Camiguin Island
Located in Mindanao, Philippines this volcanic island is off the beaten path, even for most local holiday-makers. But with its lush greenery, fine white sand and hot springs [tag]Camiguin Island[/tag] awards those who make the effort to visit.
How to go to Camiguin
One can head to Camiguin by land, sea and air. Roro (Roll-on, roll-off) services Camiguin through the Bohol-Camiguin route. By air, one can take a flight to Cebu, Bohol or Cagayan de Oro and take a ferry to Camiguin.
The best time to visit
Camiguin’s climate is almost the same with the rest of the country, which has the rainy season and dry season. Camiguin experiences monsoon rains from November to February but the rest of the year is relatively dry. Therefore best time to go without the hassle of cancellation of boat trips and flights would be the “summer” months that start at the middle of March until May.
Camiguin Activities
Being a volcanic island, Camiguin has unique rock formations good for trekking, climbing, canyoning and rappelling. Camiguin also features a sunken cemetery off-shore, submerged by a volcanic explosion a long time ago. The cemetery is now one of the popular dive sites in the island. Camiguin also has no busy nightlife, which is perfect for those who just want to lie down by the beach.
Off-shore, you can hire boatmen to take you to Camiguin’s White Island which is actually a sandbar in the middle of the sea.
Camiguin Lanzones Festival
Every October, to celebrate the island’s harvest of round citrus fruits called Lanzones, Camiguin holds the annual Lanzones Festival. It is during this period that the island sheds its laidback character to burst into party mode. The main streets are decorated with colorful buntings and decor. Schools and towns participate in the festive parade with dance numbers donning costumes in riotous colors.
Camiguin Map
Please click on the map below for its full-size.
Camiguin Hotels and Resorts
Enigmata
Contact number: 387 0273, 0918 2304184
A pensions house off the main town of Mambajao. Very cheap room rates. It also has a restaurant that serves pizza and Thai dishes.
Camiguin Highland Resort
Contact number: 387 0515
Located way up the mountain, living up to its name. The breathtaking views of this resort make up for its distance from the beach. The staff is friendly and professional and the rooms are tidy.
If you are heading down south of the Philippines, you better visit Camiguin. It will surely be a treat to adventure seekers and lovers of nature with all its sights and celebrations.
Photo credits
Sunset photo by Rob Trent
White Island photo by chriscab
Lanzones festival photo by randyblu
White Island sunset photo by Clever yet clueless
Technorati Tags: Mindanao, Philippines, Camiguin, sunken cemetery
23 Comments, Comment or Ping
Jane
Lanzones is not a citrus fruit.
Jun 11th, 2009
nikki valencianok
do you have sample camiguin tour packages?
Aug 20th, 2009
ariel
do you have Camiguin tour packages?
what’s the best month you can really appreciate Camiguin?
Sep 20th, 2009
Carmina Cabalhin
hello po sa lahat, baka po may makatulong sa akin? kasi po may hinahap po akong relativ dyan sa hibok hibok, nakatira po sa malapit na vulkan, lolo & lola ko: Marcelo & Saturnina Cabalhin, kasi po matagal napong patay si tatay at hinde namin kilala ang mga relativ namin dyan, pangalan po ni tatay ko Bonifacio Cabalhin, kasi po maliit palang po nawalay na si tatay ko sa mga magulang nya, nuong pumutok ang vulcan sa hibok hibok, at napunta sya sa manila at hinde na sya nakabalik sa bisaya. baka po may nakakakiklala sa mga anak po ni Marcelo & Saturnina Cabalhin?? maraming salamat po kung may roon magbigay sa akin ng impormasion. carminapinas@yahoo.de
Dec 1st, 2009
Camiguin Highland
Luxurious three-story camiguin hotel. Facilities include a jacuzzi, swimming pool, lobby lounge and a coffee shop. Choose from five accomodations: superior, deluxe, junior executive, junior suite and presidential suite.
Contact our Camiguin office:
Telephone No: (088) 387-0515 to 19
Fax No: (088) 387-0516
Cellphone No: (63)920-953-3295
Mar 23rd, 2010
Roof Top Hotel
Best hangout place in Camiguin Island. Our ground floor has a restaurant, deli shop, bakery and ice cream parlour. First rate service and amenities are ensured.
Address:
Rizal St., Poblacion,
9100 Mambajao, Camiguin Island
Philippines
Contact #s +63.88.3870511 to 13
Mar 25th, 2010
Johnny's Dive N' Fun
The only PADI affiliated dive resort Camiguin Island. We have three locations all over Camiguin for your eco-adventure and diveshop needs.
Eco Adventure Tours:
Canyoning – rappel down a waterfall
4 – Wheel Tours
Snorkel Trips
Mountain Biking
Local Fishing
Tourist Spots:
White Island
Ardent Hot Spring
Saay Cold Spring
Katibawasan Falls
Mantigue Island
Kabila White Beach
Lagoon
Rainbow Falls
Sto Nino Cold Spring
Tuwasan Falls
Sunken Cemetery
Old Volcano
Contact Us:
Secret Cove Beach Resort
Tel. No. +63 88 387-9588
Caves Dive Resort
Tel. No. +63 88 387-9588
Paras Beach Resort
Tel. No. +63 88 387-9588
Mar 27th, 2010
me
paanha-a ko beh…
Apr 25th, 2010
jheann pacturan
Wow””’ how I wish i could go their
May 27th, 2010
anthony
I just want to share my experienced when i was in camiguin ls October 8, with my girl friend. It was really fun and worth remembering touring around the island almost all beauty spots are there like hot spring, falls, white island, scuba in mantigue island and alot more. we stayed at PAGUIA COTTAGES with a family manage cottages. Our stay there is like bringing your home to that place “you are at home” you can cook of your own food and drink hot chocolate, they call it “tablia” he he he , really good.If you want stay at home in camiguin try PAGUIA COTTAGES…look for Roel Paguia..mobile no.09198942681..
Jul 11th, 2010
madelle
hi anthony, and all manileno. a pleasant day sa inyo. Tama si anthony camiguin is really a very nice place for vacation. we are 10 friends we stayed also at PAGUIA COTTAGES simply lang, aircon, cable tv, with ref. tapos may wi-fi at ang maganda e, pagmarami kau mag stay sa kanila e lalong malaki ang descount at mura lang ang babayaran at malinis, peaceful and infront sa white island. mayron din silang vehicle (2 extended multicab with sounds) for hire touring the island , pumpboat for white island..Contact namin si Roel Paguia cel no.:09198942681…Punta kayo sa Camiguin para makapag relax…he he he. tenks…
Jul 27th, 2010
jobel
hey there… it’s been a long time since i’ved never been to Camiguin… how i really wish to be back their soon, i really miss the place, the ambiance especially the people… maybe next year… see you guys…
Jul 29th, 2010
MARK PAOLO B. ARANAS
R&G internet cafe is located in Yumbing,Mambajao Camiguin, near Paras Beach Resort.one of the famous resort her in Camiguin…
Aug 5th, 2010
MARK PAOLO B. ARANAS
PABUA’S COTTAGES were friend meet friends….is located in YUMBING,MAMBAJAO,CAMIGUIN…… in front of PARAS BEACH RESORT,fronting the famous WHITE ISLAND BEACH,for bookings & info…..please contact_TEL.NO.088-387-9033,,CEL.NO.09064152557
Aug 5th, 2010
nicky cabalhin
hello ! ahm.. im nicky cabalhin pala ! pareho tayong cabalhin, ahmm.. hindi kaya tayo magka relative ? ahm.. taga cagayan po ako ! marami po kaming cabalhin dito sa cagayan ! ano pong pangalan ang hinahanap ninyo sa hibok-hibok ?? ahm.. im 13 yrs. old palang po ! name ng papa ko dimisar also known as cesar .. ano pong pangalan ninyo ???
Oct 30th, 2010
Sandra
we went to camiguin last dec.5 and we stayed at paguia’s cottage. Thank’s to roel paguia the son of the owner siya po ang contact person namin and his the one who book us for our stay. My whole family really enjoyed our vacation. kontakin nyo lang si roel cel no.:09198942681 for booking. (cottage, vehicle, and pumpboat)…go to camiguin and enjoy your vacation…
Dec 7th, 2010
Nicolas Borromeo
Hi sa taga camiguin ganda talaga ang lugar ang lolo ko c clemente borromeo ang father ko c eusebio borromeo sr hillo my rilatives there
Jan 19th, 2011
geejay nepomuceno
hi ask ko lang what is the best time to go to white island? 8am dating namin cdo diretso agad ng camiguin thru bus and ferry. balak namin after lunch na mag white island kaya lang baka mamaya hindi maganda yung oras namin masayang lang
Feb 3rd, 2011
Nicely
Hi. Your photos are great. Can I use the 3rd and 4th photos in my blog post on the link below?
travelingnicely.com/2011/08/why-i-want-to-experience-and-join-camiguins-lanzones-festival/
This would be an entry to an online contest about the Lanzones Festival. Don’t worry I’ll give you proper credits for the use of your pictures.
Please get back to me as soon as you read this, so I would know if it would be ok? Thank you.
Aug 3rd, 2011
REYNALDO CAMASO
October 23, 2011
Gud pm po paki trace po dyan sa camiguin island kung may bcita naka check in sa mga hotel dyan kagabi lang po cla umalis ng cebu papunta dyan… Ang pangalan po ay ANTOINE ERIK CAMASO OR ANTOINE ERIK KUNTZ..
Simula po ng umalis cla ng manila wala na po kame contact sa kanya d sya macontact sa cp nya at d rin sya ngttext sa amin..
Sana po matulungan nyo po me… kung may impormasyon po kau about my pamangkin erik or na trace nyo na po… pls lang po paki e- mail na lang po sa kin….
Marami po salamat
Oct 23rd, 2011
Jun
Hello people, you cant be reach in Camiguin without riding from Balingoan. Here is the answer..ride a comfortable van with minimal cost with your barkada or family, please contact us at 0917-330-4360 or email at junaliza06@yahoo.com or visit our facebook page vanrentalcagayandeoro.
Nov 4th, 2011
ann
I’m so thankful to Roel Paguia for helping me for our booking in PAGUIA’S COTTAGES… Tinulungan niya ako yong sasakyan namin from cagayan de oro to balingoan then sasakyan namin touring the island of camiguin, pump boat to white island and our stay sa PAGUIA’S COTTAGES. Guys, mura lang pero quality ang place at friendly at maganda ang serbisyo. ROEL’s contact number: smrt – 09198942681, globe – 09173107085
Dec 12th, 2011
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