Sumaguing Cave
About This Museum
People come to Sumaguing Cave not for art or artifacts, but for a raw, hands-on adventure deep into the earth. You'll find yourself rappelling down dark, slippery rock faces into a vast, echoing chamber where the only light comes from your headlamp. The real stars of the show are the ancient limestone formations—massive, glistening stalactites and stalagmites that look like melted candle wax or fantastical stone waterfalls. It’s a challenging, muddy, and utterly unforgettable journey that makes you feel like a true explorer.
Collection Highlights
The cave's natural 'sculptures' are the main event, with formations whimsically named 'The King's Curtain' and 'The Pregnant Woman'. The most thrilling part is navigating the main chamber, where you'll cling to ropes and ladders to descend past these incredible, centuries-old structures.
Visitor Information
You absolutely need a local guide to enter—it's not optional and they're true lifesavers on the slippery terrain. Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting completely covered in mud, and be ready for a serious physical workout.
Architecture & Building
This isn't a built structure at all; it's a magnificent natural cave system carved over millennia by water through limestone, featuring vast chambers and narrow passages.
Contact & Location
Address: Sumaguing Cave Entrance, Cave Connection Trail, Sagada, Makingking, Sagada, Mountain Province, Cordillera Administrative Region, 2619, Philippines
Phone: +63 999 391 5660
