Callao Cave (IPA: [ˈkalaʊ]) is one of 300 limestone caves located in the Barangays of Magdalo and Quibal in the municipality of Peñablanca, about 24 km (15 mi) northeast of Tuguegarao City, the capital of Cagayan province within the Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape in the western foothills of the Northern Sierra Madre Mountains on Luzon island in the Philippines. The town Peñablanca's (Spanish: white rocks) name refers to the predominance of white limestone rock formations in the area. First excavated in 1980 by Maharlika Cuevas, the seven-chamber show cave is the best known natural tourist attraction of the Cagayan province and in February 2020 has officially been recognized as an important cultural property of the Philippines.
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The Philippines has over 7,000 islands , 7,641 islands (as of the latest official count), some of the most biodiverse coral reefs on Earth, and a rich mix of cultures, languages, and traditions that make it uniquely vibrant.
They are grouped into three main island regions :
Luzon (North) - Largest island in the Philippines
Capital city: Manila
Other major places: Quezon City, Baguio, Bicol, Ilocos
Famous for: Banaue Rice Terraces, Mayon Volcano, historical sites
Visayas (Central) - Known for beautiful beaches and islands
Major islands: Cebu, Bohol, Panay, Leyte, Samar, Negros, Siquijor
Famous for: Chocolate Hills (Bohol), Sinulog Festival (Cebu), white sand beaches (Boracay)
Mindanao (South) - Second-largest island
Diverse in culture and natural beauty
Major places: Davao, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro
Famous for: Mount Apo (Philippines' highest peak), durian, rich Muslim culture in some regions
They are grouped into three main island regions :
Luzon (North) - Largest island in the Philippines
Capital city: Manila
Other major places: Quezon City, Baguio, Bicol, Ilocos
Famous for: Banaue Rice Terraces, Mayon Volcano, historical sites
Visayas (Central) - Known for beautiful beaches and islands
Major islands: Cebu, Bohol, Panay, Leyte, Samar, Negros, Siquijor
Famous for: Chocolate Hills (Bohol), Sinulog Festival (Cebu), white sand beaches (Boracay)
Mindanao (South) - Second-largest island
Diverse in culture and natural beauty
Major places: Davao, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro
Famous for: Mount Apo (Philippines' highest peak), durian, rich Muslim culture in some regions
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