Taguines Lagoon

Taguines Lagoon is a brackish coastal lagoon located in Benoni, Mahinog on Camiguin Island, Philippines. Surrounded by mangroves and connected to the sea, it serves as a natural fishing ground and eco-tourism site. The lagoon is notable for its calm waters, mangrove ecosystem, and tranquil rural setting near Benoni Port. It offers visitors kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching opportunities while supporting local livelihoods and biodiversity conservation.

Visitors can expect a calm, shallow brackish lagoon surrounded by mangroves and nipa palms near Benoni Port. The setting is quiet and rural with still waters reflecting the surrounding vegetation. Visitors can see local fishermen, small wooden boats and kayaks on the water, mangrove-lined banks, and birdlife. Areas to explore include the lagoon shoreline, viewing spots and boat launch areas for short paddling or fishing trips.

The lagoon serves as a traditional fishing ground for the community of Benoni and Mahinog, supporting local livelihoods and small-scale aquaculture. It reflects the island's coastal fishing culture and community-based management of mangrove and brackish-water resources.