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Camiguin Island
Hot Spots
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13. Tangub Hot Spring
It is a volcanic hot spring not fully developed
a little beneath sea level where a pool is formed by sea stones
and corals. Water temperature shifts from cold to lukewarm to warm
then to hot as tide changes. Immerse in the warm water inside the
pool at low tide and enjoy the cold sea water merging with the hot
spring. This rare spring is situated at Naasag, Mambajao - about
12 kilometers west of the capital town; 10-20 meters offshore is
ideal for scuba diving.
14. Mt. Hibok-Hibok
Its approach is via the base of Barangay Tagdo
in Mambajao. It is a volcano 1250 meters high above sea level. Its
slopes are challenges/barriers for professional climbers as they
trek skillfully and maneuvers on loose rocks and boulders towards
the peak. At the zenith, there is a crater like lake and steam outlets
where one can have a clear panoramic view of the entire island and
the Bohol Province during sunny clear days.
15. Old Volcano
A volcano located 13 kilometers away from Mambajao
with stiff drop off measuring 7,080 meters high above sea level.
It is the landmark for PANAAD.
Mt. Vulcan |
Mt. Timpoong |
16. Mt. Ilihan
It
is located at Butay, Guinsiliban and a 3-hour climb uphill. There,
one can see bluish green ridge of mountains and majestic slopes
as he recites his Stations of the Cross, especially on Lenten Season.
One can experience a sense of relief when reaching the top with
its cool mountain breeze. Its splendid beauty is very touching.
At the pinnacle, climbers can peacefully camp and take pleasure
in unbothered world.
17. White Island
An
uninhabited white sandbar where the view of towering Mt. Hibok-Hibok
and Old Volcan reflects the grandeur the Province of Camiguin has
ever achieved. It is reached within 10 minutes through light water
transport from anywhere in Yumbing, Mambajao area.
18. Mantigue Island
The island is 4 hectares of evergreen forest, fringed
with white granule sand beaches. A fishing village is found in the
north of the island. One side of the island is a white sand beach
with coral offshore, and the other opposite side provides a deep
drop-off for snorkeling and diving. One gets there by light water
craft in 25-30 minutes from San Roque, Mahinog.
19. Jicdup Shoal (Dive Spot)
It lies approximately 2 nautical miles from the
shore of Balbagon, Mambajao. The seabed rises forming a shoal about
10 hectares in size hosting a variety of aquatic life. It is one
of the best dive spots in Camiguin Island teeming with fishes of
different species and shapes/sizes. It has excellent visibility
and is best for underwater photographs, and novice divers.
20. Burias Shoal (Dive Spot)
Slightly smaller than Jicdup, Burias is among the
favorite spot for high adventure seeking divers. It hauls the thrill
seeking divers to the shoal to see schools of jacks, tuna, mackerels
and barracudas. A verdant black coral covered bottom is also one
of its treasures. Diving here can be strong, however, the little
effort spent fining against the current is worth the excitement.
21. Taguines Lagoon
It
is a lagoon mantled by limpid water, large cliff and gently rolling
hills. The brackish water is engulfed in there by a century old
crater, ideal for boat and fishing. It is located at Benoni, Mahinog.
22. Centennial Tree
A
Pili Nut tree which is more than century old situated at Lakas,
Mambajao owned by the Corrales Family. One can marvel how the tree
survived the tests of
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