Camotes Island: 2019 Travel Guide

Situated in Central Visayas in the Philippines lies another marvelous island called Camotes Island. The island comprises with three major islands and one minor islet divided between four municipalities. This four capital towns are Pilar, Poro, San Francisco and Tudela.

Also known as the “Lost Horizon of the South”, this tourist destination offers travelers great beaches, natural caves, lakes and falls that will connect you to the raw beauty of nature. All of these will leave you in an awe as you go home after visiting the place.

Things To Do In Camotes Island

• Scuba diving, free-diving or snorkeling

• Attack the beaches and enjoy under the basking heat of the sun; (Santiago White Beach, Tulang Diot Island and Mangodlong Rock)

• Do the island tour which include Lake Danao, Camotes Baywalk, Busay Falls, Bukilat Cave, Paraiso Cave & Timubo Cave

I don’t have a better photo on other destinations but sure thing they are worth your time to experience it on hand. Showcasing one of the best island, Cebu could ever have.

Camotes Island Transportation

OPTION 1: JOMALIA RORO/EXPRESS

• Travel Time: 2 hours
• Danao City Port – Consuelo, Camotes
• In this option this will save you 50% on transportation

OPTION 2: JOMALIA FAST CRAFT

• Travel Time: 1 hour & 15 minutes
• Mactan Wharf of Island Central Mactan Mall – Consuelo Camotes
• This option will make you arrive faster to the island

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OPTION 3: OCEANJET FAST CRAFT

• Travel Time: 1 hour & 30 minutes
• Pier 1, Cebu City – PORO Camotes
• This option is for those who are living near Cebu City & the fastest way to arrive Camotes island
• Schedule: Pier 1 – Poro (0600 & 1500); Poro – Pier 1 (0800 & 1700)
• Fare: open air (500php/$9.76); business class (800php/$15.62)

Accomodations in Camotes Island

Each one of us has a unique preferred travel experience. When it comes to accommodation it depends on the budget that you have on the pocket. For bookings I used booking.com and agoda.com but sometimes I also check on Airbnb and I compare on where to get a good deal to book and stay. The following are the accommodations that you can choose from (expensive to cheapest):

• Aladin White Beach Resort
• Aizawa Beach Resort
• Bano Beach Resort
• Camotes Flying Fish Resort
• Coco Grove Nature Resort
• Mangodlong Paradise Beach Resort
• Masamayor’s Beach House & Resort
• Moabog Reef & Resort
• My Little Island Hotel
• Santiago Bay Garden & Resort
• Swisslagoon Hotel & Nipa Hut

• Aliyanarah Garden Lodge
• Camotes Seaview Pension House
• Dory’s Homestay Camotes
• Heritage Inn
• Mahaba Ocean View Bed-&-Breakfast
• Mick and Kayes Place Bed-&-Breakfast
• RMS Traveller’s Inn
• Seaside Guesthouse
• Silence and Sunset Holiday Home
• Villa Marquez

Juander Tips & Reminders:

• Visit on summer and dry season (between November & April)
• There’s only one ATM on the island, bring more cash before heading to Camotes
• 700php/$13.67 is the half day rate on motorcycle tour
• Spat on sunscreen to protect your skin from sunburn
• Last but definitely not the least. Please observe the number one principle at all times, the “LEAVE-NO-TRACE-POLICY”.

Seeing something once is better than hearing about it a hundred times.

Lisa See