Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
Camotes Islands is one of the gems of Cebu Province. The beaches of the island are nice, but they also take pride in their natural caves and beaches which are frequented by the guests.
Listed below are the top points of interest found in Camotes Islands.
Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
1. SANTIAGO BAY
Santiago Bay has a nice long stretch of white beach. A popular destination not only for the tourists but even for the locals. If you don’t want to get a hotel/resort when visiting the place, you can simply bring your tents and camp on the shoreline. I have seen several adventurers spent a night in their tents at the beach. Several Resorts at this beach offers good food that is budget-friendly.
Entrance: Free
Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
2. PARAISO CAVE
The cave is located within a resort of the same name. This attraction is relatively small and easy to visit. The cave has concrete stairs. A small natural with clear water awaits any exciting guest. I just don’t recommend for guests to patronize this offer ( also with other caves). People dipping inside the pool may urinate while swimming and it will ultimately compromise the cleanliness of the cave.
A small cafe can be found at the gate of the resort which offers simple food for the guests.
Entrance Fee: Php 25 | plus 10 if you will swim inside the cave
Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
3. TIMOBO CAVE
Timobo Cave could be the largest among the caves in Camotes. Just like any other caves in Camotes, Timobo also has concrete stairs and is well lit. A nice natural pool is found inside.
Outside the caves are some vendors selling some local delicacies.
Entrance Fee: Php 15 at Bukilat Cave | Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
4. BUKILAT CAVE
One of the most interesting caves of the 8 natural caves in Camotes Islands. Signage from the premises states that the cave was named after it’s founder, Bukilat. During World War II, the cave was used by the locals for shelter. Bukilat Cave is in McArthur, Tudela, Poro Island, Camotes, Cebu.
Entrance Fees: Php 20
Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
5. MANGODLONG BEACH RESORT
One of the places which I wanted to stay on my next visit is Mangodlong Beach. Several Resorts are found within the area, however, you can just come in for a fee and enjoy the beach. A nice restaurant can be found at the beachfront.
Resort Entrance – PHP 40
Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
6. LAKE DANAO
Lake Danao occupies around 650 hectares and considered the largest lake in Central Visayas. Interesting Several water sports activities like kayaking boating, PhPetc are available at the place. A resort is found at the place should you wish to stay for a day or more.
Entrance fee: Php 15
Camotes Islands Tourist Spots | Attractions
7. BUHO ROCK RESORT
The Buho Rock Resort is another interesting tourist attraction in Camotes Island. You need to take the concrete stairs to reach the water. Adventurous buddies can do cliff diving at Buho Rock resort.
Entrance Fee -PHP 20
8. BUSAY FALLS
After exploring the caves in Camotes Islands, you may want to try the Busay Falls in Camotes.
For foreigners, the Mactan International Airport in Cebu City is the most practical point of entry. From Mactan Airport, simply take a taxi and proceed to the Cebu North Bus Terminal, Cebu City.
From Cebu City, your route must be Cebu City to Port of Danao, then Danao Port to Camotes Island
CEBU TO PORT DANAO
By Taxi
You can take a taxi from Cebu City to Danao Port, but it will cost you much.
By Bus
From Cebu North, Bus Terminal take the Ceres bus that that will pass by or that goes to Danao port. Just ask some personnel at the terminal which bus to take.
DANAO TO CAMOTES ISLAND
Various boats are plying either to Consuelo, San Francisco, Poro or Kawit. There are boat transport services such as the Shuttle Super Ferry, Jomalia Shipping Lines and some pump boats (Ave Maria, Santo Nino de Cebu)
Fares for the boat ranges from 150 pesos to 300 pesos (one-way ticket price)
Depending on what part of Camotes islands you are heading, I just listed below several boat schedules and contact details for your guide.
JOMALIA SHIPPING LINES (DANAO, CEBU going to CONSUELO, CAMOTES)
Cebu to Camotes
05:30 AM – 07:30 AM
08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
12:00 PM – 02:00 PM CAMOTES (EXPRESS)
02:30 PM – 04:30 PM
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
09:00 PM – 11:00 PM CAMOTES (EXPRESS FRI/SAT/SUN)
Camotes to Cebu
CONSUELO, CAMOTES going to DANAO, CEBU
04:30 AM – 05:30 AM (EXPRESS SAT/SUN/MON)
05:30 AM – 07:30 AM
08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM
03:00 PM – 04:30 PM (EXPRESS)
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Telephone Numbers: +63 (32) 318-1549
Fare: Php180(non-aircon) -200(aircon)
OCEAN JET (FAST CRAFT)
PIER 1, CEBU CITY going to PORO, CAMOTES
06:00 AM – 07:30 AM
03:00 PM – 04:30 PM
PORO, CAMOTES going to PIER 1, CEBU CITY
08:00 AM – 09:30 AM
05:00 PM C – 06:30 PM
JOMALIA SHIPPING CORPORATION
S.O. Albano St., Subangdaku, Mandaue City
Telephone Number (032) 346 0421 to 23
Danao City Outlet:
Danao Port Area, Cebu
Contact numbers 0926 1346930 (Globe) and 09284066617 (Smart)
Consuelo Office (Camotes)
Jomalia Pvt., Port, Consuelo, San Francisco, Camotes
Contact Numbers (032) 318 1549/ 0939 6021738 (Smart)
Fare: Php500 (as of May 2017 they have a promo ticket of PHP 380)
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Thank you for sharing these great list of places and they are really helpful for us.
gorgeous photography! especially in the cave!
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