Camiguin is a small island province of the Philippines off the northern coast of Mindanao. It belongs to the Northern Mindanao region. Its capital is Mambajao and it is the second-smallest province both in population and land area. Only Batanes is smaller. The island of Camiguin is in the Bohol Sea about ten kilometers north of Misamis Oriental.
Camiguin‘s “White Beach” with Mt. Hibok-hibok, an active volcano, in the background
Camiguin Island is known to the island “Born of Fire”. It has seven volcanoes and several volcanic domes. Volcanic eruptions and land movements have created this spectacular island which is full of natural wonders and historical riches.
As an island of varied ecosystem, Camiguin‘s uniqueness lies in its varied terrain, pristine natural environment and rustic setting. Camiguin is one of the Philippines’s most beautiful islands – a virtual paradise – as the island allows visitors to experience a sample of untouched beauty in its entirety.
