How to Get to Callao Cave

Tuguegarao, the capital of Cagayan Province, is the

jump-off point to Callao Cave.

To get to Callao Caves from Tuguegarao City,

charter a tricycle for at least P400 round trip.
Alternatively, if your are alone and in a budget, you
can take the shared tricycle at Peñatoda (Peñablanca
Tricycle) Station in Tuguegarao Riverside to Callao
Caves Resort (P40/pax, 30 minutes) then take a boat
to Callao Caves (P20/pax, 2 minutes).

Another option is to ride a jeep/tricycle in Balzain

Highway going to Quibal for P35.00/head that leads
to straight to Callao Cave, public ride is a bit rare
though and you might need to charter the entire ride.

Tips

 Guide in Callao Cave is not required but

there are kids offering guide services for any amount
your conscience can afford

 To ride a banca to Pinacanauan river, go

downstairs near the Callao Cave entrance.
One banca can accommodate up to fifteen (15)
people, so you may opt to join other groups to lessen
the expense. A banca ride cost P300.00, back and
forth.

 Globe and Smart signal are present

  Sidetrip in Tabuk and Isabela

Callao Cave’s Chapel

C allao Cave is among the most popular caves

in the Philippines and the best known tourist
attraction of Cagayan Province. Located in
Barangays Magdalo and Quibal in the town of
What to do in Callao Caves and nearby areas

Here is the list of the activities you can do to

Pinacanauan River

Peñablanca, approximate 30-minute ride from

Tuguegarao, Callao Cave is one of more than 300 maximize your stay in Callao
caves in the vicinity of Peñablanca Protected
Landscape and Seascape.  Spelunking in Callao Cave (Entrance Fee:
P25.00/person), and other caves in
Callao Cave is made up of seven chambers and Peñablanca: Jackpot Cave, Odessa-Tumbali Cave
various formations: the Column, Chapel, Skeleton, System and San Carlos Cave
Elephant’s Head, Praying Angel, Rocket, Lion’s
Head and Dog’s Head Formations. The Chapel, being  Kayak or boat ride in Pinacanauan River
featured in many tourism ads and postcards, is the (P300.00/boat)
main attraction of the cave (and of the whole  Watch thousands of bats fly out from Callao
Cagayan), it is a chamber turned into a cathedral by Cave at around 6 pm from the Mororan
the locals. The place draws a dramatic picture as the River.
skylight illuminates the hall through its opening.
 Kayaking in Pinacanauan river.
Unlike the other known caves in the Philippines,
 Visit Our Lady of Piat Basilica Minore
Callao Caves is easy to navigate and not technical.
You can even navigate it on your own without a  Explore Tuguegarao City
guide.
 See other attraction of Cagayan: Calayan
While in the area, one must also try a wooden boat Island, Fuga Island, Palaui Island, Anguib
ride in Pinacanauan River and witness the scenic Beach in Sta. Ana, Portabaga Falls in Sta.
rocky cliffs, bat cave and picturesque river banks Praxedes, Black & Fine Sand Beaches, The
with clean greenish water ideal for swimming. Oldest Bell in Southeast Asia in
Camalaniugan’s San Jacinto de Polonia
Parish.