Man Made Caves Liloan

[Fred & Mimi]

Yesterday my partner and I went for a ride to check out some land for sale in the mountains surrounding Liloan and passed a man made cave that is a part of war time history for the area. There were people cleaning it up and entrance is free for now. Just thought I'd give the heads up for those that are into local Cebu history.

 

World War II may have left scars on people’s lives and damaged vital infrastructures, but it has also left behind some man-made wonders in Liloan, such as limestone caves that were used for hiding during the war.

One of these known wartime caves can be found in Barangay San Vicente, just shortly beyond the old public cemetery in Sitio Bajac, Barangay Poblacion.

Passing through the dirt road ( the road is now sealed) leading to Lataban, one could hardly see the small opening of the caves right now, as it is covered with shrubs and bushes.

But adventure seekers only have to ask tricycle drivers or other residents in the area to find themselves inside the spacious, 30-meter high cave, with its interesting limestone formation.

The stillness and the silence in the cathedral-like cave defy stories of fear that apparently gripped the people during the war, a good place for the young to reflect on the kind of hardships our ancestors had to go through.

 

Link is HERE

Edited March 15, 2013 by Fred & Mimi

[Dave Hounddriver]

I'm jealous.  I can't count the number of miles I have jogged, hiked, climbed, and walked through Liloan and never knew of the caves.  Cool.  Good find. Can you give a google map longitude and latitude so I can find them next time?

[Fred & Mimi]

I'm jealous.  I can't count the number of miles I have jogged, hiked, climbed, and walked through Liloan and never knew of the caves.  Cool.  Good find. Can you give a google map longitude and latitude so I can find them next time?

The best I can do is say that it is past the Liloan Public Cemetary. Being a cave its hard to spot from the air. Its on a paved road and is well marked now. Best of luck Dave :23_11_60[2]:

[Mike S]

See ...... I knew as soon as I left Cebu someone would come up with something I wanted to see ..... :hystery: :hystery: :hystery: :hystery: :hystery:    :cheersty: