Capisaan Cave – Nueva Vizcaya’s Best Kept Secret
Being the gateway to Cagayan Valley Region, Nueva Vizcaya is home to a lot of surprises. One of which is the mysterious Capisaan Cave System in Kasibu. This 4.2 kilometer cave system is a site that you should not miss! It is one of my best experiences in Nueva Vizcaya!
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Capisaan Cave’s Ocean Chamber
Discover Capisaan Cave in its natural beauty
Located in the municipality of Kasibu, some 52-53 kilometers from the capital town of Bayombong, the Cave System of Capisaan is one of the main attractions of Nueva Vizcaya. The 4.2-kilometer stretch of the Capisaan Cave System features numerous chambers with a lot of stalactites, stalagmites, columns, “soda straws”, helictites, and abundant freshwater.
Capisaan Cave Lion Entrance
Interesting enough, nature’s artwork inside the Capisaan cave is quite humorous. It will make your imagination work as the cave guide will explain and let you see the different interpretations of the different formations found inside. And I tell you, we saw “a lot!” And I mean, a lot! Hahaha! It is up to you to interpret the following photos!
How to explore Capisaan Cave
Since the cave is located in one of the farthest municipalities of Nueva Vizcaya, here is how you can explore one of the province’s natural wonders.
Take note, too, that there will be a pre-caving orientation by the municipal tourism office and they will discuss to you the different possible routes when exploring the cave system.
- Lion Entrance (nearest the tourism information center)
- Sang-at Salug Entrance
- Alayan Entrance 1
- Alayan Entrance 2
| Spelunking Time | 3-4 Hours (depending on pace and route) |
| Travel time (to Capisaan, Kasibu) | 1:30 hours (from Solano or Bayombong) |
| Contact Person/s | Kasibu Tourism (FB) or Miss Johnylyn Buyya at +63 905 734 4036 |
Here is the schedule of fees when visiting Capisaan Cave: (*subject to change anytime!)
| Guide Fee (1:4 pax ratio) | ₱ 2000.00 |
| Entrance Fee (per pax) | ₱ 100.00 |
| Spotlight / Headlamp Rental | ₱ 30.00 |
| Helmet Rental | ₱ 30.00 |
| Life vest Rental | ₱ 30.00 |
| Water Shoes / Sandals Rental | ₱ 30.00 |
*collection of fees are done right after the orientation
Come and explore Capisaan Caves and the rest of what Nueva Vizcaya has to offer!
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