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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Camiguin

The coastline of Camiguin island by Unknown Arthur/

Island Born of Fire is a perfect title for one of the most beautiful destinations in the Philippines Camiguin Island.

The remnants of its volcanic eruptions shaped it into the beauty that it is today. Camiguin is the second smallest province in the country in both population and land area after Batanes.

The island is blessed with several gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, hot springs, cold springs, and the sweetest Lanzones fruit in the Philippines.

Camiguin is home to a mysterious Sunken Cemetery which continues to fascinate travelers from all over the world.

The landscape has been declared by all Southeast Asian nations as an ASEAN Heritage Park, while traveling around Mindanao be sure to include a Camiguin tour in your itinerary.

1. The remarkable Camiguin Mountainous Island is located on the northern coast of Mindanao

Camiguin is a mountainous island in the Bohol Sea, off the northern coast of Mindanao Philippines.

Located near Macajalar and Gingoog bays the island is often considered the most beautiful of the Philippine archipelago.

Camiguin offers a very safe and peaceful getaway, it is the smallest island in Mindanao and the second smallest province in the Philippines,

The island surprisingly has a lot of tourist spots for one to enjoy, although it’s a booming tourist destination, Camiguin Island maintains its rural charm.

It is home to lush interior forest reserves, collectively known as the Mount Hibok-Hibok Protected Landscape.

2. The extraordinary Island is one of the Philippines’ most beautiful paradises open to the public

Camiguin Island by Irra Villanueva/

Camiguin is one of the Philippines’s most beautiful islands a virtual paradise as the island allows visitors to experience a sample of untouched beauty in its entirety

It has seven volcanoes and several volcanic domes. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have created this spectacular island which is full of natural wonders and historical riches.

As an island of a varied ecosystem, Camiguin’s uniqueness lies in its varied terrain, pristine natural environment, and rustic setting.

Camiguin generally has good weather with seasonal rain showers enhancing its fresh green environment.

Fine weather is guaranteed from April to June, while the coolest is from November to January.

3. The awesome volcanic Island is carpeted in lush verdant jungle burst of green

Camiguin Island, Northern Mindanao by Kleomarlo/

Camiguin Island rises out of the sea like a lost world. Brace yourself for bursts of greens, blues, and whites.

The volcanic island is carpeted in the lush verdant jungle, with peaks that soar out from turquoise waters, which are peppered with dozens of surrounding white sand-ringed islands.

The island is dotted with dozens of natural hot springs, Ardent Hot Springs is one of the island’s best, tucked in a jungle setting not far from the beach.

For a less intense hike, summit the Old Camiguin Volcano, which features the Roman Catholic Stations of the Cross. This is a leisurely day hike that will take about an hour.

Katibawasan Falls, which plummets about 229 feet into a plunge pool below, is one of the most famous falls on the island.

Katibawasan is popular for swimming and picnicking. It’s a tourist in nature, with souvenir stands and a concrete pathway.

4. The fascinating Island is open to tourists as long as you are fully vaccinated for Covid 19

Camiguin Island is open to tourists who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This means that they have received the last dose of their vaccine at least two weeks before their trip.

To reach Camiguin Island, you can either get on a flight to Camiguin Airport from Cebu or board a ferry to Benoni Wharf. Many travelers opt to board a ferry from Cagayan de Oro

Ocean Jet leaves CDO at 8:30 am and is estimated to reach Camiguin at 10 am. The fare is P900. Note that they only have one trip per day for this route.

5. The island is idyllic for many activities that one can partake in

Camiguin sunken cemetery by Nikond01/

While Camiguin Island is idyllic on its own, it is surrounded by a bevy of other epically gorgeous islands that are prime for exploring.

Mantigue Island is another offshore paradise that has all the makings of a tropical hideaway, where one can travel and explore

The awesome Island has swaying palm trees, sugary sand, and turquoise water perfect for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, kayaking, and more.

Speaking of diving and snorkeling, the Philippines is world renowned for having treasures beneath the water’s surface, and Camiguin Island is no exception.

One of the better-known attractions off the shores of Camiguin Island is its legendary sunken cemetery where tourists can snorkel around.

6. The exquisite Lanzon Festival a tourist attraction the festive is a tribute to the sweet delicacy of fruit

Lanzones Festival – Camiguin by Theglennpalacio/

The locals will tell you the best time to visit Camiguin Island is around the third week of October, when the island explodes in a burst of color as locals celebrate the Lanzones Festival.

Lanzones are a local delicacy fruit, the sweet, tangy, juicy fruit is one of the most popular products in the entire country, and some of the best can be found on Camiguin Island.

The festival pays tribute to the bounty of the fruit with a week of parades, pageants, dancing, celebrating, colorful costumes and of course all the lanzones you can eat.

7.Camiguin De Babuyanes an extraordinary stratovolcano that is forested 

Camiguin de Babuyanes is a stratovolcano that forms the southwestern end of Camiguin Island. Most of the volcano is covered by forest.

The andesitic Camiguin volcano is forested and has two prominent flank cones relatively far from the main summit vent.

Formation of the island started during the Pliocene era with an andesitic volcano, followed by the subsidiary cones of Minabel to the north and Caanoan in the eastern part of the island.

8. Camiguinons prized for their amazing cultural heritage and famous for their craftworks

Camiguinons prize their cultural heritage. This is reflected by the renewed interest in their traditional arts and crafts.

Folk dances such as Spanish Dance, Pandanggo sa Ilaw, and Tinikling, all of which are showcased during annual events such as the Lanzones Festival and a major tourist attraction.

Camiguin is also famous for its craftworks. Blessed with natural artistry and an abundance of a variety of handicraft materials.

9. The amazing Camiguin Island home is a great place to bask in the sun

There is a rooftop terrace and a garden at the amazing Camiguin Island Home. This guest house is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location.

In addition to a playground and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, all guest rooms at Camiguin Island Home have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning.

10. The famous name Camiguin is derived from the native word Kamagong a species of the ebony tree

Outrigger Camiguin Philippines by Chjab/

The name Camiguin is derived from the native word Kamagong, a species of ebony tree that thrives near Lake Mainit in the province of Surigao del Norte.

The island of Camiguin is believed to have been first inhabited by the Manobo people of Surigao del Norte.

The island is mountainous with the highest elevation reaching over 5,000 feet. It is encircled by a national road with a length of about 64 kilometers.