Caving and cold spring in Dumalag

The interior of Capiz is quite interesting. Not only are there several waterfalls like Kalikasan and Malinamon Falls but there are also beautiful caves. I’ve visited two in the landlocked municipality of Dumalag: Lahab and Suhot Caves within a natural spring resort compound.

Lahab is stunning and creepy. It’s mouth dark with several stalactites visible from the entrance, giving it a menacing look. Devilish. A probable portal to the underworld of which Capiz is rumored to be the haven of such creatures? But those are just rumors and this cave is really a beauty.

Our guide lead the way into the rather dark chamber with us armed with flashlights and cameras. The occasional firing of the flash briefly lit the interior and creepy but momentary shadows of rock formations spooked us a while.

What was supposed to be the trail was muddy and slippery at first, only to bring you to shallow puddles of water, a climb up some stone steps, holding on to some rocks, or almost crawling on the ground because of the low overhang or to evade low lying stalactites. But it was pure adventure and fun, adrenaline rushing into exploring the bowels of the earth into who knows what lies out there.

After the challenge of Lahab Cave, we went back to the spring resort to explore another, Suhot Cave which was said to be much easier. But the trail back was scenic and wonderful as the canopy of tall trees and greens were a welcome change from the drab underground.

Instead of going into Suhot, we just opted to enter the cave to look and the others went for a swim at the cool spring fed pools. It’s an interesting area from the geological and leisure point of view and many locals do frequently visit the place.

GETTING THERE: Hire a tricycle from Dumalag town proper going to Suhot CAve and Natural Spring REsort in Barangay Dolores.

My thanx to the Capiz Provincial Tourism for this opportunity.

Suhot Cave and Natural Spring Resort
Brgy. Dolores, Dumalag, Capiz