Mantigue Island, Camiguin
Our gang taking a stroll at the shore in Mantigue
Part of our trip in Camiguin was a visit to the beautiful island of Mambajao. Though we weren’t able to visit it in the morning due to schedule conflict. We were still able to capture it’s beauty at night…
How to go to Camiguin
Mambajao Island, is located near Camiguin. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines have regular flights going to Cagayan de oro. Fare ranges from 2000 to 5000 pesos. (One way, non-promo fare)
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For our trip, we took a taxi from Cagayan de Oro Airport to take us to Balingoan, were the ferries bound to Camiguin can be found. The ferry trip is about 1 to 1.5 hours long, where it will dock at the port of Benoni. Ferry fare to Camiguin is P135.00. (October 2008)
How to go to Mantigue
From Mantigue, we stayed at Enigmata Tree House, where in the receptionist at the area arranged us with a boat going to Mambajao. Alternatively, you can find boat men in the ports of Benoni, or at Mantigue to take you there.
What to See – Tourist Spot in Camiguin
Mantigue has a very rich aquatic life. Upon going there through boat, we can already see the sea grounds near the island. There were lots of corals, fishes, and star fishes you can see from that point.
One of the aquatic life seen in Mantigue
Mantigue is perfect for diving and snorkeling, though we werent able to do that because we came there late. What we did is just stroll around the island, where in we were still able to take a look at Mantigue’s aquatic life.
Part of the weird aquatic animal we found at Mantigue is this animal called BAHAG
From Mantigue, you can still view the beautiful island of Camiguin, including Mt. Timpoong.
Camiguin, as seen from Mantigue
Fares and Fees
Ferry fare to Camiguin : P135.00
Boat Fare going to Mantigue : about P1100.00
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