5 AMAZING CAVES YOU NEED TO VISIT WHEN IN CAMOTES
WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?
Camotes Islands is a group of islands in the Camotes Sea, Philippines. The combined area is 236.36 kilometers (146.87 mi). The island group is located east of Cebu Island, southwest of Leyte Island, and north of Bohol Island. It is 34 nautical miles (63 km; 39 mi) from Cebu City and is part of Cebu. Sometimes known as the “Lost Horizon of the south”, within recent years Camotes has seen increased visitors and tourism and a growing expatriate community. Apart from natural attractions on land, there is also a score of dive sites around the islands. – Wikipidea
Traveling to Camotes for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.
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How to Get to Poro, Camotes
✓ OPTION 1 (BY VAN/BUS)
Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.
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- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a tricycle going to PUNTA PORT. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at PUNTA PORT for Camotes. Fare is PHP 10.00 – PHP 20.00. Travel time is about 8 minutes.
- At Punta Port, ride the KGC Ferry bound to Poro, Camotes. The fare is about PHP 300.00. Travel Time is about 1hr 50mins.
- At Camotes, hail a motorcycle, tricycle, or just rent a ride for transportation to your destination.
✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS.
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- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Ormoc City. Travel Time is about 2 hours.
- At Ormoc City Terminal, walk towards Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a tricycle going to PUNTA PORT. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at PUNTA PORT for Camotes. Fare is PHP 10.00 – PHP 20.00. Travel time is about 8 minutes.
- At Punta Port, ride the KGC Ferry bound to Poro, Camotes. The fare is about PHP 300.00. Travel Time is about 1hr 50mins.
- At Camotes, hail a motorcycle, tricycle, or just rent a ride for transportation to your destination.
✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.
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- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk to Baybay Transportation Terminal.
- At the Terminal, ride a VAN/BUS to Ormoc City Terminal. Fare is about PHP 200.00 ( SGD$ 4.45, US$ 4.0, € 3.33)
- At Ormoc City Terminal, walk towards Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a tricycle going to PUNTA PORT. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at PUNTA PORT for Camotes. Fare is PHP 10.00 – PHP 20.00. Travel time is about 8 minutes.
- At Punta Port, ride the KGC Ferry bound to Poro, Camotes. The fare is about PHP 300.00. Travel Time is about 1hr 50mins.
- At Camotes, hail a motorcycle, tricycle, or just rent a ride for transportation to your destination.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN) (OCEANJET FAST CRAFT)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 1
– Travel Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
– Cebu Port: Pier 1, Cebu City
– Camotes Port: Poro, Camotes
– Advantages: Take this option if you want to arrive faster, and you live/stay near Pier 1 or SM City Cebu or you’re from Southern Cebu.
✓ OPTION 5 (BY BOAT) (JOMALIA FAST CRAFT)
Entry Point is in MACTAN WHARF of Island Central Mactan Mall
– Travel Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
– Cebu Port: MACTAN WHARF of Island Central Mactan Mall
– Camotes Port: Consuelo, Camotes
– Advantages: Take this option if you want to arrive faster, and you live/stay near Mactan.
✓ OPTION 6 (BY BOAT & PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE) (JOMALIA RORO/EXPRESS)
Entry Point is in DANAO CITY PORT
– Travel Time: 2 hours
– Cebu Port: Danao City Port
– Camotes Port: Consuelo, Camotes
– Advantages: Take this option if you want to save 50% on transportation, if you’re willing to travel or you’re from/near Danao City.
-This roro can take your car to Camotes.
- Just use the “WAZE” or “GOOGLE MAP” app to navigate your way to Danao City Port & Camotes.
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5 CAVES YOU NEED TO VISIT IN CAMOTES
1. MUST-VISIT AMAZING ISLAND CAVE
- Description: Amazing Island Cave is located in Poro, Camotes Islands. Approximately 3 mins from the Consuelo Wharf and 550 meters far from it. This is one of the 8 known caves that I have visited here in Camotes. Inside the cave, there is an amazing small island in the midst of all rolling waters. It is very serene and a good place for relaxation only when it is low tide.
- Location: San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu
- Entrance Fee: PHP 100.00 – ENTRANCE FEE (adult), PHP 75.00 – ENTRANCE FEE (senior), PHP 60.00 – ENTRANCE FEE (children)
- Operating Time: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM Daily
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2. HEAVEN CAVE IN UNDERGROUND
- Description: Approximately 17 mins from the Consuelo Wharf and 4.6 kilometers far from it. This is one of the 8 known caves that I have visited here in Camotes. Just like the other cave, you will descend a couple of stairs to actually swim in the cave.
- Location: San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu
- Entrance Fee: PHP 60.00
- Operating Time: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM Daily
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3. TIMUBO CAVE: WHERE AN IMAGE OF MAMA MARY IS FOUND
- Description: Before entering the mouth of the cave, some souvenir and food stalls will welcome you. You can buy your pasalubongs here.Upon entering the cave, you will spot a round-iron handrails that will guide you as you descend through the dimly lighted path. The concrete steps from the entrance are fairly done down to the bottom level of the inner cave. Inside you can see smaller versions of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Location: San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu
- Entrance Fee: PHP 50.00
- Operating Time: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM Daily
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4. BUKILAT CAVE: THE LARGEST CAVE IN CAMOTES
- Description: The Camotes Island group actually has eight natural caves. But, Bukilat Cave is the most prominent among these caves. The cave has seven openings with the middle one big enough to allow light to enter the cave.
- Location: Tudela, Camotes, Cebu
- Entrance Fee: PHP 20.00
- Operating Time: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM Daily
- Tips: Sometimes, they close before 5 pm since they only have natural light as the source of light inside the cave.
5. Paraiso Cave
- Description: A 5-foot deep natural freshwater pool about a size of a badminton court awaits its visitor.
- Location: San Francisco, Camotes, Cebu
- Entrance Fee: PHP 25.00
- Operating Time: 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM Daily
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TIPS, NOTES AND REMINDERS
- Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
- Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
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WHAT’S NEARBY?
✓ Aladin White Beach Resort
✓ Bakhaw Beach
✓ Borromeo Beach Resort
✓ Nagub-an Beach
✓ Nonok Beach
✓ Paraiso Cave
✓ Amazing Cave
✓ Ocean Heaven Resort
✓ Himensulan Beach
✓ Mangodlong Rock Resort
✓ Bano Beach Resort (BBR)
✓ Santiago Bay Garden Resort
✓ Santiago Public Beach
✓ Masamayor Beach House
✓ Camp Wagi
✓ Tulang Diot
✓ Timubo Cave
✓ Lake Danao
✓ San Fran Baywalk
✓ Buho Rock Resort
✓ Mabini Beach
✓ Quarry View Park
✓ Busay Falls
✓ Villa Alicia
✓ Bukilat Cave
✓ Eco Dome Archival
✓ Bukilat Cave
✓ Consuulo Wharf
✓ The Northeast67 Glamping Resort
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