Mantigue Island

Mantigue Island is a small 4-hectare island and nature park located about 3.5 kilometers off Barangay San Miguel in Mahinog, Camiguin, northern Mindanao. Known for its white sandy beach, clear waters and surrounding marine sanctuary, it is managed by the local government as a protected area. The island offers swimming, snorkeling and views of Camiguin’s volcanoes and is accessible only by outrigger boat on a day-trip basis.

Visitors can expect a small oval-shaped island with a white sand beach, clear turquoise water, and a forested interior with cottages and picnic areas. The surrounding waters are a protected marine sanctuary ideal for snorkeling to see corals and tropical fish. Facilities are basic and rustic. Access is by 20-30 minute outrigger boat from San Miguel, Mahinog, with views of mainland Camiguin and Mt. Hibok-Hibok. The island is for day visits only with no overnight accommodation.

Designated as Mantigue Island Nature Park and marine sanctuary under management of the Municipality of Mahinog for conservation and sustainable tourism; long used as a fishing ground before protection

Important to local fishing communities of Mahinog and maintained as a community-managed marine protected area reflecting local conservation practices