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TRAVEL PHILIPPINES / Camiguin, your island of imagination
« on: June 04, 2014, 06:33:24 AM »
Summer Gimik in Camiguin
Philippines has 7, 107 islands and it's hard for one to stand out. However, the small island of Camiguin manages to distinguish itself as a tourist destination.
My last hurrah for summer 2014, I’d visited Camiguin to relax and feel the power of nature. For the nth time, I still love Camiguin. The place hasn’t changed; still imposing and inviting. It is still uncorrupted by large numbers of tourists.
From Jagna port, I took the OceanJet (700 one way ticket, leaving for Cagayan de Oro City, daily at 1 p.m. via Benoni, Camiguin). From Benoni to Mambajao, Camiguin’s capital, it will take you for 30 minutes. Take a motorela and pay 60-100 pesos.
Interesting places to see:
Sto. Nino Cold Spring- You have to leave the main ring road in the village of Looc, near Catarman on the South-West side of the island. From the main road, it's about 2 km into the forest before you reach the resort area. The water is literally icy! The place has cottage and salbabida for rent. Fee: 30 pesos for adult.
Ardent Hot Spring- It is 4 km from the national highway in Agoho and Yumbing, in the mountainside of the famous Hibok - Hibok Volcano. The water comes right out of the forest with a temperature of just above 40°C. It has three pools (first pool has 40°C, second pool has 35°C and other small pools). Entrance Fee: 30 pesos
Bura Soda Spring- Located in Bura, Catarman, it is the only in the country where you can swim to a pool of soda water. beautiful park between green hills. In the background Mount Hibok-Hibok dominates the skyline.Inside the park you find a vast array of flowers and plants. The single large pool is divided into two sections by some sort of walkway, the shallow section and the deeper portion. Yes, you can drink from a real soda water fountain! Entrance Fee: 30 pesos
White Island- It is a C - shaped, huge sand bar which changes its shape and size with the season. There are no trees or anything else on White Island which could give you some shadow and protection from the sun. Visit the white island early, 5:00 am and come back at 8:00 am to avoid the hot sun at noon. The trip to White Island cost 400 per boat, not per person.
That's me wearing the Mikey Gatal Shirt
There’re no lansones fruits during May. ?
Islanders are extremely warm and friendly. It’s zero crime rate in Camiguin.
Camiguin, the island of your imagination!!
Transportation:
- Rent a motorcycle at your resort PHP 400 a day
- Rent a motorela (tricycle) PHP 800 a day
- Rent a multicab PHP 1000 to 2000, half day/day)
Where to stay:
GV Hotel in Mambajao - Tel No. : +63 88 387-1041
Pabua’s Cottages in Yumbing (near the White Island)- Tel No. : (088) 387 9033
Philippines has 7, 107 islands and it's hard for one to stand out. However, the small island of Camiguin manages to distinguish itself as a tourist destination.
My last hurrah for summer 2014, I’d visited Camiguin to relax and feel the power of nature. For the nth time, I still love Camiguin. The place hasn’t changed; still imposing and inviting. It is still uncorrupted by large numbers of tourists.
From Jagna port, I took the OceanJet (700 one way ticket, leaving for Cagayan de Oro City, daily at 1 p.m. via Benoni, Camiguin). From Benoni to Mambajao, Camiguin’s capital, it will take you for 30 minutes. Take a motorela and pay 60-100 pesos.
Interesting places to see:
Sto. Nino Cold Spring- You have to leave the main ring road in the village of Looc, near Catarman on the South-West side of the island. From the main road, it's about 2 km into the forest before you reach the resort area. The water is literally icy! The place has cottage and salbabida for rent. Fee: 30 pesos for adult.
Ardent Hot Spring- It is 4 km from the national highway in Agoho and Yumbing, in the mountainside of the famous Hibok - Hibok Volcano. The water comes right out of the forest with a temperature of just above 40°C. It has three pools (first pool has 40°C, second pool has 35°C and other small pools). Entrance Fee: 30 pesos
Bura Soda Spring- Located in Bura, Catarman, it is the only in the country where you can swim to a pool of soda water. beautiful park between green hills. In the background Mount Hibok-Hibok dominates the skyline.Inside the park you find a vast array of flowers and plants. The single large pool is divided into two sections by some sort of walkway, the shallow section and the deeper portion. Yes, you can drink from a real soda water fountain! Entrance Fee: 30 pesos
White Island- It is a C - shaped, huge sand bar which changes its shape and size with the season. There are no trees or anything else on White Island which could give you some shadow and protection from the sun. Visit the white island early, 5:00 am and come back at 8:00 am to avoid the hot sun at noon. The trip to White Island cost 400 per boat, not per person.
That's me wearing the Mikey Gatal Shirt
There’re no lansones fruits during May. ?
Islanders are extremely warm and friendly. It’s zero crime rate in Camiguin.
Camiguin, the island of your imagination!!
Transportation:
- Rent a motorcycle at your resort PHP 400 a day
- Rent a motorela (tricycle) PHP 800 a day
- Rent a multicab PHP 1000 to 2000, half day/day)
Where to stay:
GV Hotel in Mambajao - Tel No. : +63 88 387-1041
Pabua’s Cottages in Yumbing (near the White Island)- Tel No. : (088) 387 9033
