Langun-Gobingob Cave

The Langun-Gobingob Cave system spans approximately 2,970 hectares and features massive chambers with stalactites, stalagmites, and deep pools connected by complex passages requiring technical climbing equipment to navigate safely.

First systematically explored in 1987 by an Italian team of speleologists, the cave system has been part of local folklore for centuries with indigenous communities regarding it as a sacred site filled with ancestral spirits.

Local communities in Samar have long considered the cave a sacred place, weaving numerous myths and traditional stories about its formation and the mysterious spirits believed to inhabit its dark chambers and passages.

Visitors must hire professional guides, wear protective gear including helmets and harnesses, and bring water and snacks for the 4-6 hour exploration that involves rappelling, rope climbing, and traversing muddy terrain through various cave entrances.

The cave hosts Caecegobius cryptophthalmus, an endemic blind fish species that has adapted to the perpetual darkness, and features a main chamber called 'The Stage' that spans an area equivalent to three football fields.

Location: Calbiga

GPS coordinates: 11.63645,125.05038

Latest update: July 24, 2025 13:09