Camiguin
Hot Spots
Beach Site
23. Cabua-an Beach
Located at the right side of the old pier
of Mambajao. It is the nearest beach in Mambajao proper. Unique
corals are found 75 - 100 meters from the shore. Site of the
annual “San Juan sa Hibok-Hibok Festival”.
Available Transport: Jeepneys and rented vans/multicabs.
24. Agohoy Beach
7 kilometers from Mambajao proper. Located
in Barangay Agoho, Mambajao. One of the favorite sandy beaches
of the island. Native cottages, multi-purpose building and
a restaurant are also available.
Available Transport: Jeepneys and rented vans/multicabs.
Dive Site
25. Cabu-an Point (Dive Spot)
Located between Guinsiliban and Benoni Ports
of Camiguin Island lies a colorful reef, displaying gigantic
brightly colored sea fans, branching corals. The pleasant
light currents offer relax diving & fun. Cabu-an is accessible
by shore entry. Visibility in the area varies from 40 to 120
feet, and is ideal for seasoned underwater photographers and
beginners as well.
Available Transport: Pumpboat
26. Jicdup Shoal (Dive Spot)
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 all kinds and sizes and having excellent
visibility. It is good for underwater photographers and novice
divers as well.
Available Transport: Pumpboat
27. Burias Shoal (Dive Spot)
Slightly smaller than Jicdup, Burias is
among the favorite spot for high adventure seeking divers.
To see schools of jacks, tuna, mackerels and barracudas. A
lush, black coral-covered bottom is also one of its treasures.
Diving here is tricky because the current can be strong, but
the effort spent fighting against such current will be worth
the excitement.
Available Transport: Pumpboat
28. Old Volcano (Dive Site)
A unique underwater lava formation that
rises from the depths of more than 80 feet from the bottom
forming a series of pinnacles is the main attraction here.
The coral-covered molten rocks are surrounded by tropical
fishes such as anthias, clown fish damsels, and the like.
Hug jacks and napoleon wrasses occassionally patrol these
areas in search for food.
Available Transport: Pumpboat
29 Sunken Cemetery (Dive Site)
Lying 20 feet underwater in front of barrio
Bonbon, Catarman, lies the sunken cemetery, the remains of
the past volcano eruption. Coral- encrusted tombstone can
still be explored by snorkellers and scuba divers.
Available Transport: Pumpboat
Special Interest
1. Scuba Divin and Snorkelling
- Shoal and Burial Shoal
- Sunken Cemetery, Jigdup
2. Mountain Climbing
- Mount hibok hibok, Old Vulcan
- Tres Marias, Guinsiliban Peak and timpo-ong
3. Rapelling- Katibawasan Falls
4. Squid fishing tours
5. Giant Clams Ocean Nursery, Kaantaan Guisiliban