BUHO ROCK RESORT CAMOTES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

BUHO ROCK RESORT CAMOTES: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

If you are into cliff diving, this is the perfect place for you. You can have your unlimited cliff diving or simply go on swimming under the beautiful rock formation at Buho Rock Garden and Resort, Poro, Camotes Island.

Traveling to Buho Rock Resort 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

βœ“ 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.

βœ“ 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.

βœ“ 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.

βœ“ 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.

βœ“ 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.

βœ“ 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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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Buho Rock?

Buho Rock is located in Poro, Camotes Islands. Approximately 27 mins from the Consuelo Wharf. Visitors of Camotes usually never missed this popular coral rock formation.

It is an important landmark of Poro due to its unique ship shape.

Buho rock is an abandoned resort but recently it is under the local government’s care.

ACTIVITIES

MANDATORY PICTURE OF THE COLORFUL BUHO ROCK NAME

Buho Rock Camotes Signage

Before seeing the magnificent wide ocean this place offers, the BUHO ROCK sign will greet you with a vibrant and at the same time vibrant flashes of color. Be sure to pose your hidden poses.

SWIM IN THEIR SWIMMING POOL

Buho Rock Camotes Pool

If you don’t want to swim at the crystal clear ocean, then they offer a mini pool that might serve you well.

CLIFF JUMPING

Buho Rock Camotes Jumping Spot

There are three jumping area, a 40ft high and two 18-20 ft high.

The 40ft high is for pro cliff diver. So, if you think you’re a PRO, then you might give this one a try.

CLIMB A BIT OF WINDING STAIRS

Buho Rock Camotes Rock

For you to exercise a little bit, you need to walk a steep flight of winding stairs to reach the ship-like structure.

Some visitors also enjoy not just searching the horizon from Buho’s viewing deck…

They also snorkel, swim, and even dive from that structure then swim back to the nearby shore and climb up the stairs.

Being not a private establishment, Buho Rock allows visitors to bring in their food or snacks to enjoy better the view.

SNORKEL & ENJOY THE ROCKY FEATURES OFFERED BY BUHO ROCK

Buho Rock Camotes Rock

Enjoy the view. Relax. Chill.

This is your time. The rocky features will amaze you.

Their is a ship-rock docking their.

Try to find it.

VIEW THE QUITE AND SERENE CAVE

At the very bottom of the place, their is a not-so secret cave that awaits you.

Good thing that I went down the cliff using stairs.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 1 hour – 2 hours in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

Yes! They have a little snack house with tea stall.

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How much is the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?

PHP 20.00 – ENTRANCE FEE (ADULTS)
PHP 10.00 – FOR KIDS

They have an available rooms for staying. I haven’t asked them about it.

Opening and Closing Time?

  1. DAILY:
    • 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM 
    • Please call them in advance to make sure they are open on your preferred day.
    • To avoid delay, I highly suggest that you RESERVE and ORDER IN ADVANCE particularly during WEEKEND.

Parking Space?

Available and is FREE. They have an allotted parking space.

When is the best time to visit the place?

Best time to visit is on weekdays.

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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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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without Shellwander’s notice. Should you know the updated information, please message me on Facebook

WHAT’S NEARBY?

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βœ“ Nagub-an Beach

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βœ“ Buho Rock Resort

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βœ“ Quarry View Park

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βœ“ Consuulo Wharf

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TOURISM MAP OF CAMOTES
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