Location: Camiguin
Top Things to do in Camiguin
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Camiguin (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Camiguin; Filipino: Lalawigan ng Camiguin) is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea, about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) off the northern coast of Mindanao. It is politically part of the Northern Mindanao Region of the country and formerly a part of Misamis Oriental province.
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1. Camiguin Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 391 reviews
The island-province of Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island in the northern tip of Mindanao. It is approximately 90 kilometers north of the City of Cagayan de Oro. It is bounded to the north by Bohol Sea, to the west by Macajalar Bay, to the southeast by Gingoog Bay and to the east by Butuan Bay.
Reviewed By mikecT7855BO
Have been to the island twice it's a great gem to see the people are friendly and helpful the d&a sea side cottages are great with good food and the coral dive resort is a great place to stay good price for the rooms and beautiful sun sets my wife and I got married at the coral dive the staff is friendly and very helpful looking forward to going back
2. White Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By sortav88 - Pagadian City, Philippines
The White Island is one of the go-to-place if you are in Camiguin. It is composed of two small white island and the water is cool and soothing. It is best to go there early in the morning as the crowd tends to grow fast. Bring small bills if you want to rent a beach umbrella (200PhP) or sample the raw (fresh) sea urchins being peddled around (3 for 100PhP) . There's no permanent structure on the island as they become completely submerged at high tide. Overall, our experience was pleasant and enjoyable. You must try it!
3. Mt Hibok-Hibok
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 6laxar - Gothenburg, Sweden
To climb this mountain you need a guide, you can be either a smaller group or one person using the same guide. The guide fee is about 1200 pesos and the entrene fee to the national park 200 pesos pp. Ask your hotel or the local tourist office and they will get you in touch with a guide. Me and my guide met at 5:30 in the morning, the trail starts on the north west side of the island. It’s in the dawn so we didn’t need torches. You can start later but it won’t be easier due to temperature. The walk was quite exhausting - walking through rain forest where it’s quite humid and warm, the ground being a bit slippery and lots of stones and branches to maneuver. And a bit steep, of course. The forest is beautiful, creating an Alice in wonderland feeling. Lots of beautiful plants to watch and your guide will tell you the names of some. At the top I was rewarded with a thick layer of clouds but it was still worth it! On the way down we had some good views. You also pass the volcano that had an eruption in the 1950s. My recommendation: bring a backpack with as less as you can but at least 2 liters of water (more if you are a big person, it’s nice with a small bottle easy to carry in the hand to drink often and one or two bigger ones to refill from), snacks, a wind jacket or dry t-shirt (it’s cold at the top and you will be wet from sweat!). But don’t bring anything unnecessary. Wear shorts and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. (No real need for sun cream since it’s not much sun getting through the forest). Allow your self a few hours up and a few hours down. My watch said the top is at 1288m above sea level, the hike was 5,6km each way with an elevation of 1300 meters on the way up.
4. Mantigue Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By MVickyc - Panay Island, Philippines
Mantigue Island, remains one of my favorite spots in Camiguin. It has a warm sand and crystal-blue water. This island is also perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling.
5. Katibawasan Falls
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4.0 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By rroebig - Bishop, United States
This is superb during low season! We had our own transport so not sure how easy to get here otherwise. Is a 20 peso charge to enter and 10 peso parking fee. We were all alone, never been to such an amazing waterfall! Clean cool water that me and my two year old could play in, with beautiful river and ancient forest surroundings.
6. Sto. Nino Cold Spring
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4.0 based on 148 reviews
Up in the hills past the town of Catarman, which is about 23km from Camiguin's capital Mambajao.
Reviewed By 486luket - Gingoog City, Philippines
The water here reminds me of swimming in the lakes back in California. Very cold water almost like the snow lakes I swam in when I was young.
7. Sunken Cemetery
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4.0 based on 269 reviews
The old capital of Camiguin, with its cemetery, sunk under the sea. In the following years, the sunken land and the gravestones can still be seen. when the tide is low. But in 1948 until 1953, Mount Vulcan erupted again, sinking the whole area deeper, to around twenty feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark the site that became the graves of the ancestors of the Camiguin people. It has now become the area know as the sunken cemetery.
Reviewed By mikberlya - Switzerland, null
the place was very beautiful you need to pay for the environmental fee which was ok because while you go snorkelling you can see that the corals and the fish are taking care of
8. Giant Clam Sanctuary
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4.0 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By L6265MRstevenb
We took a trip over to the clam sanctuary just expecting to snorkel a little and see some white clams maybe spending an hour or maybe 2 max then head off to another site. We stayed all day. It was such a beautiful experience, we were first shown a few clams in the concrete containers where we could get close up pics of these giant clams. Then we took the snorkel tour with the guide which lasted maybe 45 mins. He was really good at pointing out different things and seeing the giant clams of amazing colours more in their natural habitat. Afterward we spent the rest of the day on the beach there and snorkelling in the free zone where you could still see many kinds of fish in clear blue water. It was well worth the visit and don’t regret spending a whole day here.
9. Guiob Church Ruins
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4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By trickcel - Bocaue, Philippines
We are so lucky because we met a volunteer at the entrance who explained to us the history and tragedy of the town. She also explains each locations and even volunteer to become our photohraper (she took a very nice IG photos). A must visit place
10. Tuasan Falls
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4.0 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By arapatria - Philippines, null
No need to trek in order to see this majestic waterfall in Camiguin. It looks stunning up close. You can swim in its very cold water since it is tolerable. Although it is quite difficult to get down the waterfall. Nevertheless, you will definitely love visiting this place!!!! Expect the crowd since it is really a popular site in Camiguin. Actually, I first visited Tuasan Falls 4 years ago. I could still remember it was underrated before.
