Planning for a summer vacation away from the hustle and bustle of the crowded city you are in?
Have a summer getaway at Camotes island, Cebu!
Camotes island
is one of the tourist destinations in Cebu, Philippines where locals and foreign tourists will surely fall in love with the island.These are the following places you will love to visit in the island.
Timubo Cave
For a Php30 entrance fee, you can enjoy the relatively warm crystal clear water of the cave. It is so refreshing when you swim here after a couple of hours travelling.
Lake Danao Park
For a Php60 entrance fee, you can already enjoy
the must visit tourist destination in the island with its guitar-shaped lake, Lake Danao is one of Camotes' breathtaking and amazing sights to look into. It's a fun place to visit because you can enjoy kayaking and have your feet a spa with the school of fish in its placid water.
If you're hungry, there are food stalls in the corner.
You don't have to worry just enjoy the nice view and take photos.
Holy Crystal Cave
Aside from Timubo Cave, another cave that you can find in Camotes island is the Holy Crystal Cave. This is gradually becoming as one of the must-go-to places. There are no entrance fees but donations will do to maintain the place.
If you decide to go inside the cave, carefully follow the do's and dont's that the tour guide may give to you. The place is really a bit scary 😅😅
"Say a prayer to the inside"
"Whatever inside the cave, do not panic"
"Don't take anything inside it, the cave might take you in return"
All the creeps and I still got interested. 🏞 🚶
Bukilat Cave
Another natural cave in Camotes. A little bit history of this cave, this was used as a shelter to the people living in this island during Japanese invasion in the Philippines.
For a Php5-10 range entrance, you can now enjoy the icy-cool water of the cave.
Buho Rock
Want to enjoy cliff-diving? This place is perfect for you. This is an abandoned area but is now well-maintaned and well taken cared of by the local government of the island because this is a great place to visit.
With an entrance that only cost Php20, you will already enjoy the spectacular view and enjoy the greater activities, as what I have mentioned cliff diving and swimming. 😊😊
These are the must-to-be-visit destinations in Camotes island.
So let me invite you. Come and discover these beautiful sceneries too. 😊
TIP: You can rent a motorbike for a range of 300-400 per day. Just haggle to the owner of the motorbike to get discounts. 😊
HOW TO GET THERE
*Ride a jitney with a route to the North Bus Terminal, near SM City Cebu
*From North Bus Terminal, ride a bus going to Port of Danao
*Ride a RoRo bound to Consuelo Port, Camotes
WHERE TO STAY IN CAMOTES ISLAND
During our travel, we chose Santiago Bay Resort. They offer a very affordable room price with a convenient room to stay and facilities to used.
You may also prefer to stay at . . .
Mangodlong Rock Resort
The white-sand beach here is really inviting not just for a good stay but also for a swim.
The resort also offers affordable room rates.
BUDGET BREAKDOWN:
•fare to Cebu North Bust Terminal- Php10.00
•bus fare to Danao Port - Php110.00
•roro fare to Consuelo -Php 380.00
•fee for motobike rental - Php 350.00
•room Accommodation - Php 1,000.00
•budget for food - Php1,000.00
Note: This budget already covers 3 days and 2 nights getaway.
What are you waitin' for? Come and visit Camotes Island. 😊