Camiguin Travel Guide
The pear-shaped volcanic island of Camiguin is located just 10 kilometers off the coast of the province of Misamis Oriental. The island is said to be 'born of fire' as it has a total of seven volcanoes.
- Worth It?
- Camiguin is one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines and well worth the journey.
- What to Do
- diving, snorkeling, swimming in the waterfalls and sunbathing on the beach. Visit local archaeological sites.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool, dry season from November to May.
- How Long?
- Two or three days are enough to fully appreciated Camiguin.
- Trivia
- The name Camiguin comes from the native word kamagong, which is a tree of the ebony family that thrives near Lake Mainit.
Camiguin is an island rich in natural beauty and interesting features to explore. Hike through the jungle and you will discover cool caves, natural hot springs and sparkling waterfalls, while many people prefer to stick to the coast and soak up the sand on the beach or swim in the crystal clear sea.
There are plenty of places to spend the night on Camiguin and restaurants offering fresh sea food, local dishes and a range of western favorites. Evening entertainment is provided by the island's many bars, while walking along the beach as the sun sets is always a popular evening activity.
Travel to Camiguin - Getting There
The easiest way to reach Camiguan is from Cagayan de Oro as there are regular flights from Manila (one hour, 30 minutes). There are also regular buses to places such as to Butuan (3 hours, 30 minutes) and Surigao (six hours) and Iligan (one hour, 30 minutes). From Cagayan de Oro it is a one and a half hour bus ride to Balingoan and then a short ferry ride to Camiguin Island.
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