Camiguin
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  • Geography
  • Climate
  • Festivals
  • Access
  • People and Language
  • Support Facilities
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    Geography
    It is located in Northern Mindanao, 714 kms. south of Manila and 90 kms. north of Cagayan de Oro City. It has five municipalities, Mambajao (capital). Catarman, Sagay, Guinsiliban and Mahinog. It is 292 square kilometers and has good paved road around the island measuring approximately 62 kms. ^ Top
     
    Climate
    Its climate is generally warm with seasonal rains on June to October. Cooler weather and still with seasonal rains from November to January. And very warm weather on February until May. ^ Top
     
    Festivals
    Lanzones Festival, held annually on the third week of October to celebrate the island's bountiful harvest of the Lanzones fruit. It is celebrated with lively street dancing, open market and nightly programs. Feast of San Juan, held annually on June 24 in honor of St. John the Baptist. It is celebrated with processions, parades and water games. It is a day spent on the beach with picnics and fun. Panaad, held annually during the Lenten season. It is a week of people walking around the island to fulfill their "Promise" of faith. It is ended by their praying at the Old Volcano's stations of the cross. ^ Top
     
    Access
    From Manila:
    Daily flights from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City with
    Philippine Airlines
    Mla-CDODailyETDETA
    5:10 am6:40 am
    10:00 am11:30 am
    1:00 pm2:30 pm
    CDO-MlaDailyETDETA
    7:40 am9:05 am
    12:20 pm1:45 pm
    3:20 pm4:45 pm
    Cebu Pacific
    Mla-CDODailyETDETA
    5:10 am6:35 am
    9:30 am10:55 pm
    CDO-MlaDailyETDETA
    7:15 am8:40 am
    11:35 am1:00 pm
    Air Philippines
    Mla-CDODailyETDETA
    11:40 am1:05 pm
    CDO-MlaDailyETDETA
    10:35 am12:00 nn
    Overnight Boats from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City with
    WG&A Shipping lines
    Mla-CDODailyETDETA
    Mon 6:45 pmWed 8:30am
    Wed 2:45 pmFri 6 am
    Fri 8:45 amSat 4:30 am
    Sun 8:45amMon 4:30 pm
    From Cagayan de Oro City:
    Airport:
    Taxi to Agora Terminal {30 min. / approx. P120. - P150.)
    Port:
    Taxi to Agora Terminal (10 min. / approx. P40. - P50.) aircon bus to Balingoan Port (2 hrs. /approx. P80. / pax)
    Special Taxi ride to Balingoan Port (1.5 hrs. / approx. P1000. - P1500. / pax)
    From Balingoan Port:
    Ferry boat to Benoni Port, Camiguin(1.2 hrs. / approx. P50. - P70. / pax)
    *NOTE: last trip 4:00pm (advice: try to catch 3:00 trip)
    Schedule: There are boats trips approx. every hour from 6am- 4 pm
    From Cebu:
    South Sea Airlines (Seair) (35 min. / approx. 1500.00 / pax)
    Cebu-Camiguin
    Fri 11 am
    Sun 12:30 pm
    Camiguin-Cebu
    Fri 11:55 pm
    Sun 1:25 pm
    Super Shuttle Ferry lines overnight boat to Balbagon Pier, Camiguin (approx. 6-8 hrs. / approx. P700. / pax)
    Cebu-Camiguin
    Fri 7 pm
    Camiguin-Cebu
    Sun 7 pm
    Benoni Port, Camiguin:
    Vans (only available when ferry docks in.) Approx. 20 min. to Mambajao / P20. - P30. / pax)
    Jeepney (approx. 30-40 min. to Mambajao / P15 - P20 / pax)
    From Camiguin Airport:
    Special ride multicab ( approx. P100. - P150.)
    Special ride vans (approx. P150. - P200.)
    *NOTE: Most resorts are only 10-15 min. away
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    People and Language
    People are generally friendly and hospitable. Cebuano/Visayan is the main dialect but a few still speak the Kinamiguin dialect. Almost all are able to speak and understand English fairly. ^ Top
     
    Support Facilities
    A digital, direct dial telephone system, electricity, cable TV and internet connection are available in the island. There are 3 national banks that provide financial services although credit card ATM's and over the counter cash advances are not available. There are only a few business establishments that can accommodate card payments. There are three government hospitals that service the 5 municipalities. ^ Top