camiguin island: katibawasan falls

Katibawasan Falls is one of the treasured gifts nature has blessed the island of Camiguin. The majestic falls is about 250 feet, and the water is so cold but its nice to try the water and dip down for a short swim.

really camiguin island is a treasure island, the island also boast of hot spring (arden hot spring can reach up to 39 degrees celcius) and a cold spring (sto nino cold spring). sorry i dont have a decent picture of ardent spring (meaning the pictures i have are all for parental guidance LOL)  but it is also nice to visit. this is the last of my camiguin series, hoped you liked it.

camiguin island: 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. Now it is considered to be a unique diving site.

camiguin island: gui-ob old church ruins

One of the tourist attraction in Camiguin Island is the Gui-Ob Old Church ruins. a volcanic eruption in 1871 wiped out the Spanish settlement of Catarman that was established in 1697.

The remains of an Old Spanish church, ruins of adobe walls, belfry and convent are mute witnesses to the wrath of nature. It also allows us a glimpse into the culture of Spanish-era Camiguin.

it was said that the walls of the church were made of corals, and yes it is. take a closer look.

now there is a small chapel that stood inside where the original church use to stand.

camiguin island: sea urchin

found sea urchin at the waters of white island in camiguin.  i have always thought that we should stay away from sea urchins because they can do a nasty thing with your body if you get stung by it, some even said that you'll get a very high fever should you get into contact with a sea urchin.

what nobody told me is that se urchin is also a delicacy... yeah as in food, something that you eat....

apparently this is normal in this part of the island... fresh sea urchin harvested in the rich sea bed and sold by the locals for 10 pesos only.  whack it into half and put vinegar and that's eat. eaten raw and fresh... i didnt tried it though

camiguin island: mount hibok-hibok

Mount Hibok-Hibok (also known as Catarman) is a stratovolcano on Camiguin Island. It is one of the active volcanoes in the country and part of the Pacific ring of fire. It has six hot springs (Ardent Spring, Tangob, Bugong, Tagdo, Naasag and Kiyab), three craters (Kanangkaan Crater, site of the 1948 eruption; Itum Crater, site of 1949 eruption, and Ilihan Crater, site of 1950 eruption). Adjacent to Mt. Vulcan.

camiguin island: white island

camiguin island: white island

camiguin island: going to white island

from paras beach or near cottages there are small boats you can rent to reach the white island, travel time is just about 10-15 minutes.  since camiguin beach itself isnt really suited for swimming but the hotsprings and cold springs more than up of it... but the best place for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling is at White Island (white island resides two (2) kilometers off the coast of Agoho, Mambajao is the Camiguin's popular sand bar).  An entrance fee of 20 pesos per head is asked for tourists who visit the tiny island. White island is so bare, no resort, no establishment, no nothing, but you can rent a big umbrella for shade.  white island is the best vantage point to see camiguin island, you could see mt. hibok hibok and vulcan from here as well.

camiguin island: the beach

camiguin island is really a beautiful place, they have hot and cold springs, they have falls, volcanoes, and of course the beach :)

this is where we went to go and visit the famed white beach of camiguin island, a few meters away from the resort (bahay bakasyunan) where we stayed. the last photo above is the view of paras beach resort, also a well known resort in this part of the island. tomorrow i'll post the trip to white island

camiguin island: how to get there

i'll be sharing with some photos from my recent trip in camiguin island. this will be the first post of my camiguin series, hope you'll like it.

Balingoan Port bound for Camiguin

Balingoan Port

approaching Benoni Port, Camiguin

Port Benoni - Camiguin Island main point of entry

Camiguin Island is said to be "Born of Fire" for the province has seven volcanoes, including the famous Mount Hibok-hibok. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have and continues to create this spectacular island, which is full of natural wonders and historical riches.

The island is located at the northern tip of Mindanao. The island province 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. - www.camiguin.gov.ph

How to get to Camiguin Island: 


From Manila take commercial flights to Cagayan De Oro City.  You can rent a taxi/van from the airport directly to Balingoan Port in Misamis Oriental or go to the bus terminal in Agora to reach Balingoan Port. Travel period depending on the traffic and your means of transportation is between 2 to 2 and a half hours.  Ferryboat ride from Balingoan Port to Benoni Port (the main point of entry to Camiguin Island) is about an hour.