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Exploring The White Cave Of Minglanilla

2/25/2018

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​When it comes to caves, Cebu has no shortage. Caves can be found in nearly all parts of the island from north to south. One of the more famous caves is the Balay sa Agta in Agao. While it is one of the biggest cave systems on the island, there is a much lesser known yet similar-sized cave system in Minglanilla, the White Cave.
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White Cave – image source: sunstar.com.ph
Minglanilla

The southern town of Minglanilla was once called Buat before the Spaniards came. It was called Buat since it was the place where settlers would lay to dry (buwad or buat) their fresh catch. The name was changed to Minglanilla when the Spaniards arrived. It is also known as the Sugat Capital of the South since the Sugat or meeting is a big socio-cultural event in the town. Every Easter Sunday, the Kabanhawan Festival is held in the town. 
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White Cave – image source: zerothreetwo.com
White Cave

White Cave is one of the caves in the Campo Siete of Minglanilla or the Seven Caves located in the town. It is the biggest cave system among the seven. The entrance to the cave has a size three times bigger than the facade of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. The cave is called White Cave since it has a chalk-like material on its entrance.
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White Cave – image source: thepicta.com
​The White Cave can be reached by trekking around one hour and thirty minutes through a river. But it is advisable to avoid this route when the weather is not good. The cave is home to a number of animals, including bats, monkeys, swifts, and snakes. 
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White Cave – image source: pinterest.com
Getting to the White Cave

There are two routes to getting to White Cave. The first route passes through Tabunok in Talisay City while the second route is through Barangay Cantabaco in Toledo City. Whichever route you will take, it is advisable to always have a guide with you to avoid getting lost.
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White Cave – image source: thepicta.com
​White Cave is just one of the many caves you can find in Cebu. If you are planning to explore these caves, it is always important to remember to take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, and kill nothing but time.
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