18 places to discover
Ardent Hot Spring is a natural thermal spring resort located in Barangay Tagdo, Mambajao on Camiguin Island, Philippines. Situated at the foot of Mount Hibok-Hibok, it is heated geothermally by the active volcano. The spring features a series of man-made pools with warm mineral-rich water around 40°C. Developed as a public resort managed by the local government, it is one of Camiguin's most visited natural attractions for bathing and relaxation.
Binangawan Falls is a forested waterfall located in the municipality of Sagay on Camiguin Island in northern Mindanao, Philippines. Set within lush vegetation and reached by a short trek from the barangay access point, the falls features a cascade flowing into a natural basin. It is known as a quiet, nature-oriented attraction in Sagay, offering a relatively undeveloped setting compared to more visited waterfalls on the island and appealing to visitors seeking trekking and natural scenery.
Bura Soda Water Swimming Pool is a spring-fed swimming pool in Barangay Bura, Catarman, on Camiguin Island, Philippines. It is notable as one of the few soda water pools in the country, where natural spring water is naturally carbonated due to high mineral content. The pool is developed for public swimming and recreation and is a recognized local tourist attraction in northern Camiguin.
The Giant Clam Sanctuary is a community-managed marine conservation area in Barangay Cantaan, Guinsiliban, on the southeastern coast of Camiguin Island. It protects thousands of giant clams (Tridacna gigas and other Tridacna species) in shallow coastal waters. Established to restore clam populations and promote sustainable tourism, the sanctuary features an ocean nursery, guided snorkeling areas, and an interpretation center explaining clam biology and conservation efforts.
Guiob Church Ruins are the remains of a Spanish colonial coral-stone church in Barangay Bonbon, Catarman, on Camiguin Island. Destroyed during the 1871 eruption of Mt. Vulcan that buried the old town of Catarman, only thick walls, arches and parts of the bell tower remain. Set near the coast with Mt. Vulcan as a backdrop, the site is a protected heritage landmark illustrating colonial architecture and the island's volcanic history.
Katibawasan Falls is a 76-meter (250-foot) waterfall located in Barangay Upper Nangka, Mambajao on Camiguin Island, Philippines, at the foot of Mount Timpoong. Surrounded by lush forest, ferns and orchids, it features a wide curtain of water plunging into a cold, clear rock pool. One of Camiguin's most visited natural attractions, it is accessed via a concrete stairway and offers swimming, photography and nature viewing in a maintained park setting.
Katunggan Mangrove Park is a community-managed mangrove ecotourism park in Barangay Benoni, Mahinog, Camiguin, Philippines. It features a dense mangrove forest traversed by a wooden boardwalk and viewing decks. Established through local reforestation efforts, the park serves as a coastal protection and biodiversity site. It is notable for its accessible boardwalk, educational displays on mangrove ecology, and tranquil coastal scenery near Benoni Port.
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.
Mount Hibok-Hibok is an active stratovolcano and the highest peak on Camiguin Island in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, located in Yumbing, Mambajao. Rising to about 1,332 meters, it dominates the island's northwest interior. Notable for its 1948-1953 eruption that formed Mt. Vulcan and devastated nearby towns, it is now a protected natural landmark within the Timpoong and Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument, offering crater views, forested slopes, and geothermal features.
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church is the central Roman Catholic parish church of Mambajao, the capital municipality of Camiguin Province in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Located in Poblacion, it serves as the main religious center for the town. Built during the Spanish colonial period under the Augustinian Recollects and completed in the late 19th century, the church features a simple neo-classical facade and remains an active parish and recognizable landmark in Mambajao town proper.
Santo Rosario Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Poblacion, Sagay, Camiguin Province, Philippines. Built during the Spanish colonial period in 1882, it serves as the main religious center for the municipality of Sagay. The church is noted for its simple colonial architecture and historical coral stone construction and remains an active parish under the Diocese of Malaybalay.
Sto. Nino Cold Spring is a natural cold spring resort in Barangay Sto. Nino, Catarman, on the northwest side of Camiguin Island, Philippines. Fed by spring water from the slopes of Mt. Mambajao, it features a large main swimming pool and a smaller pool surrounded by trees and cottages. Maintained as a public resort by the local government, it is known for its cool, clear waters and is a popular swimming and picnic destination for locals and tourists.
The Sunken Cemetery is a historic memorial off the coast of Barangay Bonbon in Catarman, Camiguin, marked by a large white cross standing in the sea. The cemetery was submerged following the 1871 eruption of Mount Vulcan which sank the town of Catarman and its burial ground. Today the cross serves as a memorial to those buried there and is a well-known landmark visited by boat, with views of the coastline and Mount Vulcan.
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.
Tongatok Viewdeck is a roadside scenic viewpoint in Barangay Hubangon, Mahinog on the eastern coast of Camiguin Island. Situated along the Camiguin Circumferential Road on an elevated curve, it offers panoramic views of the Bohol Sea, White Island sandbar, and Mount Hibok-Hibok. Built as a rest stop for travelers circling the island, it is notable for its wide coastal vista, photo opportunities, and accessibility as a free, open-air stop on island tours.
Tuasan Falls is a 25-meter waterfall located in Barangay Mainit, Catarman, on Camiguin Island in northern Mindanao, Philippines. Set within a forested ravine, it features a wide cascade plunging into a deep natural pool surrounded by rock formations and lush vegetation. Accessible via a concrete stairway from the roadside parking area, it is one of Camiguin's most visited natural attractions, known for swimming, photography, and its tranquil forest setting near Mount Hibok-Hibok.
The Walkway to the Old Volcano and Stations of the Cross is a Catholic pilgrimage and heritage trail in Bonbon, Catarman, Camiguin, leading up the slopes of Mt. Vulcan (the Old Volcano). Built to commemorate the 1871 eruption that destroyed the old town of Catarman, the walkway features 14 life-size Stations of the Cross statues along a steep concrete stairway through forest. It offers religious reflection, historical context, and panoramic views of the coastline and surrounding landscape.
White Island is an uninhabited white sandbar located about 1.4 kilometers off the coast of Barangay Agoho in Mambajao, Camiguin, northern Mindanao, Philippines. Shaped like a crescent and composed of fine white sand, it offers unobstructed views of Mount Hibok-Hibok and Old Vulcan. Accessible only by small outrigger boat, the island has no permanent structures or vegetation and is a popular day-trip destination for swimming, photography and sightseeing.