Chilling out in Anda, Bohol?

I know, I know.

Anda is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. ⛱

The thick, green silence.

The quiet waves washing onto the shore.

The velvety darkness pierced with the lights of fireflies.

Even the crickets and cicadas that sing at night seem part of the great, vast silence of the place.

But maybe you’re thinking it’s time for a little adventure.

You love sitting by the beach watching the horizon but want to spice it up with some fun.

If that’s so, why not visit Combento Cave?

Combento Cave is the perfect local attraction for a non-touristy person like you.

It’s clean and quiet, and if you visit it at the right time, you’ll have it all to yourself.

So, ready to get going?

Here’s everything you need to know about Combento Cave. 

3 Fun Facts About Combento Cave

Before we go into why and how to visit the cave, let’s talk a bit more about what makes it unique. 

#1. Combento Cave Is Made of Limestone 

Like a lot of Anda, Combento Cave is a limestone formation.

It was created by cold spring waters flowing against the rock, chiseling their way into its soft porous surface. 

The cave is small, nestling almost unseen in the pit of the earth.

Go inside it, and you’ll notice the soft yellowish color of the limestone walls. 

A truly beautiful sight, if you ask me. 

#2. Combento Cave Is a Great Place for Chilling During a Long, Hot Day

I visited Combento Cave in June of 2024.

Yes, it rained excessively while I was there, and I was soaked almost the entire time.

But there were a few hours in between the downpour when the sun shone hot on my neck.

Stifling heat, sticky and uncomfortable, making me sweat.

It was in this kind of weather that I visited Combento Cave. 

And wow…stepping into that hollow in the ground was the highlight of the day.

The air immediately turned from suffocating to sharp and cool.

I’ve read a few blogs about Combento Cave, about people just looking at the water and not swimming.

Not me!

The first thing I did was step into the crystal clear turquoise waters.

It was heavenly, cold, clean, and revitalizing.

Truly a gift when the sun decides to scorch in between rains. 

#3. Combento Cave Can Be a Challenge to Find 

Combento Cave is not like Cabagnow Cave Pool.

It’s basically just a hole in the ground that isn’t even visible from the road.

I almost gave up trying to find this cave.

Following Google Maps, being led to strange, obscure places where locals looked up with startled looks on their faces – wondering why I was there. 

But don’t give up!

Finding the cave is worth it. 

Here’s how: 

How to Find Combento Cave (It’s Quite the Puzzle, But I’ve Got the Perfect Solution!)

Combento Cave is difficult to find, but follow these steps and you won’t get lost.

First, search the cave on Google Maps.

Here’s its exact location:

This is the easy part. 

It gets challenging because when you take that road, it goes all the way to Bitoon Beach.

It ends in the sea, with a couple of local families looking up at you in surprise. 

(This is what happened to me.) 

So here’s the thing: when you get on the road indicated by Google Maps, don’t go all the way to the sea.

Instead, keep looking on your left side for a seemingly abandoned lot.

It’s a rocky area with coconut and palm trees.

If the place looks shady, just have some faith!

Chances are, there will be a motorcycle or two parked around the area (some locals getting their share of the cave’s cool waters and atmosphere).

There is no parking area and no entrance desk.

Simply leave your motorcycle by the side of the road and walk for a minute or two to the rocky outcropping you can see from the road.

Surprise, surprise!

A hole in the ground will suddenly open up for you.

It’s a small opening, and slippery rocks lead around 6 meters (20 feet) into the quiet cold waters of the cave.

Enjoy!

How to Get to Combento Cave from Anda Town

Staying in or around Anda Town?

Getting to Combento Cave will be super easy.

For starters, it’s really close to the town.

You don’t need to go on a long drive or set aside a whole day for this activity.

Yup – the cave is only 4 kilometers from the famous seaside Anda Food Court by the plaza in town. 

This will take you 10-15 minutes, depending on how fast you drive. 

So, simply hop on your motorcycle, search for the cave on Google Maps, and go!

You won’t even need half a day for this activity.

Set aside an hour or two, and you’re free to plan the rest of your day to do other stuff.

How to Get to Combento Cave from Panglao, Bohol

If you’re in Panglao, I wouldn’t recommend you go all the way to Anda just to see Combento Cave. 

Disclaimer: This is a simple local attraction, not something to travel hundreds of kilometers to see. 

But hey, Anda is a lovely place to visit and 100% worth it.

If you’re sick of the massive crowds of Panglao, a trip to Anda with its ruggedly beautiful coast, mysterious caves, and velvety silence will fix you up. 

There are a few options for getting there. Here are two I recommend: 

• Drive a rented motorcycle. This is what I did! It’s 117 kilometers from Panglao to Anda and 109 from Tagbilaran to Anda. This will take roughly 2-3 hours. But trust me, the time will fly. The scenery is amazing, and you can always stop by a town like Jagna for some roast chicken and coffee. (Rented motorcycles cost PHP400-600 per day, depending on model and age.) 

• Take a bus. From Dao terminal in Tagbilaran City, take a bus to Anda. The bus stops near Anda’s local plaza, and you can either rent a motorcycle there or take one of the tricycles (motorcycle taxis). 

What To Do In Combento Cave

Combento Cave is a lovely place to relax from the sun’s heat. 

Here are two things you can do there:

#1. Swim in the Cave’s Pristine Waters

I know some people have reservations about swimming in still water.

I don’t!

When I got to the cave, I jumped right in.

The waters are sharply cool and shining emerald and turquoise. 

Just beautiful and simply refreshing.

No, the cave isn’t large. 

It’s only a circular bowl that ranges around 6 meters (20 feet) across. 

But there are deep parts and overhanging rocks you can sit on as you let the water soothe the aching heat from your body.

You can do a few laps across, feeling the weight and tug of the fresh water on your limbs.

Chances are, a bunch of local kids will come along for a quick splash.

This happened when I was there, making the experience way more authentic. 

#2. Sit in the Cool Shade of the Rocks

Don’t want to swim in the cave?

No worries.

You can always climb to the bottom and sit on the rocks to cool yourself off from your drive.

The cave echoes and smells of sulfur.

The air is chilly.

If there are local kids around, you can watch them playing in the shallow parts of the pool.

Even if you don’t like getting wet, visiting the cave is still a memorable experience. 

#3. Explore the Area

Here’s a fun fact I didn’t mention in the “fun facts” section:

Combento is more than just one cave.

Sure, the one I’ve been talking about is the largest and deepest cave. (The main event of the area.) 

But a little off to the side, barely distinguishable because it’s covered in undergrowth, is another, smaller cave.

This cave is shallow, simply a small hollow in the ground.

The smell of sulfur is stronger here, and if you look closely at the water, you’ll notice a few tiny splashes from the little fish that live there.

I know, right?

Fish in a cave!

I looked closely, and they seemed like a cross between mudfish and crustaceans. 

Really interesting, if you ask me.

The area around the main cave of Combento is full of surprises, so stick around for an hour to absorb everything. 

How Much You’ll Spend in Combento Cave 

Combento Cave is not a common tourist destination.

It’s more of a spot the locals love to visit on hot days.

Teens to chill and flirt with each other, kids to splash around.

So YES, Combento Cave is completely FREE. 

There’s no environmental fee, no parking fee, no entrance fee.

You won’t even find anybody there watching the cave. 

So go ahead, kick off those slippers, and spend a half hour swimming in both cave pools! 

Combento Cave: A Fun Way to Spend an Hour or Two in Anda 

If you’re in Anda, you’re likely sitting at the edge of the shore, watching turquoise waves roll in from the purple horizon.

Lovely.

But if you want some adventure, or you’ve brought kids along, why not check out Combento Cave?

It’s perfect for the young ones, and no doubt you’ll love spending an hour or two underground, in the cool bowels of the earth.

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