Camiguin

Camiguin is a small island province off the northern coast of Mindanao in the Philippines.

Understand
This island is definitely off the beaten track for travelers. However, it is a real gem and feels extremely safe compared to its neighboring islands.

Mambajao is the capital of Camiguin, and Catarman is the second largest town on the island.

The main local language is Cebuano, also called Bisaya. The native language used across the island is Kamigin, but it has been practically displaced by Cebuano and is mostly spoken only at home.

By boat

 * The island has three ferry terminals: Guinsiliban, Benoni and Balbagon.
 * From  (Misamis Oriental province) there are 10 daily Super Shuttle ferries to, 75-min travel time, departure every 1.5-2 hours, . Balingon port is a 2-hour bus ride from Cagayan de Oro . or a 3-hour bus ride from Butuan. Two operators work on this route: Super Shuttle (+63 88 387 40 34) and Philstone (+63 88 387 40 48).
 * Super Shuttle ferries from Jagna (Bohol island) to, leaving Jagna daily at 13:00 (and Balbagon in the opposite direction daily at 08:00) 4 hours, , operated by Super Shuttle Ferries (+63 88 387 40 34).

Get around

 * Rent a motorcycle, usually /day.
 * Take a jeepney around the island. Jeepney/van from Benoni to Mambajao cost.
 * Take public or hired tricycles.

Volcanoes
The island of Camiguin is part of the Northern Mindanao earthquake epicenter. It is basically volcanic in origin and is entirely made up of deposits attributed to its volcanoes.


 * Mt. Hibok-Hibok
 * Mt. Vulcan
 * Mt. Guinsiliban
 * Mt. Mambajao
 * Mt. Timpoong
 * Mt. Tres Marias
 * Mt. Uhay

The most recent eruption was Hibok-Hibok 1948-1951; it killed about 3000 and caused many people to leave the island. Mount Vulcan was created by a series of eruptions 1871-1875. None of the others have erupted in historical times.

Buy

 * PNB Bank. Aranas Street Mambajao. has a 24-hour Visa card ATM.
 * Salcedo Supermaket. Mambajao.

Eat
There is a good fire oven pizza place around Agohay Beach.
 * Jr's Corner. Mambajao.

Go next

 * Bohol
 * Butuan
 * Cagayan de Oro
 * Metro Cebu
 * Gingoog