By Geneve Joyce Lungay
Layout by Glenice Marie Manalang
Are you tired of your usual vacation spot? Want to go somewhere where you can truly relax and
get away from the hustle of the city life? Then pack up your clothes now and fly to this pear-shaped island of
Camiguin. Surrounded by clear blue waters, pristine sand, and enchanting green forest, this little island will
offer big things for a travel junkie! From diving to zip-lining,rom church hopping to mountain hopping, we
will tell you how you can spend an amazing 5 days vacation in this little paradise. Discover the beauty that lies
hidden on the Island Born out of Fire.
DAY 1 - What the land offers
A first time traveller in the island doesn’t
know but Camiguin Island is not just about the
water but also about the land, an ideal place to
have a flashback into the Spanish Colonial era by
visiting Old Spanish Churches located in the island.
-San Rosario Church
-Walkway Station of the cross
-Gui-Ob Chruch Ruins
DAY 2 - In-land water experience
Have a dip in Camiguin Island’s hot spring,
cold spring, and beautiful falls. Head first to the
Ardent Hot Spring to jumpstart another day of
fun and exciting travel. Ardent Hot Spring is very
famous to many tourists who want to rejuvenate
their mind and body with the water reaching 40c
warm. It is heated naturally by the volcanic activity
of the mountain just beside the place, Mt. HibokHibok. Feel the relaxing vibe, cleansing effect and
the other awesome wonders that hot spring can
do to your skin.
DAY 3 - Island to Island
It’s time to get out of the island. There
are two little island’s in Camiguin that are much
visited by international tourists, White Island and
Mantigue Island. Before visiting,consult the locals’
first if it is safe to go there because the island
shrinks when the tide gets high and you will never
know what will happen if it gets higher. From the
location of White Island you can get to see the
island of Bohol and Leyte. There are locals who sell
drinks at the island and you can rent the resting
chairs for you to have some quiettime and relax.
DAY 4 - For the adventurous
A 3 days visit to the island is enough to get
to experience and see the beauty of it but if you
are the adventurous type,then take the 4th day
and see for yourself why Camiguin is called “The
Island Born out of Fire”. Set aside one whole day
to go climbing any of the seven volcanoes of
After your hot spring experience, chill out at Camiguin.
the waters of Santo Nino Cold Spring. Have your
lunch at their gazebos just beside the pool area.
There are also doctor fishes inside the water so
if you are tired from swimming then you can sit DAY 5 - Souvenirs
Never leave the island without getting
beside the pool and let your feet be tickled and
your dead skin be removed by their doctor fishes. some souvenirs There are many souvenir shops on
If you are still up for some in-land water experience the island and most of it can be found just beside
then it’s highly recommended for you to visit this the location of all the tourist spots in Camiguin.
next resort. Located in Bura, Catarman is Bura Soda
Pool where the crystal clear water tastes like soda If you want souvenir shirts then go to the city of
but is packed withhealth benefits you could get in Mambajao and also try the famous bread on the
island, Vjandep Pastel.
a hot spring.
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