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PLACES TO VISIT IN CAMIGUIN ISLAND
KenttMali Says: SUNKEN CEMETERYLocated 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 SPRINGThe local hot spa...
White Island of Camiguin - A place not to miss!
scarletf Says: White Island is a sand bar across Rocky Village, Yumbing, Mambajao. This is an activity that you should NOT miss! As the name speaks for itself, White Island is pure white sand, there are no trees that you will can shade under. The best time to go there is early in the...
scarletf Says: It would be best to rent a multicab as you can roam the whole island for a day. We had an overnight stay in Camiguin. But overnight is not enough for you to enjoy the island's beauty. The itinerary we had was the following:Day1: van costs Php 1500 - pick-up at Benoni port,...
maloutabada Says: Tabada's Homestay is in front of Paras Beach Resort. They have five rooms . Each room have cable TV, Air condition, and C.R .. They have also a family room.You can also use and borrow kitchen utensils.They also have canteen.Room Rate :2 pax - 1,000 per day4 pax - 1,200 per...
ricoamarillento Says: Camiguin is one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines, you can feel the hot water of Hibok-hibok Ardernt Spring,,,,the sparkling sand of White Island,,,, the cold water of Sto. Nino cold spring........ the nice view of sunken cemetery during sunset,,,,, the...
ricoamarillento Says: ITINERARY FOR ISLAND TOUR:** WHITE ISLAND - jump off ride a pumpboat travel 10-15 min. ** WALKWAY -** SUNKEN CEMETERY-** OLD CHURCH RUINS-** STO. NINO COLD SPRING** KATIBAWASAN FALLS** HIBOK-HIBOK ARDENT HOT SPRING***** If you plan to go Mantigue Island you add 300.00 pesos...
armandj Says: 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...
J&A Fishpen: Great food with a Great View at J&A Fishpen
05nov05 Says: J&A Fishpen is a popular place among tourists and locals alike. If you order the fish you would like to have from the menu, they will instantly catch them from the pond there. Moreover, this restaurant offer a great view of Tanguines Lagoon.
Sto. Nino springs barbecue: Sto. Nino springs barbecue
madmary71 Says: Well, first off one must start eating just like the locals or filipino style. You have to eat using your hands. I enjoyed the food for you cook what you bring! My family brought marinated chicken and cooked it on the spot. Sto. Nino springs has their own restaurant but do...
KenttMali Says: From Manila, you can take direct flights of Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, or Air Philippines to Cagayan de Oro City. If you are a budget traveler like me, Cebu Pacific is a good choice for promo seats. Flying time approximately takes one hour and 20 minutes. If you will...
scarletf Says: Going to Camiguin Island from CDO, take a jeep or taxi going to Agora Bus Terminal. Take the bus going to Butuan where it will go to Balingoan Port as well. Fare from Agora Bus Terminal to Balingoan port is Php 143. From the Balingoan Bus Terminal, you can either walk going...
npamo Says: Getting around the island normally is through jeepneys, multicabs and motorela (motorcycle attached to a carriage which can carry at least 8 persons.Transportation rental costs (island tour for 8 hours):Van = P2500 good for 10-12 paxMulticab = P1500 good for 8 pax = P1800...
npamo Says: There are two ways to go to Camiguin via boat from Cagayan de Oro. First, you can take a fastcraft in CDO. However, when we were there, the fastcraft was under repair.So, we had to take the one in Balingoan Pier, the jump off point to Camiguin. In Cagayan de Oro, take a cab...
bojomacaraig Says: From Balingoan pier in Misamis Oriental you can take a barge going to Camiguin Island. Its a 1 hour and half journey...for more info you can log in my blog http://bojomacaraig.blogspot.comIn Camiguin Island you can hire a motorcycle or motorela (like tuktuk in bangkok and...
Lorac27 Says: Camiguin Island is certainly one of the best place you'll ever visit...Getting around the island would be pretty hard, but you can rent a multicab for only Php1,700 to Php2,000 (suggested rate nowadays) that's for the whole day. You can contact Manong Rael Cagisa...
Getting around Camiguin Island
cgmserrano Says: It is best to rent a multicab (a jeepney-like vehicle) to get around Camiguin island. One can hire them from PHP 1000 to 1500 (depending on how good you can haggle with the driver) for one whole day. You may directly approach multicab drivers from the port (the ones who are...
05nov05 Says: When you're going for a day tour at Camiguin Island, better to just rent a multi-cab around the area. Cost for an 8-hour tour is P1500. However, if you're just going to one place only and is near, just take a jeepney for P6.
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This is a bakery where you can buy different breads and pastries. What makes Vjandep so special?... It's famous pastel!
What to buy: No, they are not selling hotcakes... they are selling the yummiest pastel I have ever tasted. This pastel can be seen in different places but Vjandep originated from Camiguin. This is a place not to miss as well. They bake the pastel everyday as it is always sold out in the afternoon. As I bought some, even if it is packed on boxes already... you can smell the bread's aroma. Nothing beats freshly baked pastel of Vjandep!
What to pay: You can buy a piece for Php 6 for you to try it first. But you can buy cheaper if you will buy it big boxes.
Updated Apr 24, 2012
Address: Plaridel St. Mambajao, Camiguin Province
Phone: +63-88-387-0049 / +63-922-893-07
Website: http://vjandep.com/
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring a lot of swim wears. You can find lots of swimming places around the island. Hot springs, cold springs and beaches. We went there on our car and you can actually go to all the springs in one day. Camiguin is a small island and you can go around it for only 2 hours on a car.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Bring a tent if you plan to go to white island...
Updated Feb 21, 2007
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If you are the adventurous type, & feel that you want to experience a "Romancing the stone" type of trek then you should hike to Tuasan Falls. It's a jungle alright but not too dense (see pics attached). Upon seeing Katibawasan Falls, I was not too thrilled about it. It feels too convenient & not too enthusiastic about it. Hence, I requested a trip to Tuasan with my cousins and they obliged. You must at least reserve 1 -day for this trip. We left at 9am, we were on the dirt road for almost 1 hour (ouch my bottom) by motorbike or mo-ped. Then we left the bikes upon seeing the entrance to the jungle (trust me on this, NO ONE will take your bike! I was paranoid that some locals will take it, but surprisingly no one touched it.)
Then we trekked through the jungle for another hour, please-oh-please wear proper sandals or trek shoes. I was only wearing thongs, & I don't know what bit me but they are the worst than a mosquito bite. I was only wearing my shorts and shirt & wil insects must've known I'm not a local for I was the only one biten. There's a lot of hiking and there is a so-called ladder made of coconut tree which you have to use to descend down a cliff! I was freakin out & my cousins are watching my every step for we don't need someone like me (foreigner) to fall on my ass! One of them challenged me to think "Fear Factor" that I was a contestant- that got my adrenaline going, whew! But in the end it's all worth it. Once you get there I was very impressed by the untamed beuaty of Tuasan. I was also told that one foolish tourist (German) plunged to his death upon leaping from the top of the falls. He got stuck in the bottom- the only casualty of Tuasan. My cousins & I had beer and picnic at the banks of the Falls, it felt like we own the whole place for there was only us immersing in the cool waters of the falls.
Written Apr 16, 2007
My first trip to Camiguin Island
I was born in Camiguin in 1971, unfortunately I did not grow up there for my parents are originally from Iloilo City although my parents went there for an extended honeymoon turned to + 9 months stay...
Camiguin is the smallest province in Northern Mindanao. The island province is composed of five towns. Namely, Catarman ,Guinsiliban, Mahinog, Sagay and Mambajao. Mambajao is the capital town. It is...
I was around 10 years old when I first went to Camiguin. Tita Edna, my mom's friend from work, a Camiguin native, was very generous to invite us to a week-long stay in the island, all expenses paid!...
Our day started at 6am, April 5. It was also our 17th month anniversary. Joal and I were so excited to go to White Island, which can be viewed from our resort. It would just take 10-15 minute boat...
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