The Bukilat Cave in the municipality of Tudela, Cebu, is a unique cave and one of the top 9 caves to visit in the entire Camotes Island.
Bukilat Cave Description
The Bukilat Cave has an ample body of water where you can swim. The estimated water depth is around 3 to 5 feet. The ceiling of the cave have holes in it which differs to the other caves in the island. There are also bats inside.
The natural openings in the cave ceiling allow sunlight to stream into the interior, creating striking beams of light that illuminate the water below. These openings also improve air circulation, making the cave feel more open and comfortable to explore. The combination of water, impressive rock formations, and natural lighting gives Bukilat Cave a unique and inviting atmosphere. The bats play an important role in the cave’s ecosystem and should not be disturbed during your visit. Visitors are encouraged to keep noise to a minimum and avoid shining bright lights directly at the bats. Wearing appropriate footwear is recommended, as some parts of the cave floor and surrounding rocks may be wet slippery and sharp. By practicing responsible tourism and keeping the cave clean, visitors can help preserve Bukilat Cave’s natural beauty and ecological importance for future generations.
Accessibility
From the parking area, you need to walk for about 20 to 30 meters to the cave entrance. As you enter the cave, you will descend in a path that consist of pavement stairways with handrails in some portion. Just be careful because some of the stairways might be slippery.
The length of the cave from the entrance down to the tip is around 30-40 meters.
There are only natural ambient lightings inside the cave.
Bukilat Cave Details
📌 LOCATION: Bukilat Cave – Tudela, Camotes Island, Cebu, Philippines
[₱] ENTRANCE FEE: ₱50.00
🅿️ PARKING FEE: ₱20.00 (car)
⏰️ OPERATING HOURS: 7:30AM to 4:30PM (daily)
🦇 Bats are present in the cave.
🚫 No flash photography or videography inside the cave.
🤔 HOW TO GET TO CAMOTES ISLAND?
🧭 FROM DANAO CITY, CEBU, TO CONSUELO, SAN FRANCISCO, CAMOTES, CEBU:
👉 Go to Sands Gateway Mall Danao and proceed to Jomalia Shipping ticketing office.
🫰 FARE (Jomalia Shipping, Danao)
🏷 ECONOMY
▪️ REGULAR: ₱300.00
▪️ SENIOR/PWD: ₱217.00
▪️ STUDENT: ₱242.00
▪️ CHILD (3-10): ₱152.00
❄️ AIRCON
▪️ REGULAR: ₱345.00
▪️ SENIOR/PWD: ₱246.00
▪️ STUDENT: ₱276.00
▪️ CHILD (3-10): ₱172.00
🧭 FROM DANAO CITY, CEBU, TO PILAR (PONSON ISLAND), CAMOTES, CEBU:
👉 Go to Sands Gateway Mall Danao and proceed to Camotes Ferry Services ticketing office/booth. Please refer to the official Facebook page of “Camotes Ferry Services – CFS” for the updated rates and schedules.
🧭 FROM LILOAN, CEBU, TO PORO, CAMOTES, CEBU:
👉 You can proceed to Super Shuttle Ferry in Pier 88, Liloan Port, Cebu.
⚠️ All prices, rates and others that are mentioned above may change without prior notice.
