Enchanted cave is located just after the arch marker of Barangay Patar. The road is a bit rough and dusty. Without private car, one can catch a tricycle going to the cave. Farther down the road is Cindy's cave. We decided to visit enchanted cave as we heard that since both are similar, you can opt to visit any.
Parking cost Php30 and entrance fee per head is Php100 which comes with a tour guide. You need to add Php50 if you want to swim inside the cave. We find it expensive. But since we are local tourists wanting to see what's enchanting about this place, we yielded. It was so hot and humid and at 9am, a lot of locals are already in the area .
Fossilized giant clams greeted us on our way up the concrete stairs leading to the cave.
You will pass a lot of coral stones. I wondered how the fossilized corals appeared in this high area. Could it be that this place is part of the sea bed million years ago?
After passing these dead coral stones, we reached the entrance to the cave. Just like in Bohol, the stairway is concrete. You have to watch your head due to low ceiling.
Inside the cave, it was cramped and humid. There's a big box fan to cool the place. Since it was a weekend, around 25 people were already inside the cave, some were swimming in the clear water.
Our tour guide mentioned that they always check the pool for snakes before they allow people to swim. Apparently, snakes like to stay in cool fresh waters. Since the water comes from a natural spring, one can drink it according to our tour guide. The side of the pool is 4ft deep while the middle portion is 7feet. One can rent floaters at the entrance should you want to swim in the middle of the pool.Because the water is super clear, you can see the corals underneath.
We took several pictures of the stalactites and some family group pictures.
We did not stay for long. Unlike Hinagdanan , this cave was not spacious and you are bound to pass out because of the heat and humidity. We should have gone here on a weekday when visitors are few.
Though nothing spectacular or enchanting about this cave, one has to visit this attraction as a way to experience nature's wonder.
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