Exploring The Timubo Cave In Camotes

​The white sand beaches are the main attractions of the Camotes Islands, which is popular among local and international tourists. But, the Lost Horizon in the South has much more to offer to its guests. The islands also have caves where spelunkers and adventure seekers can explore. One of these caves is the Timubo Cave.

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Camotes Islands

The Camotes Islands is composed of four islands: Poro, Pacijan, Ponson, and Tulang. The Camotes Islands has four municipalities: San Francisco, Tudela, Poro, and Pilar. Aside from the beaches and caves, you can also find a huge lake that is also one of the tourist attractions of the islands. While a good part of the islands have already been developed, there are still some places that continue to remain relatively untouched. 

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Timubo Cave

The Timubo Cave is located in the middle of a farm where crops are grown. In fact the freshwater inside the cave supplies much of the needs of the residents in the area. Unlike other caves with huge openings, the entrance to the cave is a small hole on the ground. While the exterior may not look like much, you will see a good number of stalactites and stalagmites once you go inside the cave. 

Timubo Cave – image source: cebu-bluewaters.com

​The Timubo Cave also features a freshwater pool where you can a dip in. The main pool of the cave has a depth of around six feet. It is suitable for anyone who is somewhat tall or has good swimming skills. While the lights inside the cave only reach up to the main pool, the cave appears to go deeper. 

Timubo Cave – image source: triptheislands.com

​Due to the depth of the main pool, anyone who is not quite confident of their swimming skills may have to think twice before jumping in. Children should also have a guardian with them all the time if they want to take a dip in the pool. While concrete steps with a handrail were built inside the cave, it is still advisable to be careful since it may become slippery especially after it gets wet. Even with the light inside the cave, it may take some time for you to become accustomed to the somewhat dark interior. Due to this, you should be extra careful when you go inside the cave.

Timubo Cave – image source: tripadvisor.com.ph

Getting to the Timubo Cave

The Timubo Cave is located in Barangay Sonog, San Francisco. Your journey to the cave starts at the Cebu North Bus Terminal where you can get on a bus headed for the port in Danao. Once you reach the Danao port, you can hop on a ferry headed for the islands. After reaching the Camotes Island, you can hire a motorcycle to bring you to the Timubo Cave.

Timubo Cave – image source: pinterest.com

​The Timubo Cave in the Municipality of San Francisco simply shows that the Camotes Islands has more to offer to its guests aside from its white sand beaches. It can also be one of the places you can consider whenever you feel the need for something new while you are at the Lost Horizon in the South.

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