Lake Danao

Lake Danao is a natural freshwater lake located in San Francisco municipality on Pacijan Island, part of the Camotes Islands in Cebu Province, Philippines. It is the largest freshwater lake in Cebu and a central natural attraction of the Camotes group. Surrounded by palm trees and low hills, the lake features a developed park area with cottages, boating facilities and a viewing deck, offering a calm setting for sightseeing and recreation.

Visitors can expect a calm, guitar-shaped freshwater lake surrounded by coconut palms and greenery with a developed lakeside park. The area includes floating cottages, wooden viewing decks, and rental boats and kayaks for exploring the lake. The setting is quiet and rural, suitable for sightseeing, photography, picnicking and short boat rides, with views of the water and surrounding hills.

Lake Danao is an important natural landmark and recreational area for residents of San Francisco and the Camotes Islands, serving as a local gathering place and a focal point for community tourism development.