Camiguin
Hot Spots
13. Tangub Hot Spring
It is a volcanic hot spring not fully developed
a little beneath sea level where a pool is formed by sea stones
and corals. Water temperature shifts from cold to lukewarm
to warm then to hot as tide changes. Immerse in the warm water
inside the pool at low tide and enjoy the cold sea water merging
with the hot spring. This rare spring is situated at Naasag,
Mambajao - about 12 kilometers west of the capital town; 10-20
meters offshore is ideal for scuba diving.
14. Mt. Hibok-Hibok
Its approach is via the base of Barangay
Tagdo in Mambajao. It is a volcano 1250 meters high above
sea level. Its slopes are challenges/barriers for professional
climbers as they trek skillfully and maneuvers on loose rocks
and boulders towards the peak. At the zenith, there is a crater
like lake and steam outlets where one can have a clear panoramic
view of the entire island and the Bohol Province during sunny
clear days.
15. Old Volcano
A volcano located 13 kilometers away from
Mambajao with stiff drop off measuring 7,080 meters high above
sea level. It is the landmark for PANAAD.
Mt. Vulcan |
Mt. Timpoong |
16. Mt. Ilihan
It
is located at Butay, Guinsiliban and a 3-hour climb uphill.
There, one can see bluish green ridge of mountains and majestic
slopes as he recites his Stations of the Cross, especially
on Lenten Season. One can experience a sense of relief when
reaching the top with its cool mountain breeze. Its splendid
beauty is very touching. At the pinnacle, climbers can peacefully
camp and take pleasure in unbothered world.
17. White Island
An
uninhabited white sandbar where the view of towering Mt. Hibok-Hibok
and Old Volcan reflects the grandeur the Province of Camiguin
has ever achieved. It is reached within 10 minutes through
light water transport from anywhere in Yumbing, Mambajao area.
18. Mantigue Island
The island is 4 hectares of evergreen forest,
fringed with white granule sand beaches. A fishing village
is found in the north of the island. One side of the island
is a white sand beach with coral offshore, and the other opposite
side provides a deep drop-off for snorkeling and diving. One
gets there by light water craft in 25-30 minutes from San
Roque, Mahinog.
19. Jicdup Shoal (Dive Spot)
It lies approximately 2 nautical miles from
the shore of Balbagon, Mambajao. The seabed rises forming
a shoal about 10 hectares in size hosting a variety of aquatic
life. It is one of the best dive spots in Camiguin Island
teeming with fishes of different species and shapes/sizes.
It has excellent visibility and is best for underwater photographs,
and novice divers.
20. Burias Shoal (Dive Spot)
Slightly smaller than Jicdup, Burias is among
the favorite spot for high adventure seeking divers. It hauls
the thrill seeking divers to the shoal to see schools of jacks,
tuna, mackerels and barracudas. A verdant black coral covered
bottom is also one of its treasures. Diving here can be strong,
however, the little effort spent fining against the current
is worth the excitement.
21. Taguines Lagoon
It
is a lagoon mantled by limpid water, large cliff and gently
rolling hills. The brackish water is engulfed in there by
a century old crater, ideal for boat and fishing. It is located
at Benoni, Mahinog.
22. Centennial Tree
A
Pili Nut tree which is more than century old situated at Lakas,
Mambajao owned by the Corrales Family. One can marvel how
the tree survived the tests of
