Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

About Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

Hoyop-hoyopan Cave's name was derived from Albay's local dialect, which translates to "blow or blowing." The wind enters the cave opening, blows through the cave's cavern, and exits to the other side. That blowing wind is the reason why the ambiance inside is cool and relaxing. Aside from that, there are a lot of artistic stalactites, stalagmites, and columns inside the cave. What's different than the other cave? There's a round concrete dance floor inside this cave. According to our guide, the locals created the dance floor to hide their party and gimmicks, which were not allowed before. After the Cagsawa Ruins, Kuya Lijong brought us to this gorgeous cave.

How to Get Here

• By Air: Book a direct flight to Bicol International Airport (DRP). Travel time is an hour and 20 minutes.
• By Land: From Manila, EDSA, Cubao, or PITX, take a bus bound for Legazpi City in Albay. The travel time is 9 to 10 hours. Bus lines include  Penafrancia, Cagsawa, DLTB, and many others. 
• By Sea: From Manila, there are bus lines that also arrange door-to-door via RoRo. On the other hand, tourists from Visayas, such as Cebu, Masbate, and Leyte Provinces, can take ferries.

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