Tukang or Aran Cave
Tuba, Benguet
Tukang or Aran Cave is located in Tuba, Benguet. It is an emerging natural attraction found in Twin Peaks (Camp 3). The cave is a challenge to the experienced spelunker. It is located on the other side of the Bued River at Camp 3 along Kennon Road.
Tukang or Aran Cave News
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Aran Cave: The Hidden Gem Of Tuba Benguet
If you are visiting Baguio City and would like to experience and see something new, why not try Aran Cave of Tuba? It is just an hour of ride away from the city proper. Definitely, conquering this cave would leave you lasting memories of the mountains.
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Discovering The Secrets Of Aran Cave
There are a lot of myths surrounding Kennon Road, the 33.5-kilometer highway connecting the provinces of La Union and Benguet.
During the time when Kennon Road was still being constructed, there were reports of missing construction workers, allegedly because of a giant living in one of the caves along the famous highway.
Up to now, many lives are lost and bodies still go missing on Kennon Road.
GMA News' Brigada dived into the home of the giant Aran to uncover the mysteries inside.
Spoiler: there is no giant, but there is something even better to be discovered inside Aran Cave a hi ... -
Benguet Opens New Cave For Spelunkers
Spelunkers will have an alternative site to enjoy caving in this upland town in northern Philippines, with the Aran Cave opening to the public on February 16.
Located at the scenic mountains of historic Kennon Road, bordering Barangays Camp 3 and Twin Peaks, the caves mouth is found on a cliff along the Bued River.
With three distinct portions inside leading to various exits, the Aran Cave is endowed with flora and fauna, including orchids, vines, and shrub species endemic to the place.
There are also countless bats that inhabit the big chamber of Aran Cave's "Cave 3" that is naturall ... -
A Guide For Those Who Want To Explore Aran Cave In Camp 3 Twin Peaks Tuba Benguet
The town of Tuba in Benguet is home to several caves, only a few of which are open for the public. Among those developed and opened for visitors is Aran Cave (formerly Tukang Cave) which is located in the borders of Camp 3 and Twin Peaks. The entrance to the cave is just a 15-minute walk from the highway (Kennon Road). According to the locals, "aran" is an Ibaloi term for "giant". There's an interesting story surrounding the cave's name but I'm not going to tell you as it would spoil the experience. I'll leave it to your guide inside the cave to tell you the story.
How To Get To Aran Cave
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Cave In Benguet Offers Extreme Adventures For Adrenaline Junkies
A perfect spot for spelunking and is only forty minutes away from Baguio, the Aran Cave in Benguet is a great summer destination.
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Benguet environmental group hits DENR for allowing mining tenements inside watersheds
While the regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) eyes seven sites as protected areas, an environment group in Benguet scores the said office for allowing mining tenements on watersheds which are protected areas.
In an interview, Pastor Vergel Aniceto, chairman of KAIABANG, said that the situation showed the double-bladed policy of the state which declared watershed and protected areas but allowed mining in the said areas. KAIABANG is a provincial alliance of community and sectoral organizations in Benguet where it (KAIABANG) is also the provincial chap ...