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BAKWITAN CAVE

 

Photo from: http://hikersitch.com/featured/saved-bakwitan-cave.html

 

Bakwitan Cave is located on the northern part of Gigantes. “Bakwitan” means a place to evacuate in Ilonggo dialect. The cave is said to be the ‘refuge area’ to many locals during the war, and thus the name. Because of this reason why Bakwitan Cave has been of great archaeological importance. Many from the local community confirmed that there were several ancient coffins with mummified remains and burial jars in the area. Unfortunately, they were looted by treasure hunters. Trespassers also often to the place as reflected by various ugly vandals and graffitis that are found inside the cave – such a depressing sight.

Despite the unfortunate fate of mummified remains inside coffins and burial jars, despite the ugly vandals and other graffitis, Bakwitan Cave still offers an exciting experience. Some of its rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites, and columns are comparable to the ones in Palawan’s Underground River. It has a challenging trail that makes it a must-see area for adventurers. Read More: http://greedypeg.org/iloilo/Bakwitan-Cave.html

 

More Photos from: https://janwand3rs.wordpress.com/2014/06/16/early-morning-spelunking-bakwitan-cave-isla-gigantes-iloilo/

 

“Bakwitan” means a place to evacuate in Ilonggo dialect. The cave is said to be the ‘refuge area’ to many locals during the war, and thus the name. Because of this reason why Bakwitan Cave has been of great archaeological importance. Many from the local community confirmed that there were several ancient coffins with mummified remains and burial jars in the area. Unfortunately, they were looted by treasure hunters. Trespassers also often to the place as reflected by various ugly vandals and graffitis that are found inside the cave – such a depressing sight.

Despite the unfortunate fate of mummified remains inside coffins and burial jars, despite the ugly vandals and other graffitis, Bakwitan Cave still offers an exciting experience. Some of its rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites, and columns are comparable to the ones in Palawan’s Underground River.  It has a challenging trail that makes it a must-see area for adventurers.  Read More:  http://www.soleofmissy.com/2013/08/BakwitanCave.html

 

Photo from:  http://www.thelonerider.com/2013/may/bakwitan_cave/pages/p5251864.shtml

 

Bakwitan which translates to “evacuate” became refuge area to residents during the Japanese era. It also served as shelter for some families during Typhoon Yolanda.

This cave has 4 inside hurdles and there is nowhere to go but up!

1. 1.5 meters belly crawl
2. Ascend using a rope (spelunking)
3. Hurl your body up on a vertical hole (this hole has a body size limit ) and after steadying yourself on a ledge, climb a slippery and steep area where you would think it’s a dead end.
4. Crawl again through a tiny hole to get to the other side which is the exit point.

And the real challenge begins…the descent! 30-45 minutes of climbing down sharp rocks where one wrong move will send you tumbling towards a rocky forest cliff.  Read More:  https://looloo.com/r/4hf5

 

 

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