CAMOTES ISLAND: Must See's!

Condense Camotes in a must-see checklist! Obviously, it’s an issue of whether you’ve got the energy & resources to check them all out in 3 days.

 

1. Beaches
1. Santiago Bay

                                                              i.      In Santiago, San Francisco (Pacijan)

2. Mangodlong Beach

                                                              i.      In Himensulan, San Francisco (Pacijan)

3. Buho Beach

                                                              i.      In Western Poblacion (Poro)

                                                             ii.      Sea-level swimming pools

4. Bakhaw (Borromeo Beach)
5. Cawit White Beach
6. Magagay-ay Beach
7. Star Beach
8. Mactang Beach

2. Bodies of Water
1. Lake Danao Park (Green Lake)

                                                              i.      “The Lovers’ Lake” due to it’s seclusion & beauty

                                                             ii.      Union, San Francisco (Pacijan)

                                                           iii.      Park Hours: 6AM-6PM; entrance fee: P10/person

                                                          iv.      Guitar-shaped or in the form of a #8, 680 hectares & known to be the largest lake in Visayas & Mindanao

                                                            v.      Situated there is the Bureau of Fisheries

                                                          vi.      Offshoot islets

1.      Snake Islet – the bigger one

2.      Crocodile Islet

                                                         vii.      Rest & Relaxation, Exploration & Recreation – boating (renting a motorized banca will cost you P500/hr), hiking, biking, fishing (freshwater fish = tilapia!), birdwatching

2. Busay Falls

                                                              i.      In General, Tudela (Poro)

3. Naukban Blue Lagoon
4. Gabi-Gabihan Spring

3. Caves – rumored to have hidden treasure, matey!
1. Bukilat Cave

                                                              i.      In McArthur, Tudela (Poro)

                                                             ii.      During the pre-war era, mass services were also held in there

                                                           iii.      Pools of water in the cave flow out into the open sea on low tide

                                                          iv.      Enchanting! Home to a number of folklore involving fairies & lost spirits

2. Timobo Cave

                                                              i.      In Sonog, San Francisco (Pacijan)

                                                             ii.      Established as the locals’ source of fresh drinking water

3. Guadalupe Cave
4. Giwanon Cave

                                                              i.      In Esperanza, San Francisco (Pajican)

4. Others
1. Church of Poro

                                                              i.      Built in 1849 by the Agustinians Friars

2. Arquis’ Viewing Deck

                                                              i.      Panoramic view of Lake Danao

3. Mount Calvary

                                                              i.      The stations of the Cross

4. Heritage House

                                                              i.      In Pilar (Ponson)

5. San Francisco Baywalk
6. Pilar Marine Sanctuary
7. Mt. Three Peaks
8. Gabaldon Building
9. Bantayan sa Hari & Kota (Balwarte)
10. San Francisco Market