Camiguin Island: so much to offer!

Camiguin is a small island located in northern Mindanao. We have been traveling to this volcanic paradise since 1995, and despite the fact that Camiguin has so much to offer everyone, there are only few adventurers making their way here. From Cebu you can get on a plane for 40 minutes, or catch a ferry from Jagna on Bohol, which takes around 3 and a half hours.

Our visit to Camiguin

We often visit our partner resorts to ensure that the quality is good, and check out the island so we can plan the best possible trips for you. This time, we visited Kurma Eco Beach Lodge which has one of the best locations on Camiguin, and we discovered the island – it has so much to offer!

Kurma Eco Beach Lodge

is owned by Diggi and Valerie. Diggi is German and has more than 20 years of experience with scuba diving, and Valerie studied yoga in India, however they both decided to follow a free diving course in Cebu, and today they are the only ones offering free diving courses in Camiguin.

The rooms at Kurma are cozy and clean, with a beautiful sea view and stunning sunsets. The restaurant serves amazing breakfasts, and 70% of their menu is vegetarian food. The staff is very friendly, and helpful with arranging transportation and tours. Join a free diving class, or a private yoga lesson on the beach!

The sunken cemetery

This site used to be a graveyard above the sea but because of the eruption of Mt. Vulcan in 1870, it was destroyed and its remains are found under water. The view itself from land is beautiful, and the locals are happy to help with fun pictures, but the snorkeling here is absolutely amazing! A local guide who knows his way around the reefs is mandatory because the water is shallow. The corals are colorful, there are so many fishes, and seeing the old cross and the remains from the cemetery is just incredible.

The old Spanish church ruins

Close by the sunken cemetary you can find the old Guiob Church ruins, at first it does not look like much, but after walking around, you will find more of these ancient ruins. The atmosphere here is very special.

Tuasan Falls

There are several waterfalls in Camiguin, some are more accessible than others. Tuasan falls is wide but short. The waterfall in itself is beautiful, but the road leading there is just as amazing. The cliffs around the area covered in palm trees makes the journey part of the experience.

Katibawasan Falls

Another fantastic waterfall in Camiguin is Katibawasan falls. Which is not as wide as Tuasan Falls, but much higher.

Hot spings, cold springs and waterpools

Because of the volcano, there are several hot and cold springs in Camiguin. We visited the Sto. Nino cold springs, where locals cool of in the heat. The Hibok Hibok hot springs are lovely on a cooler day, or just before sunset. And the natural water pools are great for a swim anytime during the day.

The giant clams

The giant clams sanctuary is beautifully located on the beach, with a private swimming area, opportunity to go snorkeling, and a great expo. Here you can find 6 out of the 7 species of giant clams in the Philippines, and 6 out of 9 in the world. It is also possible to book a tour that takes you to the “underwater field” where the clams are being grown.

Final thoughts on Camiguin

We are blown away by Camiguin. Despite being part of Mindanao it is one of the safest places. There is so much to discover on the island besides what is mentioned in this post. The volcanos can be hiked, the White Island, the Mantigue Island, we simply did not have enough time to see everything.

We also stopped at a museum-like café called The Beehive, to try one of their delicious macadamia nut coffees.

We would definitely recommend riding a scooter around the island, to properly see the untouched beauty and green scenery.

The locals in Camiguin are so friendly, and it is not overrun by tourists – yet!

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