Located at the northern part of Mindanao, Camiguin Island is the second smallest province in the Philippines just next to the Batanes group of islands. Geographically it is located north off the coast of Misamis Oriental. Politically the island province has 58 barangays and belongs to Region 10 along with Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.

The people of Camiguin are known locally as “Camiguingnon,” and much like the rest of the Filipinos came from Malay stock. The main dialects spoken in the island are Visayan and Hiligaynon. Most of the locals also know how to speak English.

The main livelihood in the island is agriculture, with abaca, rice, mangoes, lanzones and fruit trees as the main crops. With the burgeoning tourist scene in the island, an increasing number of locals earn their living through tourism directly or in part.
Camiguin island may just be a spec in the southern part of the Philippines but to travelers it is a gem waiting to be discovered with the myriad of sights and activities it offers.

Much like the rest of the Philippines, the culture of Camiguin was influenced by Spanish and American colonizers. Vestiges of the colonial era can be found through the churches and the ancestral homes all over Camiguin. One of the notable Spanish era churches is the Santo Rosario church in Sagay built in 1882. Other religious sites are the Baylao church and the ruins of San Roque church in barangay bonbon.

The beaches of the Philippines are among the best in the world ---and Camiguin's beaches are no exception. You get to enjoy white sand, warm waters and good amount of sunlight.

Further into the seas you could snorkel and dive to your heart's content with the abundance of aquatic life around the island. Other water activities include windsurfing, para sailing, wake boarding, surfing and skim boarding.

One of the most famous spots of Camiguin is the sunken cemetery marker, a stone cross off the shores of Camiguin, which was built on top of the cemetery now submerged underwater when a volcano erupted in 1871.

Camiguin is known to have the highest density of volcanoes per square meter world, therefore the monicker “Island Born of Fire.” With its volcanic terrain, you can have a bevy of activities that are suited to anyone, from the beginner to the extreme thrill-seeker. You can ask a local company, called the Camiguin Action Geckoes, to acompany you in trekking, mountain climbing, canyoning and rappelling.

Every October, the island transforms from a sleepy coastal town into a party destination. The reason for this merrymaking is the harvest of round citrus fruit called Lanzones, that can also be found on Camiguin's provincial seal. During this festival the island's main avenue is festooned in merry buntings and decorations where the colorful annual parade is held.

Camiguin as a tourist destination has several resorts that cater to every budget. Some of the resorts are the Camiguin secret cove resort, Paras beach resort, Camiguin highland resort and the agohay beach resort.

Camiguin is reachable by boat and the usual route is from Cagayan de Oro city. Taking this route requires you catch a plane to Cagayan de Oro and from there ride a ferry to Camiguin. You can also fly directly to Camiguin from Cebu.