Discover Interesting Places in Camiguin Part 3

INTERESTING PLACES IN CAMIGUIN

The nice climate and the steep hills, the widespread evergreen forest cover that is home to a wide range of different bird species, the amazing scenery and views, and the nice cool sea breeze blowing from the ocean, will absolutely make you feel relaxed when visiting Camiguin Island in the Philippines.

You can board a ferry to reach this amazing island or use a simple pump boat that is more common to access the other small islands within, such as the white island, where you can go for sunbathing or surfing in the mild waves. You can join the locals in game fishing and catch some fresh tuna and barracuda. The locals are friendly and hospitable and they can guide you around. To go around the island, you can use motorbikes or rent a minivan with a driver to access various nice spots.

Some of the favorite tourist attractions in Camiguin Island include both cold and hot springs, the Katibawasan waterfalls with a large amount of water plunging into the stream that flows around the island. You may also find various crops such as fruits and coconuts along the way to replenish your thirst. Read More : http://www.islandsofthephilippines.com/2014/11/this-is-camiguin-island-in-the-philippines/

Giant Clams Nursery

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Nestled in a cove near Cantaan is a beautiful beach with white sand, the Kabila White Beach. This beach facing Mindanao is already a surprise. But actually, the real surprise is the Giant Clam Nursery.

It is a pleasure to observe the Giant Clams. They react to your movements and close their shells with astonishing speed. When you approach more carefully or wait a few seconds while the clam opens again, you can observe the breathing and other movements. Read More: https://www.silent-gardens.com/blog/the-giant-clams-nursery-of-cantaan-camiguin/

Jicduf Shoal

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Jicduf Shoal is one of the best diving spots in Camiguin and lies approximately two (2) nautical miles from the shore of Balbagon, Mambajao. With a wide variety of aquatic life and excellent visibility, it is a diver’s paradise, especially for underwater photographers. The shoal is about ten hectares in size. Read More: http://www.bohol-philippines.com/camiguin-beaches.html

Katibawasan Falls

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One of the tourist attractions in the Island of Camiguin is the Katibawasan Falls.

Katibawasan Falls is located at the foot of Mt. Timpoong, Barangay Upper Pandan, approximately five kilometers southeast of the Municipality of Mambajao.

According to the town folks, the waterfalls relatively measures 250 feet high down-rushing into a man-made rock pool. The bluish-green pool is surrounded by small and a few of large boulders which are natural stones from rivers, the easily grown terrestrial herb Spathoglottis Plicataground also known as the ground orchids, huge trees, and wild and giant fern beds. Read More: http://www.bestspotsph.com/2011/11/katibawasan-falls-camiguin-island.html