BACKPACKING ALBAY: HOYOP-HOYOPAN CAVE

Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave is a multi-level cavern of natural limestone that was discovered during WW2. The caved was used as a resistance hide out. It’s named after the word “hoyop” or breeze. The cave is privately owned and manage by three families in Cotmon, Camalig. According to them the local tourism is planning to takeover the…

ByahengNorte: Lumiang and Sumaguing Cave Connection

Lumiang and Sumaguing cave is part of the cave connections’ underground hike route you can follow. Mostly, you enter the caves through Lumiang cave. But it’s also possible to only hike the Lumiang track, although it is suggested to do both hikes and exit through Sumaging cave. The entrance is remarkable because of the piled…

ByahengNorte: Sagada’s Echo Valley and Hanging Coffins

One does not need a guide to go/visit the Echo Valley where one can walk to and visit the 13 hanging coffins. From the town center of Sagada, inquire where the Church of St. Mary the Virgin (Episcopal Church ) is located. It is about 5-10 minutes away from the town center. Use the steps…