Paraiso Cave
The most developed cave in Camotes, with a concrete stairway leading to a deep turquoise freshwater swimming pool.
The overview
About Paraiso Cave
Paraiso Cave is the most developed show cave in the Camotes Islands, built up with a resort and restaurant right around its entrance in Barangay Consuelo, San Francisco, on Pacijan Island. A concrete stairway with sturdy handrails and electric lighting leads visitors about five minutes down into the earth, making it far more accessible than the islands' other wild caves. At the bottom sits the main draw: a deep, startlingly clear turquoise freshwater pool roughly the size of a badminton court, reaching chest depth in places. The water is so transparent that a five-foot depth can look like barely a foot, and swimming here is the whole point of the visit. The cave chamber itself is compact but photogenic, with the pool ringed by natural rock. Above ground, the property has been landscaped into a garden setting with dining areas, rest huts, and rooms for overnight stays, giving Paraiso Cave a more resort-like feel than the raw, unlit caves elsewhere on Camotes. It draws a steady mix of local day-trippers and island-hopping tourists looking to cool off underground.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Concrete stairway with handrails and lighting
- Deep, crystal-clear turquoise freshwater pool
- Swimmable underground lake
- Resort and restaurant built around the cave
- About 3 km from Consuelo Port
- Most accessible cave in the Camotes Islands
- 1 Bring swimwear, a dry bag, and water shoes since the stairs and rocks can be slippery. The pool is deep in places, so non-swimmers should stay near the edges. Weekends can get crowded with local groups, so arrive early on weekdays for a quieter swim.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City, take a bus or van to Danao City port (1-1.5 hours), then a ferry to Consuelo Port on Pacijan Island, Camotes (1-1.5 hours). From Consuelo Port, Paraiso Cave is about 3 km away by tricycle or habal-habal (10-15 minutes).
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Entrance Fee
PHP 50-100 entrance fee (children roughly half price)
Opening Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings, year-round; avoid weekends and holidays for a quieter swim.
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