Tangub Cave
One of Camotes' deepest caves, with natural underground pools, reached by a steep trail from Teguis.
The overview
About Tangub Cave
Tangub Cave is one of the largest and deepest caves in the Camotes Islands, tucked in Sitio Pagsa and reached by a steep, rugged trail from the village of Teguis. Local guides have mapped and lit only around 300 meters of the interior, leaving much of the system unexplored, which gives the visit a genuine sense of discovery rather than a polished show-cave experience. Inside, the cave opens into a series of chambers with natural swimming pools fed by underground streams, cool enough to be a welcome break after the hike in. Rock formations line the passages, and guides point out sections believed to connect, deep underground, toward Buho Rock on the coast — though that link has never been formally surveyed and is treated locally as lore as much as fact. Tangub is part of Poro's broader Pagsa eco-tourism area, alongside its resident troop of long-tailed macaques and other short nature trails, and the local barangay manages guided visits rather than leaving the cave open for unsupervised exploration.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Among the largest, deepest caves in Camotes
- Natural underground swimming pools
- Only about 300m explored and mapped
- Reached via steep trail from Teguis
- Local lore of an underground link to Buho Rock
- Part of the Pagsa eco-tourism area
- 1 A local guide is required and strongly recommended given the cave's size and unexplored sections. Wear closed shoes with grip, bring a dry bag for a swimsuit and towel, and carry a backup flashlight. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City, take a bus or van to Liloan (Pier 88), about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Take the Super Shuttle Ferry to Poro Port (roughly 2.5-3 hours). From the port, hire a habal-habal to Sitio Pagsa via Teguis (about 25-35 minutes), then walk the trail to the cave entrance.
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Entrance Fee
PHP 20-50 environmental fee + guide fee (confirm locally)
Opening Hours
Daylight hours, by arrangement with local guides
Duration
1-3 hours
Difficulty
Difficult
Best Time to Visit
Dry season (December-May) to avoid a slippery trail
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