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Address: Rawang hills of Barangay Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal
Sub-Category: Cave
Area: 1) Land Area: 24 hectares 2) Cave: 320 meters
Owner Jurisdiction: The land around Calinawan Cave is a private property which belongs to the Matalino Family tracking back the roots during the time of Spanish Colonial era. The Matalino family donated 3 hectares to LGU Tanay for ecotourism site where the Calinawan Cave i
Description: The province of Rizals close proximity to Metro Manila makes it often overlooked by tourists but unbeknownst to many, the province is home to a lot of attractions that will surely delight outdoor enthusiasts. Take the case of the town of Tanay, home to numerous waterfalls, biking and hiking trails, hills, rivers, rock formations and caves. Calinawan Cave is one. Calinawan Caves main opening is along Calinawan Road in Tandang Kutyo, the first paved road in the right if you are in Daranak Road going to the waterfalls. Guides are readily available on site for those who like to explore its interiors, fee is whatever your heart desires to give, but P200 is a good starting rate for an hour of guiding. The entrance of the cave is situated in a privately-owned property that they collect P20 for every individual entering the cave system.
Stories: According to local folklore and a touch of history too, the name Calinawan came from the word linaw or nagkalinawan which means to settle or clear. It is the place where they conduct a meeting or whenever they need to settle a problem. Historically speaking, during the Second World War, the Guerrilla warriors used the Calinawan as hideout against Japanese military. There are rumors that Calinawan cave was owned by the ancient gods and goddesses called as inpinito and ruled by San Ignacio del Monte, a high priest or ermitanyo. There are also rumors that theres a path in Calinawan Cave that leads to as far as the town of Montalban, Rizal and may also leads to the neighboring town of Baras and Pililla. But no one really knows the vastness and deepness of the cave system as if it is not yet fully mapped and explored.