Sunday, April 26, 2015

Camiguin Island. ( The beauty of camiguin Island)

There are a lot of things you can do in Camiguin. But mostly, these are for nature lovers. The island abounds with beautiful beaches, waterfalls, sites, thick foliage and wonderful people. Being there is like being in a virgin forest. Here are a few things you can/must do in Camiguin.

SUNKEN CEMETERY


Located in Bonbon, Catarman a huge cross marker has been installed by the Provincial government to mark the community cemetery that sunk during the 1871 volcanic holocaust. Years ago, gravestones were visible during low tide.

ARDENT HOT SPRING


The local hot spa is a natural pool of about 40 degrees centigrade springing from depths of Mount Hibok-Hibok. The Municipality of Mambajao has provided cottages, restaurant and dormitory facilities that cater to local and foreign tourists. It has picnic huts, cookout facilities and restrooms for visitors.It is ideal for night swimming, a place to rejuvenate both mind and body.

WHITE ISLAND


Two kilometers off the coast of Agoho, Mambajao is the Camiguin's popular sand bar. At times it is in the shape of the letter C, sometimes the letter I, depending on the ocean tide. It has the picturesque Mount Hibok-Hibok and Old Vulcan as its backdrop. It is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.

KATIBAWASAN FALLS


The 250-feet majestic beauty cascades to a rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders. Its ice-cold waters provide an ideal summer splash to locals and tourists alike. Rock picnic tables, seats and cookout facilities are available for use.

STO. NIÑO COLD SPRING


Located in Catarman, the Sto. Niño Cold Spring has a pool measuring 25 meters by 40 meters. It is 2 meters deep of cold spring water sprouting from the sandy bottom. The area has a restaurant, native cottages, picnic huts, cookout facilities and restrooms for visitors.






OLD CHURCH RUINS.

The Old Church Ruins of Camiguin is one of the oldest and unique structures in the island. Old because it was built sometime in the 16th century. Unique because it is made from coral stones. It was later turned to ruins by the 1871 Vulcan eruption.








HOW TO GET THERE?

CEBU-CAMIGUIN-CEBU

Super Shuttle Ferry is serving Cebu - Camiguin and vice-versa. It leaves Cebu City every Friday at 8:00pm at Pier 8. It will also leave Camiguin back to Cebu City every Sunday at 8:00 o'clock in the evening. (please call +63 32 345 5581 to 5583)
Cebu Pacific Air flies daily to Camiguin.

You can book your flights at: www.cebupacificair.com.

CEBU-CDO-CAMIGUIN-CDO-CEBU

Cebu-CDO Via Ferry
Cebu Ferries and Trans-Asia Ferry leaves daily for Cagayan De Oro at 7:00o'clock in the evening at Pier 4. It will arrive at Macabalan port at 7:00 I the morning, this is an overnight sea travel.

Cebu-CDO Via plane
Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines takes you to Cagayan De Oro Airport daily, and back to Cebu every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

CDO-Camiguin via Fast Craft
From Cagayan de Oro you can take a jeep or a taxi to Macabalan port. The Fast Craft to Camiguin will leave at 8:30 o'clock in the morning daily. This is a two hour sea travel. It will arrive at Benoni Wharf at 10:30 am.

CDO-Camiguin via ferry
From Cagayan de Oro, you may also take a bus or van from Agora Market to Balingoan Port, this is 88kms.away or a two and a half bus ride. The Balingoan ferry bound for Camiguin makes a one-hour crossing. It will arrive at Benoni Wharf.


BOHOL-CAMIGUIN-BOHOL

VIA FERRY BOAT
SUPER SHUTTLE FERRY will leave Jagna Bohol daily at 1:00 PM and arrives Balbagon Port at 5:00 PM. It will also depart Camiguin from Balbagon Port at8:00 o'clock in the morning bound for Jagna Bohol and will arrive at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

Via Fast Craft
The fast craft will leave Jagna Bohol at 1:00 PM every Wednesday, Friday andSunday. This is a two hour sea travel arriving Benoni port at 4:00 o'clock in the afternoon. The Sea Craft will also depart Camiguin from Benoni port every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 11:00 o'clock in the morning and will arrive Jagna Bohol at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

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