Lea Laddle: Cagayan de Oro : MACAHAMBUS CAVE

Next to my list is the famous and historical cave in Cagayan de Oro, the MACAHAMBUS CAVE!

Located in Lumbia, a few kilometers south of the airport, it is the site of the historic battle between Kagayanon and American soldiers during the Philippine-American War (Philippine Insurrection) in 1900. It is among the few battles that Filipinos won during the war. (source : http://www.cdoguide.com/sights/historical/macahambus-cave-and-gorge.html)

The stone says:

Macahambus Cave – Total Cave Length – 57.0 M

This is the most popular and most frequently visited cave in Cagayan de Oro City.

Macahambus Cave is a “thru” cave, which means it can be entered at one end and exited at the other.

It has three chambers, the hide-out and exit of Kagayanon soldiers and their families in the Battle of Macahambus Hill which marked the first victory of the Filipinos against the Americans in the entire Phil-American War in this nation in 1900.

The entrance of the cave. Inside the cave is so dark and a bit creepy so better bring flashlights. If you want to take pictures inside, make sure your camera’s flash works.

Inside are hard rock cave walls. You see small stalactites also.

It is also the residence of these tiny bats. That time, having their beauty rest. I was just afraid to take a closer pic, I might awaken them.

The exit. There is a terrace made of steel, a perfect place to behold a beautiful view of the Cagayan de Oro River. In there you can take a rest, relax, sleep, breathe, meditate, chika-chika with friends, take pictures, count the stones of the river, count the trees, count the leaves, etcetera,etcetera.