Camiguin

Philippines

Camiguin is a small island province off the northern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

This island is definitely off the beaten track for travelers. However, it is a real gem and feels extremely safe compared to its neighboring islands.

Mambajao is the capital of Camiguin, and Catarman is the second largest town on the island.

The main local language is Cebuano, also called Bisaya. English and Tagalog are also widely spoken.

The island of Camiguin is part of the Northern Mindanao earthquake epicenter. It is basically volcanic in origin and is entirely made up of deposits attributed to its volcanoes.

  • Mt. Hibok-Hibok
  • Mt. Vulcan
  • Mt. Guinsiliban
  • Mt. Mambajao
  • Mt. Timpoong
  • Mt. Tres Marias
  • Mt. Uhay

Sunken Cemetery, Catarman, Camiguin

  • Sunken Cemetery, Bonbon, Catarman. The eruption of Mt. Vulcan from 1871 to 1875 buried parts of Catarman, including the town's cemetery. A large cross was built above the site of the old cemetery in 1982, as a reminder of the power of Mother Nature.
  • Guiob Church Ruins, Bonbon, Catarman (near the Sunken Cemetery. The church, built out of coral stones, was also affected by the 1871 eruption of Mt. Vulcan. A chapel has since been built within the ruins, where Mass is also held on a regular basis.
  • Sto. Rosario Church, Sagay. The church was built in 1882 using coral stones. It has undergone renovations over the years using indigenous and sustainable materials, including bamboo for the walls and columns, wood, and coconut materials. The apse is also covered with multicolored adobe stones.

Sunken Cemetery, Bonbon, Catarman. The eruption of Mt. Vulcan from 1871 to 1875 buried parts of Catarman, including the town's cemetery. A large cross was built above the site of the old cemetery in 1982, as a reminder of the power of Mother Nature.

Guiob Church Ruins, Bonbon, Catarman (near the Sunken Cemetery. The church, built out of coral stones, was also affected by the 1871 eruption of Mt. Vulcan. A chapel has since been built within the ruins, where Mass is also held on a regular basis.

Sto. Rosario Church, Sagay. The church was built in 1882 using coral stones. It has undergone renovations over the years using indigenous and sustainable materials, including bamboo for the walls and columns, wood, and coconut materials. The apse is also covered with multicolored adobe stones.

  • Arden Hot Springs. Make a nighttime visit to these hot springs. It is the perfect time for a warm soak or swim. Drinks are served at the resort. .
  • Katibawasan Falls. A waterfall at 50 m. There are a few picnic benches and the water is cold and refreshing. A must-see!
  • Mantigue Island. An islet with beautiful white sand and crystal clear waters off the coast of Maninog.
  • Fiesta. Talk to the locals and see if there is a fiesta happening on the island. It is a must-do!

Arden Hot Springs. Make a nighttime visit to these hot springs. It is the perfect time for a warm soak or swim. Drinks are served at the resort. .

Katibawasan Falls. A waterfall at 50 m. There are a few picnic benches and the water is cold and refreshing. A must-see!

Mantigue Island. An islet with beautiful white sand and crystal clear waters off the coast of Maninog.

Fiesta. Talk to the locals and see if there is a fiesta happening on the island. It is a must-do!

  • PNB Bank. Aranas Street Mambajao. has a 24-hour Visa card ATM.
  • Salcedo Supermaket. Mambajao.
  • Gaisano Mall, P Reys Street, Mambajao. 09:00-20:00. The first big mall on Camiguin, has a large supermarket.

PNB Bank. Aranas Street Mambajao. has a 24-hour Visa card ATM.

Salcedo Supermaket. Mambajao.

Gaisano Mall, P Reys Street, Mambajao. 09:00-20:00. The first big mall on Camiguin, has a large supermarket.

There is a good fire oven pizza place around Agohay Beach.

  • J R fastfoods. Mambajao.
  • Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Mambajao.
  • Island Grill & Seafoods House. Mambajao.

J R fastfoods. Mambajao.

Rooftop Bar & Restaurant. Mambajao.

Island Grill & Seafoods House. Mambajao.