Bukilat Cave Camotes

Bukilat Cave sits on Poro Island in the Camotes group, part of the same limestone karst that produces cave systems across much of the central Visayas. Sunlight reaches the water through openings in the cave roof, lighting sections of the pool differently depending on how high the sun sits — why midday is the recommended window rather than morning or late afternoon. Camotes’ cave and lake network draws a steady but modest stream of visitors compared to the islands’ beaches, largely because reaching them still means local guiding rather than a marked trail.

• Midday is the window for the light effect inside the cave — earlier or later, the openings don’t catch the sun the same way.
• Wear shoes with grip; the rock near the water is slick, and the footing inside is uneven.
• Hire a guide at the entrance — the fee supports the barangay’s upkeep of the site.

Explore More in Camotes Islands

• Santiago White Beach Camotes