The Francisco Dagohoy CaveThe Francisco Dagohoy Cave is set amidst the majestic expanse of mountain ranges in the inland municipality of Danao. It is a 5-kilometer walk from Barangay Magtanghoy. Approximately a two-hour drive from Tagbilaran City, about 92 kilometers away, the area is not easily accessible. The cave is noted for its historical and speleological features. The entrance to the cave is a 17 meter drop into a labyrinth of crystal-studded passages with a stream winding through it. An underwater path leads to dry ground. The stream eventually flows out towards the Wahig River which is 100 meters away. The cave is very picturesque inside with stalagmites and stalactites. With lighted lanterns or flashlights, the walls give out a golden hue. Walls seem to sparkle with crystals, which according to the guides, are caused by the droplets of water on the walls. The cave was named after a Boholano patriot, Francisco Dagohoy, who started and led a rebellion against Spain in 1744 when the Philippines was under Spanish rule. Magtangtang, in Sitio Caylagon, was Dagohoy’s headquarters and the cave their hideout during the revolt which lasted for eighty five years. The Philippine Historical Commission eventually installed a monument or Dagohoy Marker in Magtangtang to commemorate the place where Dagohoy and his men fought for freedom. This is an apt tribute to these men who sacrificed their lives for an honorable cause. This historical marker now stands on a plateau overlooking the mountain ranges of Inabanga and Talibon and down the ridges can be found the cave which became Dagohoy’s hideout. Hundreds of Dagohoy’s men preferred death inside the cave rather than surrender. Their skeletons still remain in the site up to this day. About DanaoDanao was the seat of one of the longest revolutions in the Philippines during Spanish colonial times. Blessed with the natural grandeur of the mountain ranges, the winding Wahig River, and caves, plus its historical significance, it is now a favorite haunt of tourists, locals and foreigners alike. Established in 1961 by an executive order of then Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, the town became an independent municipality and covers an expanse of 9,786 hectares which is divided into 17 barangays. It used to be a barrio of the town of Talibon. The principal industry of the people of Danao is farming, and the most important products are rice, corn and copra. The local government is now on the look-out to preserving the natural endowments of their municipality. Caves and surrounding areas are protected. Entrance to caves is thru ropes and not thru ladders. The people behind this believe that the town has very promising eco-tourism potential. It is becoming a major tourist spot; a lively addition to Bohol’s diverse attractions. About E.A.T. DanaoE.A.T. Danao can either refer to Eco-Adventure Tour Danao, Extreme Adventure Tour Danao, or Educational Tour Danao whichever way you want your tour to be. An eco-tour offers a scenic tour of the town’s farming and fishing livelihood; the extreme adventure tour included extreme mountaineering maneuvers and river tubing; and the educational tour is a tour of the historic site including the Francisco Dagohoy Cave. EAT Danao is an eco-adventure tourism concept set up to benefit the municipality of Danao and its people. With the Danao Tourist Accommodation Center, the municipality can now offer its guests accommodations and tours that covers caving/spelunking, rappelling, trekking, zip line/Tyrolean traverse, bouldering, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, and kayaking. So far, the EAT organizers conduct these tours on weekends only.  Custom Search hotels | attractions | geography | beaches | fiestas | diving | churches
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