Callao Cave

Callao Cave, Philippines

An enormous cave system with beautiful speleothems. Here have been found the earliest human remains in the Philippines, at least 67 thousand years old. These remnants belong to an extinct species of humans – Homo luzonensis.

Chocolate Hills

Chocolate Hills, Philippines

Unique geomorphological phenomenon – 1,200 – 1,700 similar grass-covered conical hills that form a unique landscape. The height of each hill – 40 – 120 m. During the dry periods, hills turn brown. Formed from coral limestone that has been uplifted and eroded. Hills contain numerous caves.

Belfry of Cagsawa Church

Ruins of Cagsawa Belfry and Mayon volcano, Philippines

Ruins of belfry – the only remnant of Cagsawa village after it was covered with hot ashes in 1814. Some 200 people died in the church.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

Near the entrance into Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, Philippines

More than 24 km long cave system with 8.4 kilometers long underground river, which is accessible directly from the sea and navigable up to 4.2 km deep. Contains also Italian’s Chamber – a giant cave hall.

Barangay Alegria Toog

Enormous Toog tree or Philippine Rosewood (Petersianthus quadrialatus Merr.), 54 tall, with 3,66 m diameter at its base. Sacred tree to Manobo people.

Salinas Salt Springs

Salinas Salt Spring before the earthquake, Philippines

Salinas Salt Springs was a unique spring that once created large, white travertine cupola with rimstone pools. Dried out after an earthquake.

Balete tree in Maria Aurora (Millenium Tree)

Balete tree in Maria Aurora, Philippines

Possibly the largest balete (Ficus balete) tree in Asia. Height of the tree up to 60 – 65 m. The girth of the trunk might exceed 30 m – it is told that 60 adult men are needed to get their arms around the tree, although it is hard to measure the tree due to countless roots around it.

Wonders of Philippines

Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Philippines Territory Wonders of Philippines   Highlights The charming Philippines are just like a true Southern tropical paradise. The wealth and diversity of the countless landmarks on thousands of islands are hard to grasp. The highlights of the Philippines are: Caves and other karst phenomena – here are some of the most […]