It’s all about everything

Me and my friends gathered last night,5 guys and 4 ladies (including me) I can’t help laughing out loud, talking and bubbling a lot about our escapades during our college days. Actually, since we graduate we haven’t spent time each other so much. We can’t even stay longer  and we don’t have much time to talk because we are too busy in our respective work/ profession. With this, we came up a great decision that next week we will go to Camiguin Island  and we will be staying at Bahay- Bakasyunan Resort. Too Glad because next week I got a 1 week vacation leave - enough to relax and have fun with my friends- (It would be fun going with them because seldom of us gathers ..)

ABOUT CAMIGUIN ISLAND

Camiguin Island Map

Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island in the northern tip of Mindanao. It is approximately 90 kilometers north of the City of Cagayan de Oro. It is bounded to the north by Bohol Sea, to the west by Macajalar Bay, to the southeast by Gingoog Bay and to the east by Butuan Bay.It is also known as the smallest province in Northern Mindanao with a land area at 29,187 hectares . Composed of towns; Catarman, Guinsiliban, Sagay, Mahinog and Mambajao.mambajao is the Capital town in Camiguin Island. it has a seven volcanoes;the active is the Mt.Mount Hibok-Hibok and according to National Statistic office the population of people living there reach 74,232 persons - second smallest in the Philippines in terms o population.

Camiguin’s major products are coconut, cassava, banana, camote, palay, corn, fruits, coffee and vegetables.

PLACES YOU COULD VISIT

Sunken Cemetery

Located in Bonbon, Catarman a huge cross marker has been installed by the Provincial government to mark the community cemetery that sunk during the 1871 volcanic holocaust. Years ago, gravestones were visible during low tide.Today, it is an interesting diving site.

Katibawasan Falls

The 250-feet majestic beauty cascades to a rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders. Its ice-cold waters provide an ideal summer splash to locals and tourists alike. Rock picnic tables, seats and cookout facilities are available for use.

Sto. Niño Cold Spring

Located in Catarman, the Sto. Niño Cold Spring has a pool measuring 25 meters by 40 meters. It is 2 meters deep of cold spring water sprouting from the sandy bottom. The area has a restaurant, native cottages, picnic huts, cookout facilities and restrooms for visitors.

Ardent Hot Spring

The local hot spa is a natural pool of about 40 degrees centigrade springing from depths of Mount Hibok-Hibok. The Municipality of Mambajao has provided cottages, restaurant and dormitory facilities that cater to local and foreign tourists. It has picnic huts, cookout facilities and restrooms for visitors.It is ideal for night swimming, a place to rejuvenate both mind and body.

White Island

Two kilometers off the coast of Agoho, Mambajao is the Camiguin’s popular sand bar. At times it is in the shape of the letter C, sometimes the letter I, depending on the ocean tide. It has the picturesque Mount Hibok-Hibok and Old Vulcan as its backdrop. It is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.

Mt. Hibok- Hibok

The only active volcano in the island, the 1250-meter slope is a challenge even to the seasoned mountaineer, as he has to contend with loose rocks and boulders. Mount Hibok-Hibok has a crater lake at the peak and has steam outlets abound. The peak also offers a breathtaking view of the islands of Cebu, Negros and Bohol.

(there are lot of places you could go, other may not featured here but its better if you coul try to visit each town of Casmiguin Islands)

HOW TO GO THERE:

If you are in Cagayan de Oro City (Airport or pier), find a car to bring you in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental, the jump off point in Camiguin Island. You could also go to Agora market in Cagayan de oro and take a bus to Baligoan. The travel time would be 1 hour and 30mins - 2 hours. When you arrived in Balingoan you have to take a ferry boat to Camiguin Island; it is a one hour ride. the ferry boat docks at Benoni Wharf which is 30mins. away from Bahay Bakasyunan Resort. Please use the map to visit the ff. places above -(featured) or you could get someone who could accompany you to visit the place so that you will not be stranded in a place you don’t know - (the map serves as your guide)

Bahay - bakasyunan sa Camiguin

Rooms:

Well, I’m looking forward for my vacation next week..Hope you could join with us and have a splendid moment visiting this wonderful place… “Camiguin Island”