Camiguin is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea. It is approximately situated around 10 kilometres off the northern coast of Mindanao. It is the second-smallest province in the country in both population and land area after Batanes. The provincial capital is Mambajao, which is also the province's largest municipality in both area and population. The name Camiguin was named after the native word Kamagong which is a species of ebony tree that thrives near Lake Mainit in the province of Surigao del Norte. It is the region where the earlier inhabitants of the islands, the Manobos, migrated from Surigao. The inhabitants of Camiguin use Kamigin language as local and communication languages.

The island province has numerous Important Cultural Treasures and all cultural treasures were declared by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Among the cultural treasures are the old Mambajao Fountain, Old Mambajao Municipal Building, the façade of the Santo Rosario Church in Sagay town, and 14 heritage and ancestral houses.

Airports in Camiguin Mambajao

1. Camiguin Airport

Camiguin Airport is an airport serving the general area of Mambajao located in the province of Camiguin in the Philippines. The airport is classified as a Class 2 principal (minor domestic) airport by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, a body of the Department of Transportation and Communications that is responsible for the operations of not only this airport but also of all other airports in the Philippines except the major international airports. The main airline that serves the flight route is Cebu Pacific.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Camiguin Mambajao?

Camiguin has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather throughout the year. The warmest weather to visit Camiguin is during the hottest months are April, May, and then June. Visitors also usually come during the annual Lanzones Festival whereby it is held in the third week of October. Lanzones or buahan is a small grape-sized tropical fruit grown all over the island. It is a colourful festival event and Lanzones grown in Camiguin is considered to be the sweetest and gives unique flavour due to the richness of the volcanic soil.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Camiguin Mambajao?

1. Hot Spring -About 6 kilometres southwest of Mambajao, Esperanza hot spring is one of the popular attractions at the island province. The vents of Hibok-hibok heat the hot spring and mostly packed with visitors during night time. There are different levels and different temperatures according to preferences. Besides that, Tangub Hot Spring is located around 12 kilometres west of Mambajao. It is a volcanic hot spring below the sea bed with water temperatures running from cold to lukewarm to hot depending on the tides.

2. Mantigue and White Island -Located about 3 kilometers offshore from Mahinog, Mantigue island has a 4-hectare forest with white sand beaches and corals as well as a deep drop off for snorkeling and diving. This island is located nearby White Island. The island can be accessed by boat which costs around 300 pesos. This island also gives a pleasant view of Mt. Hibok-Hibok which blends with the sea’s crystal clear waters and the island’s fine white sands. If you want to stay longer at White Island, you must make sure to bring some food and drinks because the only food you can buy here is urchins with vinegar.

3. Katibawasan Falls -Katibawasan Falls is an amazing attraction located about 5 kilometers southeast of Mambajao hidden inside a dense forest full of large vines and trees. It is a clear stream of water dropping 70 meters down into a rock pool with gorgeous tropical foliage framing this beautiful waterfall. The water gets deeper as you get close to the falls. Katibasawan Falls used to be much wider, but a strong typhoon caused several solid rocks to fall on it and shortened its size.