Swimming inside the caves of the Crystal Cove in Boracay

Posted at 6:41 pm July 25, 2011

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By Marjorie Gorospe

BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN–A Boracay trip will not be complete if you haven’t seen and visited Crystal Cove Island.

Crystal Cove Island, used to be called Tiguatian Island, is 20 minutes away by boat from Boracay and is also very popular for snorkeling.

‘Mang’ Omeng Cooper, our tour guide, said the island was originally planned to be a resort. But due to the lack of a good source of freshwater, the plan was scrapped. In fact, visitors can still see some unfinished buildings in the two-hectare island.

Today, Crystal Cove Island is popular among tourists. The island is actually like a park in the middle of the sea, with its view deck, tribal-like statues, and a mini zoo.

Families and groups can also have a picnic provided that they bring their own food. If you have kids with you, just make sure that they are within your watch as the steps can really be slippery.

But for most tourists, getting the chance to swim inside the two caves found in Crystal Cove is the best reason to visit the place.

Reaching the two caves is actually the goal of the island tour. The first cave is easy to reach via a spiral staircase leading. Finding the second cave, however, will require you to pass through a small tunnel. The second cave however has a larger area for swimming than the first cave. An entrance for the day tour cost P200.

An added bonus is diverse marine life found in the crystal clear water.

To cap your tour, your boatman and guide will take you in another area near Crystal Cove where you can enjoy snorkeling.