Travel Guide to Sunken Cemetery of Camiguin, Philippines
“I don’t want to swim and get drenched in water because of my outfit. I also want to stay dry for the whole duration of the Island Tour.”, says me. The lady ,who me and my friends approached in paying the fees for snorkeling , told me that the corals were so pretty, there are so many fishes and the cemetery is one of a kind attraction in the whole world. With my friends cheering me on and them saying, ” You were the one who chose Camiguin as our trip and then you don’t wanna swim?”, my decision changed in an instant.
Traveling to Camiguin 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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NAVIGATING AROUND CAMIGUIN
✓ By Habal-Habal or known as Motorcycle
1.For short distance ride, it will costs you around Php 10 or $0.2. For long distance ride, like camiguin white island to ardent hot spring, will costs you around Php 200 or $4.
2.Much better if you can drive it yourself. It will costs around Php 400 or $8 per day.
3.If you want to rent the motorcycle with a driver then this will costs you around Php 800 or $16 per day.
✓ By Motorela or one of the locals mode of transportation
1.There is an eastbound tricycle and a westbound tricycle which you can ride at the market or at the highway.
2.It will costs you around Php 8 or $0.2
3.It can accommodate up to 8 passengers.
✓ By Van
1.Most fares costs around Php 30 or $0.6.
2.It can accommodate up to 10-13 passengers.
3.If you want to rent tour the island using the van, it will costs you around Php 2000-2500 or $40-50 per day.
By Jeep
1.Most fares costs around Php 25 or $0.5.
2.It can accommodate up to 13-15 passengers.
3.If you want to rent tour the island using the jeep, it will costs you around Php 2000-2500 or $40-50 per day.
By Multi-Cab
1.Most fares costs around Php 30 or $0.6.
2.It can accommodate up to 8-10 passengers.
3.If you want to rent tour the island using the multi-cab, it will costs you around Php 1500-1700 or $30-34 per day.
4.You can contact our Multi-cab driver thru 0965-235-9892.
MAP TO HELP YOU LOCATE SUNKEN CEMETERY
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Pre- Travel Tips
✓ When is the best time to visit Camiguin?
✓ Travel Must Haves
When is the Best Time to Visit Camiguin?
The best months to visit the Camiguin is on February to June and October because those months have a greater chance of catching sunny days.
Travel Must-Haves
✓ Google Map App – A life-saver for me because without it, I might get lost.
✓ Google Translate – Super powerful app. Translate anything.
✓ Sunscreen – Protect yourself from sunburn or much worse – Cancer.
✓ Pocket Wifi or Sim Card – The convenient of searching anything is a go-to. Please don’t forget this baby. It is a life-saver for me though.
TRAVEL GUIDE TO SUNKEN CEMETERY
Have you ever wonder what lies beneath the sunken cemetery?
Today, the Sunken Cemetery is perhaps the most photographed attraction in the province, especially when set against a sunrise or sunset. It is the only cemetery in the world that is placed under the sea with many corals surrounding it.
NEW CEMETERY
There are two crosses found in the area. One has sunk and the other one was recently built. The white cross stands about 6 meters in height.
I have never imagine up until now (while I am writing) that the word cemetery itself is very scary. Flowers and candles are nowhere present in the vicinity.
A guide will help you reach that cross or cemetery when snorkeling. Also a boat can be rented if you do not want to be soaked in seawater.
GIANT CLAM
It did not occur to me that I will be seeing the Giant Clam while diving. I pictured that it can be easily seen without diving or getting drenched. I totally forgot about this magnificently big creature. It did not disappoint me! IT DID NOT!!!
Sadly, I did not take any picture of the giant clam because our GoPro suddenly reported that the SD card’s full. But, I assure you it is very worth your time.
P.S. Do not touch the giant clams.
CORALS AND FISHES
The lady in the paying area at the catarman pasil reef did not disappoint. From fishes, clams to corals, there are so many to see and touch.
Seeing it from the picture does not give me any goosebumps but looking it directly with my own two eyes is a different story and one that I will treasure forever and keep it deep in my memories. Plus I get to see nemo!!
OLD SUNKEN CEMETERY
The one we step into is the old and sunken cemetery. It was not easy to swim that far because there were corals everywhere and waves were present.
We did not missed this opportunity to have our picture taken with the sunken cemetery and of course with the Mount Hibok Hibok as the background.
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EXPENSES
100.00 php – Environmental fee per head (multiplied by 7)
150.00 php – Guide 1 fee
150.00 php – Guide 2 fee
50.00 php – snorkel gears per head (multiplied by 7)
1350 php or $27 per head
Note that this expenses are for 7 people. It will be less for fewer people because less people means less guides.
WHAT’S NEARBY
✓ Tres Marias Mountain
✓ Viewpoint
PHOTO DIARY
MAP TO HELP YOU LOCATE THE SUNKEN CEMETERY
Have you been to Camiguin? How was it? Go Snorkeling in Sunken Cemetery! 😀
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