Hoyop Hoyopan Cave in Camalig, Albay
Posted in Travel on 04. Oct, 2008
(Part XII of the “Sinjin’s Roadtrip to Beauteous Bicolandia” series)
DAY 2.
I assumed that we’d be going straight to the Camsur Watersports Complex already after our visit to the Cagsawa Ruins, but I was surprised and in turn, was very excited when dad told us that we’d be visiting a cave. A cave? Yes, a cave! The Hoyop Hoyopan Cave.
The Hoyop Hoyopan Cave is a cave-system in Camalig, Albay. It is the most popular destination in the town. (I only knew about this after our visit to the cave). It got its name from ‘hoyop’, a Bicolano word for ‘blow’. It’s not that you’ll feel strong winds inside the cave but it’s cool in there. It could be reached by any type of motor vehicles.
The short trek to the entrace of the cave.
The cave, which was discovered during the Japanese invasion and is currently private property belonging to three owners, has 3 layers. We were accompanied by one guide and he brought with him a gas lantern. (Entrance fee to the cave is P20/person plus you decide on how much you’ll pay the tourist guide.) You also won’t have to fear about walking in total darkness since the pathways are lighted by incandescent light bulbs. We were only able to explore two layers of the cave though due to time constraints.
The cave exploration was a very educational experience since the tour guide was very well informed. He shared all his knowledge to us like he was teaching kindergarten pupils making the tour very enjoyable. So, please allow me to share some of our experiences inside the cave through the photos below.
There are a lot of stalactite formations inside the cave that’ll surely amaze you.
A formation which resembles the Virgin Mary.
A formation which resembles a Marian grotto (taken from the exit of the cave’s first layer)
Actual formation of stalactites.
Another intersting formation: A dripping hand, which is believed to be miraculous.
Actual formation of quartz crystal.
A formation which resembles a pterodactyl head.
The cave is home to a lot of fruit bats.
A formation which resembles a “playing hard to get” sexy lady with long hair.
Can you see the crocodile head?
Now, can you see some crocodile tails?
“The Honeymoon Suite”
Can you see some snakes?
More crystal formations (although they can’t be clearly seen). The guide told us that some newly formed crystals were recently stolen from the cave.
And finally, the most recently discovered formation. Be afraid, be very afraid!
The Devil! This formation was discovered during the Holy Week. A devil discovered during the Holy Week? What a coincidence!
(…to be continued)
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the hoyop hoyopan cave is the best cave that i ever seen because of its beautifulattraction
im from greece a business women. how can i reach that place its awesome!
oh..its good thing to know that you want to visit the hoyop hoyopan cave, well for your information madame, this is located somewhere here in the Philippines so better ask someone to accompany you in this matter.
Yes!!! hoyop hoyopan cave is very nice.Also the people their is very hospitable.
thank you sa nagpost ng picture. you help hoyop-hoyopan cave to be famous not only here in bikol it also in a whole world. thank you very much.
It is owned by Fred Nieva Family
More info on this cave by clicking this link http://camalig.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
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I’ve been in HOYOP-HOYOPAN a few times and I took my husband there he said it’s a nice place and COOL.By the way I’m from GAPO CAMALIG and now I live in OREGON.
wow very nice tourist spot…and lovers jejeje!!!joke
yes it is true its a nice place for lovers the cool ambiance and additional info there are three different cave in Camalig, and hoyop-hoyopan was the most popular.
I’m from Bicol. We’ve been there with my aunt from states and they loved the place. We were so amazed with the Sights inside the cave..Ü
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i’m happy to see these pictures once again, and takes me back in the past. when me and company went up there whenever free time during high school days. it’s been so cool by wind blows upon reaching the hilltop, have you pass by its routes without any lights? well, we got it.
Hoyop-hoyopan Cave is currently managed by two of the three owners namely Nuylan family and Nieva family. The cave is divided into parts: the main opening to the Nieva’s, the third opening to the Guererro’s and the fourth opening facing Mayon Volcano belongs to the Nuylan family.
My late grandfather was one of the discoverer of the cave(Fred Nieva). I’m so happy that you love our place. Hope you’ll visit the cave again.
I appreciate you sharing this. On the other hand, constantly keep an open mind. You’ll never know what might come up.