Bask in the Beauty of the Volcanic Island of Camiguin
Camiguin is located in the Bohol Sea just 10 kilometers off the northern coast of Misamis Oriental in Mindanao with a land area of only about 238 square kilometers. This tiny island was shaped by volcanic eruptions and land movements, which is why it is called as the “Island Born of Fire” and has more volcanoes than any other island in the world, seven to be exact (Hibok-Hibok, Vulcan, Mambajao, Ginsiliban, Uhay, Carling & Tibane).
Why You Should Visit
1. Katibawasan Falls
A thin stream of clear water dropping 76 meters down to a natural pool surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage where you can take a plunge on a hot day or follow hiking trails within the park
2. Ardent Hot Spring
Due to its volcanic nature, Camiguin offers plenty of hot springs, the most popular of which is Ardent Hot Spring. Take a dip in invigorating mineral pools heated by the vents of Mt. Hibok-Hibok.
Another interesting attraction is Tangub Hot Spring, submerged in the sea near the Sunken Cemetery, where water temperatures change respectively with the tides. It is also an ideal spot for scuba diving.
3. White Island Sand Bar
Access this beautiful sandbar by taking a small boat from the island of Camiguin with rugged volcanic mountains as a backdrop.
4. Sunken Cemetery & other diving sites
A trip to Camiguin will not be complete without stopping by Camiguin’s famous landmark, the Sunken Cemetery. From 1871 to 1948, successive eruptions of Mt. Vulcan led to the sinking of part of the town of Bonbon, which used to be the old capital of Camiguin, along with its cemetery 20 feet below sea level. A huge cross was built to mark the site in 1982.
5. Old Catarman Church Ruins
Along with the sunken cemetery, the church in the town of Catarman was also destroyed by successive eruptions of Mt. Vulcan. Only ruins of the old Gui-ob church and the bell tower is left of the old town.
6. Enigmata Tree House
A collection of volunteer artists created this ecolodge tree house / art gallery resort, also known as Tarzan’s Nest Resort
Mosaic of bottle caps line the walls of the library
Recycled wine bottles that give a similar effect to stained glasses at sunrise
7. Lanzones Festival
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