02 Mar LOOK: The Paiyak Cave Of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon
Mga higala! If you’re looking for a “spooky” yet fun adventure, you should try visiting the Paiyak Cave at the Mt. Palaopao in Brgy. Maluko, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon!
This cave has remarkable formations of stalactites and stalagmites and is located in one of the most visited mountains in the province.
Aside from its beauty, the Paiyak Cave is also considered sacred and was once a burial ground for lumads in the area. It still even has human remains, skeletons, which you can find in several spots inside.
Check out the photos below by Sai Laroco Creations:
How to get there? Read the guide for Mt. Palaopao:
- Ride a bus bound for Bukidnon at the Agora Terminal of Cagayan de Oro. Tell the conductor that you need to get off at the Kisolon Terminal so that he/she can help remind you. Fare: P85
- After reaching the Kisolon Terminal. Go to their food court and ask for directions on climbing Mt. Palaopao.
- Minutes after you start hiking, you will reach a hanging bridge.
- Once you’ve crossed the hanging bridge, take the left side of the road and walk. You will then reach a diverged path, take the one that goes uphill.
- While walking uphill, walk along the side with houses and ask directions for the plaza of Sitio Palaopao. In the plaza, you will find a booth where you need to sign a logbook and pay an entrance fee of P30.
- They will then find a guide that will help you reach the peak. Guide fee: P300.
- Follow the guide and continue your adventure to the top of Mt. Palaopao. The cave can be found along the way.
- Enjoy and take lots of pictures!
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