LAKE DANAO CAMOTES: WHY IT IS A MUST-VISIT SPOT IN CAMOTES?
WHAT'S IN THIS GUIDE?
LAKE DANAO CAMOTES or the LOVERS LAKE is said to be the largest lake in Cebu province. It has deep blue waters and a serene aura with its singing birds and the breeze. Several activities can be enjoyed when visiting this place such as kayaking, boating, horseback riding, among others.
Traveling to Lake Danao 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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LAKE DANAO CAMOTES
Lake Danao Camotes is one of the biggest lakes in the Philippines. It is located at Pacijan Island in a town called San Francisco. This 650-hectare lake (Wikipedia) has two islets, Crocodile and Snake. The top photo shows one of these islets.
Lake Danao Camotes is run by the local government. There are cottages for rent. There is a convenience store, swimming pool, and a mini zoo that houses mostly monkeys.
I think this Lake Danao is the most visited one here in Camotes because one can do so much activity that cannot be done in any nearby tourist spot.
What To Do at Lake Danao Park
- Sunbathing.
- Eat lunch on the lakeside.
- You can conduct your Training and Seminar-Workshops here. Please make an arrangement with the management.
- Tour of the Lake. (Rent a kayak or a boat)
- Swimming. Just is careful when you swim in the lake because the spot may look shallow but the seaweeds may shock you and gives you a feeling of depth.
- The park can be an ideal place for family bonding, family reunions, alumni gathering, and others
- For environmentalists, the park can be an ideal place to conduct research.
- Ziplining
- Kids will enjoy the kiddie’s pool.
- Sakanaw or a cruise that will take you around the lake while eating a delicious lunch or having a drinking session.
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 30 minutes – 1 hour in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
Their convenience store offers assorted drinks and chips as well as shakes and bread.
Read More: 101 Things to Do in Cebu
How much is the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
PHP 15.00 – ENTRANCE FEE
PHP 50.00 – HORSEBACKRIDING
PHP 150.00 – PEDAL BOATING FOR 30 mins
PHP 500.00 – Sakanaw / Lake Cruise for 15persons
They have an available rooms for staying. I haven’t asked them about it.
Opening and Closing Time?
- DAILY:
- 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
- Please call them in advance to make sure they are open on your preferred day.
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.
You may also want to see 13 Best Things to Do in Ormoc, Leyte.
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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.
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Dispose of waste properly so bring a trash bag if possible.
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors.
Read More: 101 Things to Do in Cebu
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