The ferry crossing (Balingoan to Benoni) is approximately 1 hour. However, depending on sea conditions, the ferry might take longer to cross the channel. During tropical storms or bad weather, ferry services are canceled.
Ferry fare per person ranges from 100 to 135 Pesos including children.
Outside Benoni Port in Camiguin, you can find passenger vans and jeepneys bound for Mambajao where there are available accommodations for your island stay. Van fare from Benoni to Mambajao is 30 pesos.
If you want to explore the island right away, there are plenty of multicab drivers in Benoni Port offering packaged day tours for P1,500-P1,700. There are also motorbikes available for rent at 500 pesos per day. There is a tourism desk inside the port compound where you may ask for directions and assistance.
Saay is a glamorous cold spring located at the foot of the Mt. Hibok-Hibok at Quipasa, Mambajao, Camiguin.
To reach the place, you can use a motorcycle but if you want more adventure you can hike. You can start hiking at Mabini street in Mambajao, Camiguin to reach the wonderful Saay Cold Spring. During your hike you can enjoy looking on the animals like the noisy cows, goats, dogs, and insects. You can smell the fragrance of the different lovely flowers along the road. You can see vines creeping on the ground. You can also glance on the amazing view of the coconut trees. During your travel you can watch the overlooking view of rice fields.
Saay cold spring has a Medium and a small pool. In the medium pool, the depth of the water is about 8ft while in the small pool the depth is about 4ft. The pool has a clean and clear water. The spring water comes from the mountain and it is very cold. Fresh and cool air is abundant in this place. You can see mountain views and a magnificent sunshine during early morning. You can also hear the chirping sound of a cricket and the tweeting sound of a bird. Old tagimib tree is also present in the spring.
There is no entrance fee to visit and enjoy the Saay cold spring although you can have a donation at any amount and it is for the improvement of the cold spring. (Source)
Eleanor Popera Jose, a true blooded Camiguingnon, was the first to commercialize Pastel on January 8, 1990 from what was left from her husband’s Christmas bonus, thus dated the beginnings of VjAndep Pastel (pronounced with a silent “j”, which stands for Virgilio Jose AND Eleanor Popera). The initial capital of P120.00 has yielded three dozens of the said buns which doubled the following day and onwards. It was just simply a hobby at first, until Ella saw a great potential in the product, thus, she continued producing Pastel up to this date.
Pastel remains an ethnic product of Region 10.
Tuasan Falls is a rugged and unspoiled waterfall on the west side of Camiguin. One can reach the fall by following the main coastal highway from Mambajao to Catarman. The falls is about 3.7 km east on a marked road. The road starts with paved and then turns to gravel. A small shop offers parking, food and guide services right before the trail leaves the road. The trail takes off to the right and makes its way down into the canyon before following the river up to the falls. The walking is fairly easy and pleasant and the trail easy to follow.
The canyon is cut through the volcanic mudflows which erode fairly easy so that the walls are quite steep and subject to frequent debris flows. The trail skirts these landslides or goes the gentle terraces between the recent debris flows. The falls themselves can be seen after about a 30 min walk. It is possible to swim in the pools surrounding the falls but one should be careful with the quick but clear water. The fall can also be reached by hiring locally available motor known as ‘ Habal-Habal ‘ (Source)
Mantigue Island (also known as Magsaysay Island) is a small 4.4-hectare island off the coast of Mahinog. Its beauty lies in the white powdery beaches, its amazing coral reefs and clear blue waters. Considered a marine sanctuary, it has been a frequent spot for diving enthusiasts. Although small, the island has a thriving community of fishermen and seaweed farmers.
Within the island is a small area for tourists to camp. There are tables available for rental and fresh seafood for grilling. You can walk around Mantigue Island’s white beaches in less than an hour.
From Mahinog, rent a “pump boat” for the Mahinog-Mantigue-Mahinog trip. The rent will cost you less than PHP 600 for 6 people. The boat will pick you up in 4 hours. If you want to extend your stay, you have to pay PHP 150.00 per hour. Also pay PHP 20.00 for Municipal & Environmental Fees.
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