Kamira Cave

Overview

Kamira Cave is a 477-metre-long cave located in Danao, Bohol, within a protected sanctuary managed by the municipality. The cave takes its name from its owner, Mira — “Ka” is a Cebuano honorific prefix for elders and respected persons. Access is strictly by rope only; ladders are not permitted inside to protect the cave formations. Even with flashlights and headlamps, the interior remains dimly lit due to its length and depth.

The interior is dense with formations built up over long stretches of mineral-laden water movement — stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstone sheets across the walls and boulders — and wet surfaces that throw a crystalline glitter under flashlight, likely from thin moisture films on the rock. A full exploration of the chambers runs an hour or more, depending on how far visitors push into the system.

Location

Danao, Bohol. The cave sits at the foot of a hill, reached by a downhill route from the Tourist Accommodation Center. A steep slope leads up to the entrance, followed by a two-metre rope drop into the cave. Independent sources (“Ka-Mira Cave”) confirm the cave is one of the paid caving activities operated directly by Danao Adventure Park / E.A.T. Danao, which places it within the park’s grounds in Barangay Magtangtang, Danao — the same barangay as the park’s main activity area. [TO ENRICH: confirm this is the same barangay as the park versus a separate, nearby barangay.]

Getting There

From Tagbilaran City, take a van or mini-bus from Dao Terminal toward Danao. Travel time is approximately two hours, initially via cemented roads then transitioning to dirt roads. The route passes the Mahogany man-made forest, the Chocolate Hills, and extensive rice paddies and coconut groves.

Guided tours are arranged through E.A.T. Danao (Eco/Extreme/Educational Tour Danao), an eco-adventure tourism programme run to benefit the municipality of Danao and its residents. E.A.T. Danao guides will meet and escort visitors.

Practical Info

• Cave length: 477 metres
• Access: Rope only — no ladders permitted (cave protection policy)
• Equipment: Helmet required (fragile stalactites overhead); strong flashlight or headlamp essential; camera with powerful flash recommended for photography
• Duration: 1 hour or more
• Guided tours: E.A.T. Danao (Eco/Extreme/Educational Tour Danao)
• Entry fee: Reported at ₱350 per person as a beginner-level caving activity within Danao Adventure Park’s activity list (2023-dated source; not confirmed current for 2026). A more advanced cave at the same park, Baliho Cave, is reported at ₱550 per person. Booking required through Danao Adventure Park office for fees and hours. Moderate difficulty (contrasted with Baliho Cave, rated extreme).
• Visitor capacity: One visitor account reports a limit of roughly ten people per shift, approximately 30 guests per day total.
• Recommended clothing: Thin, quick-drying clothes (cave interior includes water crossings)

What to Expect

Entry begins with a steep climb up to the cave mouth, then a two-metre rope drop inside. The cave interior contains:

• Stalactites hanging from the ceiling
• Stalagmites rising from the cave floor
• Flowstone deposits across walls and boulders — formed by slow water flow over the rock surface
• Crystal-reflective walls — walls glitter under flashlight due to moisture on mineral surfaces
• Boulders and steep ridges that require active maneuvering
• Water sections — parts of the cave require wading or brief submersion to move between chambers; some passages are narrow

Bats roost in the deeper recesses. Cave crabs and fish live in the interior waters. At the far end, a natural pool fed by a small fountain gives those who complete the full exploration a cold spot to swim before turning back.

Notes

Municipality confirmed as Danao via multiple independent sources describing the cave as a Danao Adventure Park / E.A.T. Danao activity. [FACT NEEDED: exact barangay-level confirmation and specific LGU record — available sources describe it only in relation to the park, not by an independent barangay citation.]

The cave sanctuary is actively protected by the municipality. The rope-only access rule is a conservation measure. Photography requires a camera with a strong flash — standard phone cameras are inadequate in the cave’s dim interior. The water sections of the cave make thin, fast-drying clothes a practical requirement rather than a preference.

• Bohol: Spelunking at Danao Adventure Park’s Kamira Cave | Ivan About Town, accessed 2026-07-17.
• KA MIRA CAVE - Tripadvisor, accessed 2026-07-17.
• EAT Danao Adventure Park, Bohol Rates and Travel Guide - WayPH.com, accessed 2026-07-17 (entry fee ₱350).