East of Cebu Island, north of Bohol, and southwest of Leyte are the locations of the Camotes group of Islands. Many tourist love to visit this place because of its exceptional natural beauty.
Traveling to breathtaking places is one of life's most exciting experiences. Everyone likes to indulge once in a while, especially those who have devoted their entire life to their vocation. This time, we went on a trip with my family to attend our nephew's first birthday party. Even though it was an unplanned trip, we had a great time during our stay.
How Do We Get There?
Our Home for 2 days
We boarded a bus bound for Danao Port from our hometown, Northern Cebu, the location of the port where Roro Passengers traveling to Camotes can board. Jomalia Shipping is a renowned shipping company that is heading for Camotes Island. You can purchase a ticket at the ticketing office behind Sands Gateway Mall in Danao, Cebu, or book one online. At Jomalia Roro Passenger, we boarded a ship for a trip to Camotes Island. My kids were excited about their travel and had so much fun since it was their first travel with the whole family.
We rode a "tourist island tour jeepney" from the port to Santiago Bay Garden and Resort, where we stated for two days of vacation. One can also choose to ride the so-called "Habal2x" or motorcycle. Going to the resort from Consuelo takes more or less 20 minutes.
Santiago Bay Garden and Resort is the oldest resort in Santiago. It's known for lengthy shoreline, fine sand, lush vegetation, and palm trees surrounding the bay. The accommodations are ideal for a family, group of friends, or a couple. They have eateries that serve highly wholesome, delectable, and inexpensive cuisines. Additionally, their staff is accessible whenever you have a need. During our visit, we felt secure, safe, and at ease
Meet Our Common Friends
My unexpected vacation to Camotes Island surprised my friends. When they learned that we had arrived in Camotes, they were delighted. They wanted to meet us, so I invited them to my nephew's first birthday party and had dinner with them. So, they went to my sisters' place without thinking twice and brought some food and fruits for us. They were incredibly giving. We had fun there while dining, chatting, and organizing the schedule for our tour.
Places We Visited
Camotes National High School
My friends are from Camotes National High Schools, so we took a quick visit to check out their facilities to see what best practices they had implemented. We went to their schools, workshop, and vegetable garden, as well as their Sugbusog area. They introduced innovative strategies for organizing and decorating classrooms. Wisdom from friends with wonderful hearts filled our day. Our visit to their school was fruitful. Grateful beyond words to them. Their warmth certainly catches our hearts. These people must remain your true friends.
Baywalk, San Francisco, Camotes
We took a detour to Baywalk in San Francisco after visiting Camotes National High School to meet and greet our friends. Many people wish to visit the place to relax and unwind. The Bermuda grass planted on the passage’s way gives a fabulous attraction to all visitors and travelers. So, we took a shot for a while before proceeding to our next journey.
My Bukilat Cave
The largest and most well-known cave in Tudela, Camotes, is called Bukilat Cave. Due to its peculiar and distinctive natural formation, many tourists adore visiting this location. Both the stalactites and stalagmites are intricate but are not permitted to touch these. You must turn off the flash on your camera when taking images inside. It contains a sizable pond that will be filled with water during high tide and below knee-deep during low tide. The water was so inviting and refreshing that we briefly took a bath there. We may think to ourselves when we are inside that we are in a calm and peaceful place. Lastly, this cave was one of the scenes where Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's movie, Can't Help Falling in Love, was shot.
Buho Rock Beach
In Poro, Camotes lies the Buho Rock Beach Resort. Due to its naturally occurring boat-shaped rock formation, white sand, and crystal-clear seawater that you love to dive into by leaping over a cliff. It is one of the most well-known wonders of the Camotes. It is considered a landmark of Poro, Camotes, because of its unique and remarkable rock formation. But hold on, if you want to experience diving the cliff, traverse a twisting staircase to reach the ship-like structure to reach the top. Take note that going downstairs is easy compared to going upstairs. You need to hold your breath and prepare yourselves since you must exert more effort to climb than downstairs.
Lake Danao
One of the largest lakes in the Visayas and possibly even the Philippines, Lake Danao in San Francisco, is another well-known attraction on Camotes Island. Lake hopping, kayaking, ziplining, and horseback riding were just a few of the outdoor and water sports available there. While exploring the lake, my kids like to paddle their kayaks. For kids who enjoy seeing different animal types, there is a little zoo available. My kids said they had a great time at Lake Danao.
Tulang Diot
An attractive and natural islet found in San Francisco Camotes' barrio Esperanza is Tulang Diot. The islet is known for having the longest beach and the purest white sand. Many visitors want to go to the islet, enjoy island hopping, and swim in the magnificent, clear water. The finest place to stay for meals and drinks while taking in the sea breeze is in one of the native nipa cottages that resemble mushrooms. When you are swimming and need to unwind to regain strength, the floating bamboo raft is ideal for you to use while looking for nearby divers.
Mangodlong Rock Beach
Our final stop was Mangodlong Rock Beach, which is a part of the community of Mangodlong Heminsulan, San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu. The beach's distinctive rock formation distinguishes it from other beaches and connects it to the sand bar, where you can get delicious meals and beverages were prices that meet your budget. The white, fine sand makes it a pleasant area to dive in and hop alongside the shore. My kids enjoyed swimming and diving with the octopus slide. The kids once more enjoyed a little swimming on this beach.
We take another detour to the well-known road where a tree's branches and twigs meet over the middle of the road, giving it strange and unusual beauty, before returning home. We are grateful to our friends on Camotes Island for traveling with us. Only a selected few could withstand the incredible compassion they exhibited to us.
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Wow @dehai! I actually haven't visited Camotes but the Buho Rock is a place worth visiting. My parents have always been wanting to visit the this island but I feel like the place is a bit expensive compared to other places.
How much do you think would be the budget for a 2 night stay here?
If we will stay at santiago 2500 its ok but good for two if not.2k thats for food na.hehe
We can cook also at my sister's house and sleep too.
Yes,@indayclara. It's very affordable I have a lot of friends there, let's visit again. We can Stay at my sister's house there or with any of my friends if you want.
Omggggg I'm going to remember this! lol.
Thank you, everyone!
Just Whoa to that Boho Rock Beach 😲. You sure enjoyed yourself on that tour for sure. Specially with the fam, that is more perfect ☺️🥰
Yap, that's true @ruffatotmee.We enjoyed our tour even one-day travel ra gyud.
What a wonderful place ma'am @dehai. The expenses are all worth it. How I wish to get there 💕
Lets have a tour soon mam @amoreyl
What a beautiful place with beautiful models!🤗 Your family must had a great vacation time at Camotes!
Hope to visit the place again soon.😊
Yes, @callmesmile let's visit Camotes with co-teachers soon.
Wow!!! How I wish to get there too ma'am @dehai. Thank you for the pictures they are so amazing and captiviting. Nice beaches love it🥰
Thanks,@simplechalyns. Let's visit there mam! it's very affordable
What a nice trip @dehai. When I was young my sisters and brother went there in Camotes, sadly I am too young that time, they did not allow me to come with them. Hoping someday I can go there also.
Lets go @mommyjane .Lets visit together with IIS Family.
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You are welcome @dehai! It is great to see you are doing your first steps! Great work!
Wow! Such a wonderful place to visit! I hopw I could visit there soon Thanks @dehai for sharing this. GOD bless!
Thank you mam @itsmetim .
Sulit ang bakasyon sis ah hehe
Hehehe. that's true @jane1289 /Tiresome yet fulfilling.
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Wow! those are all really a great place @dehai. How I love to visit those place too but for now I just visited them through virtual walk and thanks for sharing it with us. I would love to go in that cave if given a chance. I am still single when I last visited a cave.
Oh, let's visit again @enthoughts and can bring your family. For sure they will amazed the places.
Awesome! The beautiful place, Camotes! Soon Ma'am @dehai we will visit again together with ka-hivers😁
Sure mam @jobeliever !! Lets go!!!
I heard Cebu is one of the favorite places to visit in the Philippines.
The natural charm there really spoils every tourist who has visited and makes them long to come back to visit.
The photos you share here are excellent. It is truly a trip worth the energy spent to get there.
True @justbabybee visit the Philippines soon.
What a great olace indeed!The place is so magical! I really hope that I can visit it soon ❤️
Let's visit soon..@teaherlynlyn
I have heard of the place before from a co-worker who lives there but didn't expect to be this wonderful. Thanks for the virtual tour. I have seen the reasons now to write down this place to my bucket list of my dream travels.
Sama tayo! hahahaha
Sige po, pag may ipon na at magka time, yayain kita. 😆
Hi @dehai, it is a very beautiful area, thank you for sharing your family vacation pictures.
Yes, it's nice there! hope you can visit here soon.
Camotes is very nice place, I haven't been there but I have a friend from the island and she use to post in fb. Hope to visit there this year.Thanks for sharing this!
Yes,@tzae.Come visit here soon..
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Wow! The entire place is just fascinating Maam @dehai ..
Yap [email protected] time to visit Camotes For sure you will enjoy.
For now, I should grind more an more to accumulate enough money if I really wanted to experience the breathtaking sceneries of Camotes.
Family trips are always the best. And when you get to see so many beautiful places, it's even more memorable! <3
Yap.thats true@gabrielatravels..
Hi @dehai beautiful photographs about your tour, without a doubt it is a very beautiful place, it is always rewarding to share with family in such beautiful places.
So long, have a great week.
Thank you so much sr.
Thank you for telling us about your spectacular adventure. @dehai
Welcome po mam!!
Amazing 🤩
Thabk you mam@maaterzuriel11