Callao Cave (IPA: [ˈkalaʊ]) is one of 300 limestone caves located in the Barangays of Magdalo and Quibal in the municipality of Peñablanca, about 24 km (15 mi) northeast of Tuguegarao City, the capital of Cagayan province within the Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape in the western foothills of the Northern Sierra Madre Mountains on Luz...

Mar 14, 2023 · Located in Barangays Magdalo and Quibal in the town of Peñablanca, approximate 30-minute ride from Tuguegarao, Callao Cave is one of more than 300 caves in the vicinity of Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape.

Jul 17, 2019 · Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan is famous of its seven chambers, church inside one of them, rich history, artefacts, and now as home of a primitive hominin remains. Located in western end of the Sierra Madre range, Callao Cave is one of the 300+ caves in the municipality of Peñablanca in Cagayan.

Jan 23, 2015 · Cagayan is well-known for its abundance of cave systems and one of the spectacular caves in the province is Callao Cave, which has seven chambers. This cave is famous for the natural cathedral formed inside the cave.

Apr 3, 2024 · Ascending through concrete stairs of 184 unequal steps welcomed us to the gigantic caverns that are a tourism spectacle – the Callao Cave. A poster destination of the province that would definitely captivate you with its sheer cave ceiling height and gigantic proportions made dramatic by natural subdued illumination.

Dec 29, 2017 · One interesting cave connection in the North is that of the Callao Cave’s along Barangay Quibal and Magdalo in Penablanca, Cagayan. This seven-chambered cave showcases a massive limestone formation and a naturally sky-lit chapel. Its name was derived from a bird called Callao which once lived the cave.

Apr 26, 2011 · With its stunning chambers, historical significance, and the groundbreaking discovery of Callao Man, the cave invites visitors to explore not just its captivating formations but also the deep layers of history embedded within its limestone walls.

Callao Cave is only half an hour drive from Cagayan's capital Tuguegarao City, it is one of the province's most popular caves. The popularity was boosted by the official recognition of the Callao Man ( Homo luzonensis ) in 2019.

Located in the northeastern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines, Callao Cave is a captivating natural wonder nestled within the rugged landscapes of the Cagayan Province. Here's a guide on how to get to Callao Cave and what to know about this captivating cave.

Nov 22, 2023 · Callao Cave is one of the limestone caves that dot the Callao limestone formation, and it is particularly famous for its chapel. The first chamber has a natural cathedral-like chamber with its towering limestone formations serves as a picturesque backdrop for the altar.