. The Balisong Cave where the Capiz revolucionarios routed Spanish soldiers is also found hereabouts. The side of the mountain where the caves are is a spectacular sight. It is grayish-black rock rising 200 ft. to the sky. Plants, orchids among them, hang from the cliffs, blooming in the summer and filling the air with exotic fragrances. Read More: http://capizportal.blogspot.com/2009/02/captivating-capiz-festivals.html
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Your visit to the Municipality of Pilar won’t be complete without visiting the caves in this town. The distance of the cave is about one and a half kilometers form the poblacion via jeepneys, tricycles and cars is the Balisong Cave. Some years ago, the people of this town discovered earthen pots with intricately incised designs the cave must have been a burial site for of pre-Spanish Filipinos. At the Balisong Cave where the Capiz Revolucionarios routed the Spanish soldiers. At the side of the cave is a spectacular sight of a mountain. A greyish black rock rises up to 200 ft. to the sky. Plants, orchids among them hang from the cliffs, blooming in the summer and filling the air with fragrance.
Not far form the Balisong Cave is the Puting Kweba or “White Cave”, inside the Puting Kweba is different formations of stalagmites and stalactites. One of it forms like an altar and the other one looks like a gown. Read More: http://capiztourism-ron.blogspot.com/2010/03/pilar-caves.html
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Photo from: http://capiztourism-ron.blogspot.com/2010/03/pilar-caves.html
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http://capizblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/captivating-capiz-pilar-cave.html
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Capiz Belongs to the Western Visayas Region
Capiz – The Seafood Capital of the Philippines
Popular Tourist Destinations in Capiz
Join the Magnificent Festivals and Events
Discover the Unexplored Beaches in Capiz
Fun Things to Do When in Capiz
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Get Inside the 800-Meter Cantabon Cave Part 2
Mt. Malindig – a Popular Mountain Climb in Marinduque
The Untouched Natural Beauty of Camotes Island
Lanzones Festival – Thanksgiving Celebration for the Sweet Fruit
Come and Celebrate Aggao Nac Cagayan