CAMIGUIN

CAMIGUIN ISLAND

The Island of Desire

Born of Fire

A province teeming with natural wonders, diverse activities, affectionate folks: nostalgic scenes and romantic aura.

Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island lying in the Bohol Sea some 54 kilometers southeast of CHocolate hills and 90 kilometers north of Cagayan de Oro airport; 120 kilometers southeast of Mactan International Airport, and 10 kilometers north of Misamis Oriental.

Composed of 5 municipalities namely: Mambajao (the capital town), Catarman, Sagay, Guinsiliban and Mahinog, Camiguin has two other attractive islets better known as White Island and Mantigue Island. Each of these has unique endowments.

They are yours to discover, capture and cherish... Welcome to Camiguin!

HOW TO GET THERE

From the Airport, proceed to the Bus Terminal located at the Agora, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, then take a bus for Balingoan, which is only 88 kms. from the city of Cagayn de Oro. At Balingoan, take a ferry bound for Camiguin Island approaching Camiguin by sea. THe travelers enters into Benoni Wharf of Mahinog, which is 17 kilometers from the capital town of Mambajao, or Guinsiliban pier, nearest to the mainland.

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VALENCIA

VALENCIA

The City of Golden Harvest

The city of Valencia is located at the heart of Mindanao. It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of Lantapan and the City of Malaybalay; in the South by the municipalities of Maramag and Quezon and in the East by the municipalities of Pangantucan and Talakag. The City comprises of 31 barangays. Barangay Poblacion, the seat of the City Government is 27 kilometers south of Malaybalay City.

POINT OF INTEREST:

LAKE APO, BARANGAY GUINOYORAN

Awarded as the cleanest inland body of water in Region 10 (1996,1997,1998,2002)in the Lake Category and entry to the National Level (1996, 1997, 1998, this Lake is perfect escape from the pressures of work and worries in life owing to its picturesque hills and mountains and its blue-green water still free from pollution. The inherent beauty of the Lake which has an area of 24 hectares and 85 feet deep strongly suggests a perfect getaway not only for the constituents of the City but for people from neighboring cities and municipalities as well. The City’s pride indeed!

Valencia has recently been declared as one of the top 9 emerging destinations in the country by the Women In Travel.

PULANGI RIVER

The Pulangi River will regain its glorious past as a recreational area ideal for fishing and boating when the “Save the Pulangi River” Program will be launched for implementation.

MOUNTAIN VIEW COLLEGE

Chosen as the City’s entry to the Regional search for Healthy School, Mountain View College proved to be not just an institution, but also a perfect place for relaxation and nature study. Endowed with natural springs, falls, mountains, good climate, scenic landscape and magnificent view.

FESTIVALS

ANLAW TA PANGLIBATUHAN, June 2

Anlaw ta Panglibatuhan (Valencia Day) was the first activity held by the City Tourism Office. It started last 2 June 2003 with a street dancing Content and ended with a float Contest on June 7. Each tribe hosted the nightly presentations to promote their culture. Celebrities were invited to enliven the occasion.

BONGGAHAN SA VALENCIA

This was started on December 2000, the first year of City Mayor Jose M. Galario Jr. as the Mayor of the City. This celebrations commenced on December 8 with a civic parade around the city participated in by the Valencianos. Nightly presentations were hostred by the different agencies and schools in the city until January 12. The City’sa Charter Day.

BORACAY

BORACAY

Despite all those tourist footprints in the sand, It still has some magic of its own.

Delicately poised between paradise and pandemonium, the internationally renowned island of Boracay is easily the best-known Philippine tourist spot. Often so crowded it's a wonder its Famous White Beach is still above sea level, little Boracay remains a glorious playground for sun worshippers. The entire island is surrounded by dive spots.

Boracay is little more than a speck off the north-western tip of Panay, but its size certainly isn't proportion to its fame. The island is about 9km long, and only 1km wide at its narrow midriff. In just 15minutes you can escape the heavily tourist White Beach on the east coast to the surprisingly quiet Bulabog Beach to the east. Wilder and windier, the east coast is a favourite for windsurfing . Also on the east coast, the Mt. Luho Deck offers a magnificent views. Just climb the stairs near the main road near Lapuz-Lapuz.

White Beach, the main boat drop -off point from Caticlan on Panay, is where the action is. Here, lazing and browsing for food, drinks and souvenirs are the main activities. Electricity has well and truly arrived on Boracay, but a torch (flashlight) is still useful for night time strolls on White Beach and elsewhere.

GETTING THERE & AWAY

Large passenger-boats stopping here use the regular shuttle services to get passengers to and from the shore.

Air- The swiftest way to Boracay from Manila is by air to Caticlan-but you won't be alone trying to book this flight during the high season. Good alternatives are the airports of Kalibo and Roxas, from where it's an easy two to four hours by road to Caticlan.

Boat- Pump boats ferry passengers between Caticlan and Boracay every 20 to 30 minutes from 6am to 6pm daily, stopping at one or more of the three boat stations on White Beach. During the south-western monsoons from June to November, the sea on the White Beach side of Boracay can get too rough for outriggers. They then tie up on the east coast,at or near Bulabog, or at Manoc-Manoc.