Asia
Camiguin, Philippines
By Tonio Aboitiz
/ Gen. 4
/ Branch
Asia
Camiguin, Philippines
By Tonio Aboitiz
/ Gen. 4
/ Branch
Asia
Camiguin, Philippines
By Tonio Aboitiz
/ Gen. 4
/ Branch
Places to Stay
Nouveau Resort - Large resort; upscale and modern.
Paras Beach Resort - An old standard near White Island.
Balai sa Baibai - Boutique hotel with detached cabanas, some with plunge pools.
What to Do
Waterfalls and Springs - Head for one of the many waterfalls and springs around the island. Katibawasan Falls and Santo Nino Cold Springs are the most accessible and swimmable.
White Island and Mantigue Island - Visit White Island and Mantigue Island - small banca boats are available on arrival at the piers which service these islands.
Itum Road and ASEAN Heritage Forest - Take the Itum Road that cuts across the island and through an ASEAN Heritage Forest.
Scuba Diving with Scuba de Oro - Go scuba diving, if so inclined. For your diving needs use the outfit of Scuba de Oro - contact Amir Elazegui at +63 917 312 7872.
Museums & Historical Sites
Hibok-Hibok Volcano Observatory - Active volcano with hiking trails.
Old Church Ruins in Catarman - Historic church ruins.
Pasalubong!
Vandeep Camiguin Pastel
La Salud Turones de Mani
Seaglass Jewelry
Local Floral Honey
Packing Tips
Bring cash as ATMs are few and some establishments will not accept credit cards or online payments.
Mask and snorkel.
Water bottle.
Time.
Where to Eat
Nypa Style - Sapore - Excellent, personal Italian cuisine in a beautiful rustic garden setting.
Camiguin Beefarm Bistro - Must see eclectic driftwood bar and restaurant with onsite roasted locally grown coffee. Menu defies description. Best for lunch while seeing pools and waterfalls on the eastern side of the island. Also an excellent vantage for sunset cocktails.
Casa Roca - Filipino-Americanish menu set in a seaside hilltop property.
Guerrera - Good quality Southeast Asian cuisine, set in a seaside rice paddy property.
Pedro's - Local Camiguin and Filipino cuisine at the old pier and lighthouse near downtown Mambajao.
J&A Fishpen - Filipino cuisine and fresh seafood set in Taguines Lagoon, a volcanic caldera.
Peninsular - Familiar authentic Spanish cuisine, set in a heritage house.
La Dolce Vita - Across the airport, great for lunch. Italian; voted one of the best pizzas in the Philippines.
Paradiso - Oldest Italian restaurant on the island, set in a heritage house with a natural soda spring.
Black Mountain Cafe - Located near the apex of the Itum-trans-island highway. Great coffee in a very rustic setting with view of Hibok-Hibok volcano. Basic Filipino food.
Where to Drink
Bring a Cooler - Bring a cooler and drink all day (and night).
Bee Farm Bistro - Sunset cocktails at the Bee Farm Bistro.
Where to Shop
Pasalubong Center - Near the Airport.
Local Dishes to Try
Surol - Local chicken sinigang with coconut milk.
Homemade Ice Cream - Available in many locations.
Lanzones - When in season; generally a month or 2 plus and minus from October.
Coffee - Most of the coffee available is locally grown and roasted, usually served in a french press.
Getting Around
Camiguin Transport Cooperative - For van transport needs use the Camiguin Transport Cooperative - contact Rico Bacot +63 906 705 8831.
Other Notes
Ana Torres was born in Camiguin around 1824. Her family fled to Ormoc, Leyte after the volcanic eruption in Camiguin of 1827. Ana Torres married Gregorio Yrastorza and is therefore a grandmother of all the Aboitiz-Moraza Family. We are all connected to Camiguin Island.
Places to Stay
Nouveau Resort - Large resort; upscale and modern.
Paras Beach Resort - An old standard near White Island.
Balai sa Baibai - Boutique hotel with detached cabanas, some with plunge pools.
Where to Eat
Nypa Style - Sapore - Excellent, personal Italian cuisine in a beautiful rustic garden setting.
Camiguin Beefarm Bistro - Must see eclectic driftwood bar and restaurant with onsite roasted locally grown coffee. Menu defies description. Best for lunch while seeing pools and waterfalls on the eastern side of the island. Also an excellent vantage for sunset cocktails.
Casa Roca - Filipino-Americanish menu set in a seaside hilltop property.
Guerrera - Good quality Southeast Asian cuisine, set in a seaside rice paddy property.
Pedro's - Local Camiguin and Filipino cuisine at the old pier and lighthouse near downtown Mambajao.
J&A Fishpen - Filipino cuisine and fresh seafood set in Taguines Lagoon, a volcanic caldera.
Peninsular - Familiar authentic Spanish cuisine, set in a heritage house.
La Dolce Vita - Across the airport, great for lunch. Italian; voted one of the best pizzas in the Philippines.
Paradiso - Oldest Italian restaurant on the island, set in a heritage house with a natural soda spring.
Black Mountain Cafe - Located near the apex of the Itum-trans-island highway. Great coffee in a very rustic setting with view of Hibok-Hibok volcano. Basic Filipino food.
Where to Drink
Bring a Cooler - Bring a cooler and drink all day (and night).
Bee Farm Bistro - Sunset cocktails at the Bee Farm Bistro.
What to Do
Waterfalls and Springs - Head for one of the many waterfalls and springs around the island. Katibawasan Falls and Santo Nino Cold Springs are the most accessible and swimmable.
White Island and Mantigue Island - Visit White Island and Mantigue Island - small banca boats are available on arrival at the piers which service these islands.
Itum Road and ASEAN Heritage Forest - Take the Itum Road that cuts across the island and through an ASEAN Heritage Forest.
Scuba Diving with Scuba de Oro - Go scuba diving, if so inclined. For your diving needs use the outfit of Scuba de Oro - contact Amir Elazegui at +63 917 312 7872.
Where to Shop
Pasalubong Center - Near the Airport.
Museums & Historical Sites
Hibok-Hibok Volcano Observatory - Active volcano with hiking trails.
Old Church Ruins in Catarman - Historic church ruins.
Local Dishes to Try
Surol - Local chicken sinigang with coconut milk.
Homemade Ice Cream - Available in many locations.
Lanzones - When in season; generally a month or 2 plus and minus from October.
Coffee - Most of the coffee available is locally grown and roasted, usually served in a french press.
Pasalubong!
Vandeep Camiguin Pastel
La Salud Turones de Mani
Seaglass Jewelry
Local Floral Honey
Getting Around
Camiguin Transport Cooperative - For van transport needs use the Camiguin Transport Cooperative - contact Rico Bacot +63 906 705 8831.
Packing Tips
Bring cash as ATMs are few and some establishments will not accept credit cards or online payments.
Mask and snorkel.
Water bottle.
Time.
Other Notes
Ana Torres was born in Camiguin around 1824. Her family fled to Ormoc, Leyte after the volcanic eruption in Camiguin of 1827. Ana Torres married Gregorio Yrastorza and is therefore a grandmother of all the Aboitiz-Moraza Family. We are all connected to Camiguin Island.
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