it still smells pungy (the bats make it so).it still looks gloomy (just like the other caves i've been to). it still has its mystery appeal that attracts thousands of tourists daily. the tour guide was a clown. aside from the witty lines that he threw most of the time which cracked us up, he was also a good photographer. he knew which corners of the cave register good camera angles. hinagdanan cave is an underground delight for newbie spelunkers. it has brackish water conducive for swimming until 4pm only. it is very accessible, affordable (50 pesos entrance fee) and available from 8am til 5pm daily.

Great photo ops of a natural cave and a cooling dip on the water. Plan maybe 1 hour to visit with an extra 15 mins to wait outside at peak time. Admission per head is Php 50, with an additional Php 75 if you wish to swim. They provide life jackets, but changing rooms are found in cafes or stores next to the cave entrance. We came on a Thursday almost noon. There was a small crowd which quickly dissipated by 1pm.

Very child and senior friendly place. Definitely a good place to visit on a rainy day, so keep that in mind. It isn't sunny every day here. I have visited many caves but this one with its concrete path was safer than most, despite all the safety warnings. come with swimming gear like we did and be pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness of the water down in this picturesque well-lit cavern. There are bats (they squeak and flitter around occasionally) in this cave with its stalactites and stalagmites. The roof looks stable and actively dripping with lime water. The swimming was refreshing but not too cold. The water was saline but mildly so. Back outside, the parking was easy and the souvenir shops good with plenty of colourful and topical tshirts and sweet snacks and drinks and street food stalls. One not so good aspect was the potholed access road, but for my pickup truck with all terrain tyres it was ok.

One of the highlights of our trip to Bohol was swimming inside this pretty cave. The entrance into the water is very clear down natural steps in the water. You can use life vests if you feel nervous but I enjoyed floating away from others. Try to head here in the morning before crowds arrive.