Eagle's Cave
A guided limestone cave in Barangay Obo named for a stalagmite formation resembling an eagle's legs.
The overview
About Eagle's Cave
Eagle's Cave, also known locally as Dingayop Cave, is a limestone cave in Barangay Obo. It gets its name from a pair of stalagmite formations near the entrance said to resemble an eagle's legs. It is one of Dalaguete's developed ecotourism sites, sitting close to the adjoining Dingayop Spring. Visitors register at a staging area, put on a helmet with a headlamp, and enter with a DOT-trained local guide. Inside are chambers lined with stalactites and stalagmites, and some sections require wading through water, crawling, or scrambling over wet rock. The cave is reached by a hill-and-river trek from the village center, and it's usually paired with a visit to the nearby spring for a half-day outing. Despite the name, no actual eagle lives inside; it refers only to the shape of the rock formation.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Named for an eagle-leg-shaped stalagmite formation
- Stalactite and stalagmite-lined chambers
- DOT-trained local cave guides required
- Helmet and headlamp provided for the tour
- Paired with nearby Dingayop Spring for a half-day trip
- Hill-and-river trek to reach the entrance
- 1 A DOT-trained guide and a helmet with headlamp are required and provided for a fee; do not attempt the cave without one. Wear clothes and footwear you don't mind getting wet and muddy, since some passages involve wading or crawling. Combine with Dingayop Spring, a short trek away, for a fuller day trip. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City South Bus Terminal, take a bus to Dalaguete (~2.5-3 hours). From the town center, hire a habal-habal to Barangay Obo (around 13 km, 30-45 minutes), then trek to the cave entrance with a local guide.
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Entrance Fee
PHP 30 entrance fee + PHP 300-500 guide fee (package rates available for groups)
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily (subject to guide availability)
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (December-May), to avoid flooded passages.
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