Sohoton Cave

Sohoton Cave in Basey

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The Sohoton cave is a cathedral-like dome with an entrance of a parabolic arch-type for about fifty-meters high.

It has a flat door area near the entrance, about twenty (20) meters in width and fifty-meters in length. On its ceiling hangs spike-shaped crystalline stalactites and rustic and cavernous walls and stalagmites on the cave’s floor. At the far end of the cave are a prince-like window and a balcony overlooking the natural swimming pool below.

The cave is located within the Sohoton National Park.

Source:
Province of Samar Website

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Unbelievable Beauty of Sohoton Caves and Bucas Grande Island

Posted on November 27, 2012 12 Comments

Sohoton Caves and Bucas Grande Island

Surigao del Note is one province that will bewilder travelers. If you think Siargao island is beautiful wait until you visit Sohoton Caves and Bucas Grande Island which is just south of this surfing spot.

With crystal clear waters, the corals below it can easily be identified- branching, brain, pillar and polyps among others.

I was actually hesitant to write about the Sohoton Cove because this would mean more tourists to this piece of paradise on earth; more tourists means more trash right? But then again, the secret is out and all I can do is implore the readers to “leave nothing but footprints.” I hope you do this not only here but in every place you visit. i hope this will not be another Boracay.
Anyway, following are my unforgettable experiences that can also serve as a travel guide to everyone planning to visit this tourist destination.

A Welcome Invitation

Halfway on my ISANGDAAN Journey, I was lucky enough to be invited by my friend, Ed Sangco of www.islandvacations.me, for a tour of Bucas Grande Islands and Sohoton Caves. He is a proud local of Socorro town where these places are located.Being a nature and beach addict, I can’t let this pass, right?

Be drenched with nature’s free gift! Jump to the clear seawater!

Getting there?

Early morning we traveled by van from Surigao City to Hayanggabon port (2.5hours) and rode an outrigger banca to Sohoton Cove National Park (1.5hours). One can also opt to go there from Siargao island via Socorro town. From Dapa pier you can take the ferry to Socorro for Php150 (2 hours), first trip leaves at 8:00am. From Socorro, one can hire a banca to Sohoton National Park at Php1,500 or up depending on the capacity. You can contact Sir Ed Sancgo at 0917-703-0510 for inquiries.

Mesmerizing Sohoton National Park

The place was teeming with life. Various coral formations can easily be seen because of the crystal clear waters as you near the island. The place would leave every visitor with mesmerized- clean lakes, secret coves, enchanting lagoons, spectacular rock and coral formations, incredible sea creatures and many more. If you think Coron, Palawan is charming, Bucas Grande is way much better and more pristine.
If you think that these tour would cost you a lot, worry not. There are budget friendly options and I suggest you compare prices before booking your accommodation. I was lucky enough to be offered a complimentary accommodation in Socorro Town after the tour. Details can be found at the latter portion of the blog.

Tiktikan Lake

Our first destination was the Titikan Lake where one have to trek up and down to see the lake (like that in Kayangan lake in Coron). From there you can use a small paddle boat or the bamboo raft “balsa” and immerse himself on nature’s beauty while appreciating the thick foliage of the rock formations around the lake.

Tiktikan Lake’s clean water reflects the banyan-covered limestone rock formations

Immersed yourself in nature’s thick green foliage that surrounds the lake as you paddle in serenity.

Bolitas Cave

Then we checked out Bolitas Cave, named like that because of the “bolitas-like pebbles” replete inside of it. The cave exploration was very tiring because you have to literally move with your hands, feet and knees as some openings are too small. It is home to “balinsasayaw,” a kind of swiftlet or swallow that produces the bird’s nest which is the most expensive soup in the world, favorite among Chinese folks for its medicinal value. I recommend going there with a knowledgeable guide and of course an efficient light source like headlamp and flashlight. Expect to get dirty with mud and bat poop.

Inside the Bolitas Cave

Bolitas-like pebbles replete inside the cave

Then of course to the highlight of the tour- Hagukan & Makukuob caves and the Jellyfish Lagoon. You can reach this nature park when its low tide as small bancas will have to navigate the small cave opening.

Sohoton Cave Opening. Sohoton means “to stoop or get down”