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.
The small propeller from Cebu to Camiguin
The tiny airport at Camuguin. No Hassles here!
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 – Located just by the water.
The friendly staff at Kurma Eco Beach Lodge at their monthly international breakfast buffet.
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 view from Kurma where you can see beautiful sunsets and walk straight to the beach.
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 colorful rooms at Kurma have comfortable beds and are equipped with air-condition.
The cozy terraces at Kurma, a perfect place to enjoy the beautiful sea view, the sunsets and a delicious cup of coffee or tea.
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 locals in Camiguin are extra friendly, they enjoy helping with fun pictures.
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.
The old Guiob Church ruins are definitely worth a visit!
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.
Welcome to Tuasan Falls!
The road leading to Tuasan Falls is almost as incredible as the waterfall itself.
Katibawasan Falls
Another fantastic waterfall in Camiguin is Katibawasan falls. Which is not as wide as Tuasan Falls, but much higher.
Katibawasan Falls is only one of the several waterfalls in Camiguin
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.
There are very few tourists at the Sto. Nino cold spring, and the locals are very friendly and curious.
The Hibok Hibok hot spring.
There are several soda water parks in Camiguin. A great place to cool down while sightseeing.
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.
The private beach and swimming area at the Giant Clams Sanctuary
6 out of the 9 giant clams species in the world can be found at the sanctuary
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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One of the beautiful sunsets that can be seen from Kurma Eco Beach Lodge.
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